In April of 2020, I worked alongside my peers at Ryerson University to connect and support the Nibinamik First Nation community located north of Thunderbay. This was truly an an eye opening and rewarding learning experience. I have decided to share their story and the resources found in hope is helps others. Furthermore, I hope… Continue reading A Hope For Change
In our most recent blog post, we shared with you a learning experience involving two boys planning to create a ball maze (link: Ball Maze Plan). As an executive member of CAPE (Council of Associated Primary Educators- learn more about CAPE here), we choose this learning experience to highlight in CAPE's latest webinar: Demonstrating Literacy and Mathematics… Continue reading The Ball Maze In Action
We have recently begun an inquiry into using art media as a thinking tool. We have always valued the 'Hundred Languages' approach of the Reggio philosophy but we want to more clearly focus on how we use art as a language for the students to communicate ideas, emotions, questions, and learning. We are hoping to… Continue reading The Language of Art
How do you see our Vision Statement in action in our school community? What does our vision statement look like in action at St. Monica; Environment Bamboo dividers Light covers Dim lights Trees and plants Quiet cozy corner – tents Music, Meditation, Yoga Choice of seating – different levels of seating Natural colours (calming) Natural… Continue reading Culture that Cares: School Environment
Our inquiry into weather began with a windy day outdoors in our Full Day Kindergarten backyard. Windmills were placed in the garden for the children and provoked immediate curiosity and interest! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ar72IHYtRE&feature=youtu.be (PSI: SE 13.2- make predictions and observations before and during investigations) Children began to watch the windmills daily, noticing… Continue reading Our Weather Inquiry and the Four Frames!
"Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold." Joseph Chilton Pearce As we welcome our Year Two students back to a fun-filled year ahead, we would also like to extend a warm welcome to all our new little friends joining us on our journey. September has been… Continue reading Parent Newsletter: Dinosaur Adventure
This has to be one of my favourite inquiries! From the perspective of the educator we can learn so much about each child. What makes them happy, what makes them feel calm, and what strategies we can put in place together to create an environment where each child feels welcome, valued and cared for, intern… Continue reading My Happy Place 🙂
Source: An Inquiry into Shadows
We hope everyone is looking forward to a brand new year with their team partner and co educator. The past few weeks educators everywhere have been connecting with their creative side to transform classrooms to reflect our Ministry's vision for a child centered environment that represents an extension of home. An environment that will help… Continue reading Breathe and Smile 🙂
The boys!! The group of rough and tumble, high energy, super hero loving boys that keep us guessing. Who are they? What do they want from us? How can we capture their attention and engage them? Here's an idea that came to me in the dark of the night and worked!! A quest! The next… Continue reading The Quest to Engagement
Journey Together FDK 