Favourite Books Friday: Books about Belonging
This week’s Favourite Books Friday is about books that promote belonging. I hope you find it helpful! Books are a great way to explore feelings and emotions. They can help us understand the world...
Free Online Resources for Learning to Play the Piano
Do you want to learn how to play the piano? You’re not alone. Many people have an interest in music and learning how to play a new instrument, but may be unsure of where...
Kindergarten Long Range Plans for Mathematics
The foundation of the Ontario Kindergarten program is play-based, child-centred learning. Kindergarten teachers are advised to be flexible with the curriculum and focus on students’ interests and developing a lifelong love of learning. Effective...
Storytime Saturday: The Kissing Hand
Do you have a little one who is starting school this year? There can be a lot of different feelings about beginning school for both children and parents. You may be dreading their first...
How to Help Your Child Develop Spelling Skills: Kid Spelling
All children learn to spell in their own way, but there are a few ways that you can help them. One important piece of the spelling puzzle is to have your kids learn how...
4 Reasons You Should Send This Note Home On the First Day of School: A Back-to-School FREEBIE
The first day of school is a big deal. It’s when we get to meet our new students and their parent(s). And it’s the perfect time for parent communication! I always take this opportunity...
Mrs. Bacchus’ FREE Guide to Financial Literacy for Beginners
Before the Internet, people didn’t have easy access to information about finances. People’s experiences with budgeting, paying taxes, spending, and saving were dependent not only on their family’s financial literacy but their access to...
August is One Long Sunday
As the sun sets on lazy summer days, teachers around the world find themselves in the familiar liminal space of August – a month that feels like “one long Sunday.” This transitional period serves...
