Nicole Banman

Kindergarten teacher in Victoria, BC. Play-based, place-based & outdoor learning 🌲

[Cindy Andrew (she/her) @CindyPAndrew1]

@Mrsmills62 @mshaaskinder @rapunzel543 #SD62 these are beautiful.

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

Probably one of the coolest experiences ever 🐥

The little chick is now fast asleep after all that work being the first to hatch.

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

Kindergarten drawings of chickens are my favourite drawings of chickens

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Some beautiful artwork done by our K’s for the @SD62_Sooke Métis Gathering dinner tonight 🤩🐾

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

One of my absolute favourite things to do in the classroom - inquiry! Our initial question: how do forest animals survive during different times in the year? Clay, LEGO, writing, reading, videos… Ss decided on making a museum to share with family & friends! 🤩

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

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[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

And this is the replacement board! Qui suis-je?
What do you know about yourself?
What/who do you want to become?
Who is part of your family?
What makes you special?

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

@CindyPAndrew1 @NatGeo Oh TOTALLY! It’s so easy to use - the kids use iPads and can look at the pictures and maps when a species is identified. Super cool 🤩

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

The @NatGeo Seek app is back by popular demand in the forest! Kids were so invested in finding out about all the different species growing ON the trees instead of just around them.

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

Inquiry isn’t necessarily choice over WHAT students learn.

Consider this: agency, empowerment, curiosity within the designed structures and frameworks that shape HOW students learn.

Teachers don’t need to let go of WHAT they teach but they do need to empower in HOW they teach.

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

I finally took down our collaborative salmon life cycle bulletin board, but I had to take a picture first to remember it. It’s BEAUTIFUL - the kids did such a great job 🥰

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

Muddy buddies in action today 🤩🌧️

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

@professeurree 🤩 Oh my gosh we should do it with marshmallows next time! LOL

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

The most amazing self-portraits were made today ✨

[Cindy Andrew (she/her) @CindyPAndrew1]

@Roomtoplay @HELP_UBC @mbrussoni @mshaaskinder @Mrsmills62 @Kaizenchick @EEPSA @janine_brooks @rethinkeduc this looks like a really important book👇🏻

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

@bkobett E & B! These are awesome!

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

@stellafleming23 @BobBobfleming @rilmcknight @nico1e @ChristineYH @RosePillay1 Merry Christmas Stella and fam! ❤️🎄

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

@Roomtoplay Right?! 🙌🏻🎉

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

A. Whole. Class. Set. 🤩

[Nicole Banman @mshaaskinder]

Not my usual posting topic, but here are just some of my very favourite moments. It was such a beautiful day 🥰