Just because a student does not raise their hand, does not mean that they are not thinking deeply about the content. We need to broaden what we mean by engagement in our classrooms/schools. This will invite/value more students in the learning process.

New TikTok video: 4 strategies for subtraction besides the standard algorithm

We always come up with crazy ideas like “let’s run a half marathon the year we turn 40 because we are the same age as ForestCityRoadRaces” well we did it Melissa Hughes

Help students practice writing their letters using the Sky Grass Ground paper! This resource can be found on the SLP SharePoint under the Early Literacy tab!

So great to have our whole school together for our first assembly of the year! Thanks to Mr Shelly for organizing. #tvdsb

The TVDSBLiteracy team is all set to go for Monday’s system-wide PA Day focusing on HOW CHILDREN LEARN TO READ. Every building in @tvdsb will engage in the learning together. We can’t wait to see your tweets capturing the learning. Copy/ Thames Valley DSBslp

Great fraction lesson yesterday using pattern blocks. Some great conversations about what a common denominator is, and how to find one. Melissa Hughes Summers' Corners PS #grade7 #fractions #inquiry

Using Eqatio to help us solve some math problems. Melissa Hughes Summers' Corners PS #grade7 #Mathematics #thinkingandinquiry #fractions

Check out our first edition of Math on the Move! Watch the video and try the activities. Happy learning! canva.com/design/DAFSUlm…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!!

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Hey Thames Valley educators I'm teaching the AQ Math course again! Take advantage of this excellent funding so you can get your math AQ courses and qualifications

Continuing our coding journey using Micro:bits! We coded a heartbeat and completed all the extensions! Ss are super excited to use them during their free time as well! Thank you tvdsbmath and Melissa Hughes team for the slides from last year! Locke’s Public School

A little unplugged coding activity today. Lots of great ideas, and collaboration among students to try and find solutions. Growth mindset was heavily emphasized, and students perseverance was on display. #grade7 #unplugged #coding #garciatech #Steam Summers' Corners PS Melissa Hughes

Instead of taping a multiplication chart to the desks of elementary students tape this beautiful image from Dan Finkel Let’s have them think like mathematicians! #edchat #mathchat

It's time! #MathStratChat! Post your fav or a clever solution! Tell us about your reasoning. Comment on others’ strategies. Learn the major strategies?! Workshop reg is OPEN! bit.ly/PHworkshops #MathIsFigureOutAble #MTBoS #ITeachMath #Elemmathchat #MSmathchat #HSmathchat

Reversible percentages meme

Today was a great day learning about Thames Valley DSB schools in Town of Tillsonburg! Thanks to superintendent @tlangelaan, Isaak Sarah Wright Melissa Hughes Nicole Shewan Kim Simpson @JohnNeufeld14 for showing us around! Great schools all around!

When children are distressed, we need to co-regulate with them first. Let’s approach with compassion and caring. Everything else can wait.