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Powerful Learning, Strategic Instruction, UncategorizedDifferentiation, Strategic Instruction, Student Choice and Voiceby Sue Humphry

Differentiation: A Way of Thinking

Differentiated instruction is more than a strategy. It is a way of thinking about teaching and learning that utilizes evidence-based practices that meets students where they are at. If you have ever heard yourself saying, “I tried differentiation and it did not work” or “I …

Authentic Engagement, Differentiation, ESL, Literacy, Online Learning, Powerful Learning, Strategic Instruction, TechnologyPowerful Learning, Technologyby Jamie Keet

Tech Equity through Read & Write for Google Chrome

Read and Write is a literacy software with tools designed for reading, writing, study and research support. Read and Write for Google Chrome is an extension that works with PC-Microsoft, Mac-Apple (including Ipads), and Chromebooks to bring technolgoy equality to all learners. This is a tool …

Authentic Engagement, Powerful Learning, Strategic InstructionAuthentic Engagement, Powerful Learning, Strategic Instructionby Chelsea Berry

Shifts in Practice – Igniting the Spark

Watch this video to learn about shifts in practice that occurred in a grade 5 and 6 math classroom. The teachers (Lesley Riep and Jordan Trentham) in this video knew that in order to become more authentically engaged in numeracy, they would need to change the …

Authentic Engagement, NumeracyAuthentic Engagement, Critical Thinkingby Chelsea Berry

Math Facts

Everyone would agree that learning math facts is important. The ability to automatically retrieve math facts helps free up memory resources to give more attention to complex and more advanced mathematics. Research evidence confirms that rote memorization and timed flash cards are not the best way for students to learn math facts. It is more essential to develop …

ESL, Literacy, Strategic InstructionPowerful Learningby Holly Desserre

Capturing & Retaining Ideas Through Visual Note Taking

Also called Sketchnoting or Graphic Visualization You may be looking for ways to help your students remember what they are reading. Here is an excellent strategy that your students will love and allows for creativity. Visual Note-taking is a powerful tool that helps you capture …

Authentic Engagement, Connecting and Contributing, Literacy, Powerful Learning, Powerful Learning- Stories from the ClassroomAuthentic Audience, Authentic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Powerful Learning, Strategic Instruction, Student Choice and Voiceby Cree Gordon

How to make a Novel Study MATTER

Special Thanks to Jenny Bakken and her grade 7 class for sharing this Powerful Story Imagine that your students are so engaged and so excited by a novel that they cannot wait to come to school to talk with you about what they’re reading. Sounds …

Authentic Engagement, Social EmotionalAuthentic Engagementby Rosalind Schnieder

Remember to Play!

“We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”– George Bernard Show Play is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Some researchers define play as “an activity that is intrinsically motivated, entails active engagement, and results in joyful discovery”. Moreover, play is a part of …

Connecting and Contributing, First Nations, Metis, Inuit#nationalindigenouspeoplesdayby Rosalind Schnieder

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month, and it provides an opportunity to recognize not only the historic contributions of Indigenous peoples to the development of Canada, but also the strength of present-day Indigenous communities and their promise for the future. Celebrating National Indigenous History Month …

Connecting and Contributing, Powerful LearningMindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Sit Spot, Wellbeing, Wellnessby Lindsay Walker

Sit Spots: Weaving Mindfulness and Nature Together

“Find one place in your natural world that you visit all the time and get to know it as your best friend. Let this be a place where you learn to sit still- alone, often, and quietly- before you playfully explore beyond. This will become …

Authentic EngagementAuthentic Engagementby Rosalind Schnieder

How to Create Inclusive & Engaging Classrooms

The Pandemic has brought to life the need for educators to create more inclusive, responsive and stimulating learning environments that meet the needs of all learners, no matter their background, culture, or learning needs. Engagement can be described as meaningful student involvement in the learning …

The Power of Inclusion: How Mary's Journey Enriched Our School Community

Accessible Communication for Complex Learnings: A School Community Approach

Building Belonging: Strategies for Educators

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The Power of Inclusion: How Mary's Journey Enriched Our School Community

Accessible Communication for Complex Learnings: A School Community Approach

Building Belonging: Strategies for Educators

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Differentiation: A Way of Thinking

Tech Equity through Read & Write for Google Chrome

Shifts in Practice – Igniting the Spark

Math Facts

Capturing & Retaining Ideas Through Visual Note Taking

How to make a Novel Study MATTER

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Sit Spots: Weaving Mindfulness and Nature Together

How to Create Inclusive & Engaging Classrooms

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