I embrace creativity. I use pedagogical documentation to make learning visible. I infuse Indigenous perspectives into our learning. All students can succeed!
As we reflect on how in the name of education crimes were committed. I challenge everyone to not call them ‘schools’ but institutions with a dark purpose. Bring the TRC calls to action honour The Two Row Wampum. FNMI children and families need first world conditions to heal.
Many are taking today to reflect on the meaning of Canada Day. @OISELibrary has compiled a list of 50 freely accessible resources on Truth and Reconciliation. Resources include online courses, podcasts
& videos, all largely created by Indigenous creators. https://t.co/th7BHGBDCQ
.@COPAONLINE has created beautiful stories that are available in English, French & 7 Indigenous languages: Cree, Inuktitut, Michif, Mohawk, Oji-Cree, Ojibwe and Oneida. They include gentle messages of listening, kindness, caring, compassion & courage. https://t.co/yugL3wzPQS
I love that you bought yourself flowers! Widening the perspective of Mother’s Day to include Special Women in our lives is so important! Last week’s provocation for my grade 1 and 2’s “Aunts and / or Moms are Special Because…”
Start a discussion about sensory play...here is a great link. During these stressful times every human being needs to play! https://t.co/AqrXM8vv8j Why are so many people making bread right now? Sensory play is essential for brain development!
It's STILL not too late to register for our webinar starting in 15 minutes. Join us to learn how you can support students to build their skills so they are able to use #AssistiveTech independently.
Register now at: https://t.co/YBWHPYq9rI
@MuirheadPS Thank you the BeeKeeping event! My class asked so many amazing questions about bees! I send out a shared Google Doc where they wrote their questions-building knowledge together. They have been watching from home! A great way to provide a virtual field trip! @EBTSOYP
Check out our NEW Métis choice boards! They are designed for students in gr. 3-6.
Métis Sash https://t.co/EgM1EdKtkJ
Métis Music https://t.co/Ixpqc0Bjyk
Métis Jigging https://t.co/DWzRZ9qheo
Let us know if you and your students give them a try!
Even a small amount of hand sanitizer can cause alcohol poisoning in children. Keep it out of their reach, and learn more about its safe use by children here: https://t.co/gnuYHamMoO #ChildHealth#HomeSafety@geertwtjong 2/2
#HappyTeacherAppreciationWeek!🍎✏️In honour of all our teachers, we are sharing a special #OISEalumni MA-CSE story each day this week. Today, meet Ms. Raadiyah Nazeem, MA-CSE (2013), who walks us through her journey to the MA-CSE program and more! https://t.co/7plV36U1W7
We are excited to share a learning board to help students and educators learn more about the Métis sash. Stay tuned for more learning boards about Métis culture. https://t.co/EgM1EdKtkJ
May is Get Outside Month at the TDSB. While we’re all doing our part to stay home and practice physical distancing, there are still some activities students and families can safely do during Get Outside Month. https://t.co/kZDtAzxwiM
Introducing a new but long anticipated PZ resource! The Thinking Routines Toolbox - a collection of more than 65 PZ Thinking Routines all accessible in one common place. Here's to #thinking and #learning! https://t.co/dzIEUUhxHm #Learningathome#distancelearning#education
My condolences to the family, friends and bandmates of Neil Peart of the legendary band Rush - all of the members of which I was pleased to present with the Key to the City. As a member of one of our most iconic bands, Neil will be very much missed.
Will a computer be able to guide youth, give them hope and see the best in a student? Bigger classes?...#NoCutsToEducation@ETFOeducators The work we do inspires, makes a difference and builds relationship = success. One drop many ripples. What if the drop is a computer? #OSSTF