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Math chats in an intermediate classroom
For much of my life, I couldn’t understand how people could just calculate math problems in their heads.
Feb 22, 20243 min read


Ideas to celebrate reading in your school
Spring is a great time to cozy up with a good book and cup of tea. Whether your preference is for digital, audio, or physical books...
Feb 22, 20245 min read


New learning modules from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Office
Building awareness about racism and oppression through education and training is central to becoming a more inclusive and equitable...
Feb 22, 20244 min read


Celebrating Black Canadians
Happy Black history and futures month! Black History Month was first recognized in Toronto in 1979, and a decade later it was observed...
Jan 8, 202413 min read


A new way of looking at Canada
For the last three years, I have been using the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada with my Grade 4 students to teach several lessons...
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Book reviews and recommendations for Black History Month and beyond
Promise Boys is a recently published book that is a murder mystery novel for students who like a fast-paced read with multiple...
Jan 8, 20244 min read


Urban ecology in the classroom: Resources and workshops to support sustainability
Sometimes, when we live in an urban area with lots of cars and roads and buildings, it can be easy to forget or overlook all the nature...
Nov 2, 20233 min read


Ideas for commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
I seek out opportunities to learn as I strive to become educated enough to be an ally.
Sep 22, 20232 min read


Books showcase diverse, trailblazing women of BC and Yukon
Women of British Columbia and Yukon have always been trailblazers, but they haven’t always been included in the history books and stories.
Sep 22, 20233 min read


Sher Vancouver Podcast: Celebrating queer and trans BIPOC stories
As educators, it is our hope that all students and staff feel comfortable and safe at school...
Aug 17, 20233 min read


Beyond the calendar: Teaching holidays through themes for cultural understanding and empathy
Grouping holidays by themes can be a great way to teach about different cultural traditions...
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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