@JILLSLASTWORD@Rabia_Khokhar1 I read this one to my 1-3’s this year and it was fabulous and SO NECESSARY. When I asked students if the main character was beautiful they agreed instantly, when I asked if she was fat, (she is! Beautiful AND fat!) they all yelled “No!!!” So we unpacked *that* at length.
Why do children need recess, unstructured play, physical education and more physical activity in classroom?
Increases:
Social skills
Focus
Self regulation of emotions
Overall health
Academic Achievement
Decreases:
Anxiety
Stress
Off task behavior
@TLMarkides I still am! I teach gym indoors and outdoors, as well as music and dance and it's really, REALLY hot and uncomfortable, but I haven't gotten sick, and I haven't gotten anyone else sick.
@nathaliemacinn2 I spent every recess possible skipping and jumping when I was wee and it has been SO fun to see red pod friends become just as obsessed 😍
Day 1 of #together2022 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth Conference brought together DHH students from across Ontario to connect & share their knowledge & stories. Here are two students from WHS showing others the difference between Arabic sign & ASL. @whsglp
Today, we recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia as we work to bring awareness and stand up for inclusion and diversity to ensure everyone is made to feel welcome. #IDAHOTB