Heather Dennis

Grade 2 Teacher @gems_daa • ELL, Math, Reading and Spec Ed • Passionate about creating meaningful connections, early literacy, and inquiry-based learning ✨

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

2HD is ready for UAE National Day in a few weeks! 🌴🇦🇪🐪

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

2HD is ready for Ramadan! 🌙✨ @gems_daa

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

On the 100th day of school, 2HD ranked the things I say the most. Their list made me laugh, but also reflect. Classroom community is built not just on routines, but on shared moments of joy. Grateful for this group and all the learning (& laughing) we do together! @gems_daa

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

What an enriching weekend at NESA’s Educators Training Institute in Abu Dhabi with @gems_daa. We explored practical strategies for whole school wellness, with a spotlight on culturally responsive SEL and health curricula. Excited for the journey ahead! 👏

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My first year teaching middle school in my new home of Dubai - done! ✔️ Happy summer fellow educators! I am excited to return back to @gems_daa as a permanent staff member in Grade 2 for the 2024-25 academic year! 🤩 #schoolsout #SummerBreak

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Grade 6 really enjoyed the math escape room we did today. They used their knowledge of rational numbers to solve puzzles and escape from Antarctica before the storm hit. They “stayed cool” under pressure and were all successful! 🌨️ @gems_daa

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Thank you to our Islamic Department at @gems_daa for sharing some delicious Eid treats with myself and other DAA staff. It has been such a beautiful experience living in the UAE to witness the generosity and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak!🌙

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

Thrilled to be part of an amazing school community in Dubai that celebrates inclusion, embraces diversity, and excels in a high quality special education program! #DubaiAmericanAcademy @gems_daa https://t.co/gfkTwITmrv

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@ms_tpenny This is such a cute idea! 🥹

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

07.09.23 - I married my person in the most beautiful place. 🤍✨🕊️🇮🇹

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

It’s the little things 🫶🏼🥺 @EmilyCarrTVDSB

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

@natabasso Resilience.

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

Grade 1/2 has been writing stories the last few weeks. They added illustrations and designed a front & back cover. Today, they got to read them to their peers and positive feedback was given. So much learning happening! @EmilyCarrTVDSB @MrTuckerEd

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We enjoyed our nonfiction text features scavenger hunt! 🔎 @EmilyCarrTVDSB @MrTuckerEd @TVDSBLiteracy

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

Using open-ended materials & nonfiction texts, Grade 2 demonstrated their learning about a continent of their choice. This ss created the animals, climate & landmarks like Mt. Everest in Asia! I ❤️ being a facilitator while my students lead the way. @EmilyCarrTVDSB @MrTuckerEd

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4th donation ✔️ #CanadasLifeline @CanadasLifeline

[Heather Dennis @_msdennis]

Grade 1/2 has been diving into inquiry-based and student-led literacy centres. They’ve been interested in creating their own word searches based on a topic (great for vocab), researching their passions like soccer or dinosaurs & writing about Roblox. @MrTuckerEd @EmilyCarrTVDSB

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When you ask one of your students to write a message to your class… 😂

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Earth Day activities from Friday 🫶🏼✨🌎 We learned about vermicomposting, made promises to our Earth, turned our lights off all day and took our literacy centres outside! @EmilyCarrTVDSB @MrTuckerEd