Marie Poss

Curious educator. Passionate professor. Innately interested in developing inquiry, creativity and outdoor learning environments for all children.

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

Another nice brain visual. 🧠🌱

[Kimberly Hart @KimberlyEHart]

Free play changes the neurons in the prefrontal cortex during childhood, prepping the brain to regulate emotions, make plans, and solve problems.

More on the incredible benefits of free play: https://t.co/ACICSpquNm #Playmatters #EarlyEd

[🌿Tara🌿 @calmchameleon13]

“ Look at the differences between a typical preschool child’s hand (left) and a typical 7 year old hand (right). Want to know why a preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet? This is why! Their hands are still developing and are not fully formed.
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[edutopia @edutopia]

☎️ "Hi. This is Ethan's teacher. I’m calling with great news about your child." Words every parent wants to hear. https://t.co/oIzwGh1u4t

[Marie Poss @MsMariePoss]

Still time to register for this amazing micro-credential!
Learn how to create an Outdoor Classroom!

[Marie Poss @MsMariePoss]

When was the last time you sent a note home to tell a family how special their child is? Let’s spread notes of kindness and positivity, not just behavioural. #kindnessmatters #positivenotes #makeachildsday

[Kent Hamilton @MrHamiltonPE]

🎃 PUMPKIN ROLL 🎃

Our students loved this fall themed activity! Students work in teams to roll their pumpkin across the field. A great workout and a lot of fun!

[Naheed Dosani @NaheedD]

Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Equity is giving everyone a shoe that fits. Justice is when we don't need to give everyone a shoe because they can get their own shoe...a shoe that fits.

[Deanna McLennan Ph.D @McLennan1977]

What will children predict is inside the ‘magical math suitcase’ today? Stay tuned to find out!

#math #mathematical #maths #magic #growthmindset #learning #education #earlychildhood #earlyyears #school #fridaymorning

[Jennifer Claydon @kgkinders]

Challenge: Design and build a house or a shell to protect your slug! #Kindergarten #learningisfun #STEM

[Inspirations in Kindergarten @InspirationsinK]

Documenting our discoveries! 🖤🕷🕸

[Marie Poss @MsMariePoss]

4 Things to Say About a Child’s Artwork:

When we focus on process over product, we develop intrinsic motivation, empowerment, expression, creativity and communication.

[Marie Poss @MsMariePoss]

Remember: Scribbling is a developmental stage of pre-writing skills. Let’s encourage literacy at every age!

[Oakwood Foundation @oakwoodEY]

This book about bridges became the stimulus for “the bridge on a bridge on a bridge!” Some wonderful engineering went on this morning...

[SirCywink @MikeCywink]

Such a heavy, emotional couple of days. This is all I could come up with. 215 stars.
215 stars that will never get to shine.
#kamloopsresidentialschool #IndigenousLivesMatter #art #IndigenousPeoples #everychildmatters #indigenousart #brokenheart

[First Evening Star @OnaagoshinAnang]

215 Indigenous kids in graves in Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Some as young as 3.

This is but one location.

There were 15 residential schools in Ontario.

And, 130 across the country.

And, Canadians seriously want to debate the use of the word “genocide”.

[Early Years Study @EarlyYearsStudy]

Between age 2 to 5, the brain constructs neural pathways for lifelong human learning. That is why a universal #EarlyChildhoodEducation system is crucial. Read more:
https://t.co/y5Vztl9ZCO
#ThrivingKids #ECEforCanada