What did I learn today? – Set of Mini-Posters
Here is set of mini-posters I created this past year to help parents understand why we make so much time to play in our classroom. They link kindergarten outcomes (from the Alberta curriculum) with...
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10. Pirate hats – Print and copy the pirate hat template from www.learningenglish-esl.blogspot.ca on 8.5″ x 14″ paper. Once students have coloured and cut out their hats, staple them in the middle of...
View ArticleLet’s play…
“Play is the road to childhood happiness and adult brilliance.” - Joseph Chilton Pearce As a kindergarten teacher, I often get questions from incoming parents about how my students spend their time in...
View ArticleDeveloping fine motor skills through play
When a student starts kindergarten and has a hard time holding a pencil or printing his/her name, many of my parents are very keen and willing to help out at home in any way they know how. They...
View ArticleAnother Classroom Remodel
When I walk into a new teaching space, I love the opportunity to try and make the space as welcoming and calming as I possibly can. I haven’t quite mastered this craft yet, however, as a general rule,...
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