Sandra Friesen

Originally from Toronto, Canada, now a teacher abroad. I thrive on curiosity and have a thirst for life long learning.

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@traintheteacher Used this reflection with my First Graders today. We have them each “promise” on a slip of paper and working in small groups asked them to rank the agreement points from 1-5. We then asked why had their thinking changed from August. Quite powerful.

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

Just posted a photo @ Naperville, Illinois https://t.co/JUSar1OqMs

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

To all the teachers who work to encourage a learners curiosity, questioning and passion … thank you. #impresscardsandcrafts #papersource #crafternooning #diycards @ Naperville, Illinois https://t.co/E2Pfnt2Bu3

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

https://t.co/WmtjjsORbI

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

OCT has done it for the last time. I am officially done with an organization that refuses to respond to emails or makes people sit on the phone for hours on hold. Waste of money and time. They make it impossible but scream for teachers. #Ontariocollegeofteachers #ryersonecealumni

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

Love love love this idea. Goes perfect with How to be an Explorer of The World by Keri Smith. #experientiallearning #pyp #inquirymindset #outdoored https://t.co/TWMr8m5Lzx

[Trevor MacKenzie @trev_mackenzie]

This @jess_vanceEDU resource is so helpful! These question reminders are to be adhered to the backside of your staff badge/id card. The Qs are simple in their implementation yet sophisticated & powerful in their impact.

Find them here: https://t.co/SUs8VAl2Rg

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@trev_mackenzie @jess_vanceEDU Thanks heaps Trevor! @jess_vanceEDU I have only just begun my exploration of your site. The questions Trevor just shared were my first find. 👏👏👏🙏

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@jess_vanceEDU I wrote the “I wonder question” in my notes in pink (tinkled pink for great ideas, green to grow for going forward), and highlighted it. Valuable point😊

[Nadia Erlendson @NErlendson]

I've been thinking about this quote a lot lately, especially as an #internationaschools educator & in relation to all the pedagogies that ask you to frontload before listening, observing,& learning from chdrn.#intled 1/

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

Thanks @trev_mackenzie and @jess_vanceEDU for a great reminder of the importance of (pre)questioning, being intentional with our learners, and having the courage to "yeah but" our peers to pivot their thinking. #inquirymindset

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

https://t.co/yLTLomzP0j

[EYNIST @EYNIST]

Reflection is an essential part of our daily routine in @EYNIST. We have created #questions that support and guide our #reflections at each stage of our #learning journey. #earlyyears @NISTSchool

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

This young man is such an inspiration for inquiry learning. Curiosity, commitment, questioning and agency …. 👏👏👏 #inquirymindset https://t.co/HC8Hu268wH

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@NHirayama10 it was great to see you carrying the flag today at the opening ceremonies 🇨🇦We look forward to watching you and the team go for gold!

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

Happy Canada 🍁

[FionaHamilton @wordtorque]

Learning to construct word sums for the first time. It took a while for these Ss to decide they could use two plus signs -one between each morpheme. #wordinquiry @blackbanali

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@ProLearnInt thank you for your time and passion over the last two weekends. Truly some inspiring and thought provoking lessons on concept based inquiry. Can’t waiting to keep learning about CBC. It was truly worth the 3:30 am alarm going off.

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

Just because, we all need to be reminded that even when your not ready, others are there to hold on to you until you are.

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

I love the idea of this! It’s a great connection to loose parts. Creations don’t necessarily need to be adhered together or to a base. I would almost use paper bags to create more mystery. The gallery could also be a Padlet. @kjinquiry #inquirymindset
https://t.co/b7TV9I07iG

[Sandra Friesen @tchrfriesen]

@katiebabe46 @FreemanRMS @tolles Did I? I’ll look TY