We have written posts for Poetry Month in the past but this year we are going to do it a little differently. We will be making a poetry-themed post every school day in April. Sometimes it will be a resource, sometimes it will be a great piece that might serve to inspire our writers (and […]
Why Grade When They Can Reflect? by Royan Lee
The instructional video project was so fun! I’m very proud of how my video looks. I love how the voice over that I did didn’t have any sounds that I didn’t want. (the room was VERY LOUD). I had to record over and over to get it the way I wanted. I also love the […]
Unlocking Motivation for Student Reading, by Mike Ross
Let’s face it: we are all guilty of using techniques in our practice that do not feel quite right achat viagra pilule. Oftentimes, we stick with these practices because we know that they are old stand-bys for many teachers. Sometimes, it is because we simply cannot find a better way. We may tinker with the […]
A Celebration of the Earth by Kat Thomson
This annotated bibliography focuses on twenty-two picture books and four articles that feature environmental awareness and promote a healthy relationship with nature.
We Are More by Carol Walters
The 2010 Winter Olympics placed a spotlight on Vancouver, our country, and our Canadian ways. In the closing ceremonies, William Shatner and Catherine O’hara joked about rocking canoes and people who are overly quick to apologize. During opening ceremonies, Shane Koyczan told the world that, “We Are More.” But what does it mean to be […]