I love seeing playdough play in action! I have been making individual playdough for students each month, and having that individual, accessible play option has been particularly helpful this year! Benefits Develops fine motor skills, and strengthens fingers and hands Fantastic tool for creative play For some more on the importance of play, check outContinue reading “Playdough Play”
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NCTCA 2021 Teachers’ Convention Notes
Last week I enjoyed two days of professional learning at NCTCA 2021. I gained so much new learning and many new connection from those days, and I am so grateful to the organizers of this virtual event and all of the presenters you will read about below! Day 1: Thurday, February 4th Connecting the Dots:Continue reading “NCTCA 2021 Teachers’ Convention Notes”
STAYLIT 2021 Sketchnotes and Quotes
On Saturday I had a fantastic time at STAYLIT 2021. It started off with this lovely breakfast thanks to my partner Jesse. He always supports me in bringing my brave and I am so very grateful for that. Dr. Jody Carrington’s Keynote Innovatively Staying Connected with George Couros The Importance of Showing, Not Telling withContinue reading “STAYLIT 2021 Sketchnotes and Quotes”
Sketchnotes
On Friday I get the opportunity to share my passion for sketchnotes at a professional development day with some of my Kindergarten colleagues – yay! Here is a sketchnote that I made about sketchnotes for the occasion: Be sure to check out Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt (@inquiryteacher) and Sylvia Duckworth for great sketchnote inspiration! I made thisContinue reading “Sketchnotes”
Emotion Activities for Early Years French Immersion
I wrote a post last month about Social Emotional Learning in the Early Years that started with “It. Is. Everything.” It’s so foundational that I am revisiting this now to share some more resources and ideas I have been using. Last week we read Tourbillon d’émotions (The Way I Feel) with my students. We practicedContinue reading “Emotion Activities for Early Years French Immersion”
Name Activities for Kindergarten
Our names are important. They are part of our identities and our stories. They are generally one of the first words we learn to say, read, and write. Last week I read the book Mon nom est Tonnerre (“Thunder Boy Jr.” in English) with my class. After having a conversation about why our names areContinue reading “Name Activities for Kindergarten”
Monthly Self-Portrait Printable in French for 2020-2021
As I wrote in my earlier post about self-portraits, they are one of my favourite things about teaching Kindergarten. I love seeing them throughout the year, and as I learned March-June of this year, it works for remote learning as well as in-person. Here is a set of monthly printable pages I made for drawingContinue reading “Monthly Self-Portrait Printable in French for 2020-2021”
My Favourite Teach-shirts
I am an avid collector of teach-shirts (or I guess you could call them teaching shirts). Since I have been asked a few times where I order them from, I wanted to put together this post for anyone interested. These are some of my favourites because they are comfy, fun, and provide some good reminders.Continue reading “My Favourite Teach-shirts”
First Day of Kindergarten: Handprint Poem Printable
On the first day of Kindergarten, along with getting to know each other, where the bathrooms are, handwashing, safety guidelines, a first day self-portrait and photo, and time to play, I also like to read a story and have students make a handprint keepsake. In the past I have used Le bisou secret (The KissingContinue reading “First Day of Kindergarten: Handprint Poem Printable”
Relit 2020 Bring Your Brave Sketchnotes & Quotes
On Saturday I had the amazing opportunity to take part in Relit 2020, organized by Dr. Jody Carrington‘s team. I learned so much, and it was such a great way to recharge and get pumped up before officially getting back to work this week. I won a Very VIP ticket, so I want to sayContinue reading “Relit 2020 Bring Your Brave Sketchnotes & Quotes”
Madame I Am 