Macaila Funk

“One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.” - Malala Yousafzai

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

We hope our colourful message puts a smile on someone’s face today. The Kinders worked hard on it, despite the intriguing distractions of leaves and bugs making their way in and out of our artwork! #pssd #getoutside

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

To celebrate Earth Day, we got outside and created ‘earthworks’ sculptures to reconnect with our planet. Our inspiration came from artists Goldsworthy and Smithson. The ideas were flowing and we felt the sun on our skin and the wind in our hair. #pssd #getoutside #EarthDay

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

After many number talks as a part of our math routine, my students are becoming teachers as they explain their thinking to classmates!
#mpscpssd #thisisPSSD

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

This weeks project is Mini Storybooks. Art gives kids opportunities to tell their stories in a different way.
https://t.co/XbBdBLywvr

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

The project for this week is Bubble Printed Bookmarks! Be prepared to have fun and possibly get a bit messy! 🧼
https://t.co/5FvuQVf3Dk https://t.co/7ToALIUNDO

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

Get ready to craft a colourful watering can today!! 💦 Have fun creating!
https://t.co/Y2TokghW8b @ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan https://t.co/TZEZaZIfWX

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

I will be releasing art videos for Elementary students every Wednesday morning! I’m missing my students but finding a way to connect as a substitute! I hope many kiddos will create with me from their homes!! Follow this link to tune in: https://t.co/EiDOxYFzbP
#pssdprideandjoy

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

@KelliWhite6 The past - maybe I could create a difference knowing that in 2019 we will be in a climate crisis.

[Peggy Mattila-Bains @pmattilabains]

What A Day!!! Thank you, @JodyCarrington!
"We're all just walking each other home". #knowyourimpact #relationships @prairiespiritsd @GrowingScc

[Aberdeen School @school_aberdeen]

This awesome group was completely blown away by @JodyCarrington this weekend. So much to think about! Thanks also to @OUTSaskatoon for helping us take steps to support #allstudents at our school. #relit #reconnection @msfunk2 @GrowingScc @pmattilabains #kidsthesedays

[Brad Nichol @b_rad527]

And the winner for the grandest Strategic Plan in @spiritsd.ca goes to...#hepburnschool! #mpscpssd

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

Grade 4’s watching expert Geologists answer their own questions about rocks and minerals!! #mpscpssd #studentvoice

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

After reading “The Orange Shirt Story” by Phyllis Webstad, we talked about how kids must have felt at residential schools. We thought about how kids SHOULD feel at school - what a contrast. Some words that came up repeatedly were happy, safe, and loved. #EveryChildMatters

[Madisen Anderson @madi_anderson_]

One of my many favourite parts of teaching is seeing the creativity & passion spill out of Ss through their writing. Reading the 1st sample that Ss shared had me laughing, crying & more than anything excited to see where their writing takes them this year! #pssdprideandjoy

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

I took the leap and tried number talks in my classroom this week after learning from Sherry Parrish. The students were so engaged and excited to share their thinking with others! #pssd #pssdprideandjoy

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

Our classroom expectations are up on the wall! My Grade 4’s collaborated to create their own “rules” for the space that they want to be a part of. #pssdprideandjoy

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

Grade 2 and 3 learning about relative motion and force in science by testing their paper airplanes. #mpscpssd

[Macaila Funk @msfunk2]

I loved seeing the engagement of my students today when we taught each other about “wonderful women who made a difference in history”.
Comments overheard:
• I can’t wait to be a woman!
• Ms. Funk, can you believe what she did?!
• Woooaahh!! She is still alive. Right. Now.