Last week after introducing plotting fractions on number lines, I was worried. Like, very worried. The kids didn't seem to "g...

Horses Heaven - Vermont From a couple of lovebirds comes the so-lovely, must-hum-along-but-don't-want-to- sing -along-for-fear-...

I've just started Harvard's Making Thinking Visible  course online as part of our Professional Development program here at ISM. I...

As our inquiry into energy unfolds, the kids have jumped deep into learning about various renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Today...

This is my new favourite healthy snack: Chia Pudding. This one with mango and dark chocolate, but it's delicious naked, too! Re...

We're getting into the thick of our latest Inquiry focus, all about types of energy. All of the teachers on my team have chosen one typ...

I had a spare few minutes on a Language block the other day (few minutes meaning about 25... oops), so I grabbed this great book to read to...

Rhye - Open Rather Sade -esque; quite beautifully intimate. See also: the original tease and so many remixes on their site . I...

This week my students did a great vocabulary activity to help acquaint them with some of the vocabulary related to fractions. After some...

This week students brought in "mystery main idea" bags to practice investigating main idea. While they were, of course, incredib...

Here's a very fun, very active activity to help teach students about the importance of using detail and being specific. (Best if there ...

Jeff and I spent a lovely winter holiday in Thailand, taking in the craziness of Bangkok, lounging beside pools, and dipping our toes in th...

Can't get this song out of my head: Dinner Belles - Til the Dawn West Simcoe County = a  must-buy . PS - Happy New Year!