Math is such a balancing act isn’t it? We need to run a math talk, we need to play games, we need to do consolidation, we need big problem questions, we need time to discuss as a class. The list seems to go on forever. However, it doesn’t have to be like that. I ... Read More about Running and Setting Up Your Ontario Math Program
Fun End of the Year Activities
Do you know that time of year? You are nearing the end of your time with your kiddos. You have covered what you need to, you have handed in report cards, you have discussed with parents and now you are just exhausted. Worse than that you know your kids are also exhausted and you can see them start ... Read More about Fun End of the Year Activities
Supporting and Setting Up Your Math Classroom
It's not difficult to implement a high-quality math program. You may fall into one of three teacher categories as far as your math program and when you begin planning. 1.“I refuse to look at the curriculum until August….late August – just tell me – what’s the damage?” 2.“I took a ... Read More about Supporting and Setting Up Your Math Classroom
Running a Flipped Math Classroom
Now if you read my post on setting up your math class you probably know I mentioned a flipped classroom. You guys I can’t tell you enough how this has saved my life. Especially with Covid moving to remote learning was a breeze since I already ran a class this way. When I was trying to run a 4/5 ... Read More about Running a Flipped Math Classroom
Financial Literacy Made Easy
You've seen the kids that don't understand money and yet they've been taught money every year. In fact, you may have even taught them money but when it comes down to it they just don't understand how to apply this in the real world. Sound familiar? I experienced all of this and more in my own ... Read More about Financial Literacy Made Easy
Remote Teaching and Literacy
You might think that setting up a remote learning language block is a huge task. You aren't wrong but then again, setting up any literacy block always seems like a huge task. However it doesn't need to be one! Your remote learning block can be just as effective, and offer some time off screen, for ... Read More about Remote Teaching and Literacy