My Morning Routine
This is a tough time. Everyone is busy. The weather is changing. Waking up for a morning routine is tough in the dark. We’re getting weary from the “training stages” of Kindergarten. And reports...
Category: Teachers
23 Amazon Deals for Teachers in Canada
Are you looking for some good Amazon deals for teachers? I’ve rounded up some of my favourite tools for the classroom. *This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission if you purchase...
Best Laminator for Teachers
*This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission if you purchase through my link and it doesn’t change your buying experience at all. Thanks for supporting me! Think about all the times...
The Myth of Learning Styles
How do you learn best? Most people can answer this by talking about the learning styles if they’ve been in North American school systems. It’s a common belief that everyone learns in different ways....
Social-Emotional Learning and Mathematical Processes
The Social-Emotional Learning and Mathematical Processes strand was added to the 2020 Math Curriculum in Ontario, although the concepts are not new to any modern math classroom. If social-emotional learning (SEL) is taught alongside...
2D Shape Games
Are you looking for a new way to teach students about shapes? Then check out these fun 2D shape games that will get your kids excited about geometry! Each game is designed to help...
How to Embed Boom Cards in D2L
If you use Desire2Learn, embedding activities is a great way for students to practice skills at home with their families. Boom cards are interactive slide decks that are self-correcting and often have audio instructions,...
Favourite Books Friday: Books about Anger
This week’s Favourite Books Friday is about books that talk about the feeling of anger. Every day, kindergarten teachers are faced with a wide range of emotions from their students. Teaching students to recognize...
Favourite Books Friday: Books about Fall / Autumn
This week’s Favourite Books Friday is about books that talk about the season of fall, or autumn. September 22nd is the first day of fall. Tip: These books are available on Amazon.ca for quick...
Favourite Books Friday: Books about Names
As the school year starts and we get to know each other, learning to recognize names is one of the first skills we teach and I have some recommendations for great books about names....
