Mindful math. Ss explored number and color patterns while creating a beaded heart and they reflected on their participation in Orange Shirt Day and the inspiring message of unity and truth. #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliationWeek #WeAreCBE

Ss engaging in deep and meaningful learning about Aboriginal experiences and stories. We also made a connection that Phyllis Webstad is a global citizen. #WeAreCBE #cjmrocks #OrangeShirtDay

Reflecting on the importance of the land and paying tribute to the first peoples of this land. 'It's about respecting the land for everything it gives us and recognizing the first peoples who lived here before us' #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #WeAreCBE CBE Area 4 Chief Justice Milvain

How do seasons inspire us? Ss celebrated the first day of Fall by exploring colors and feelings associated with this new season. Ss talking to each other, 'the colors are beautiful.' #CJMrocks #firstdayoffall #howdoesnatureinspireus

We are discovering that math is all around us! Ss created subtraction stories using natural materials. #CJMlearns #CJMrocks #CBEmath #mathplay

Great article on the importance of teaching Ss the skills we want them to be able to do. ow.ly/l1G650oTpjc

Ss were sentence detectives assessing our math writing. 'Ms. Moench your sentence is only a 2, you don't have details and words are not spelled correctly.' Ss used specific math vocabulary and added specific details to improve the content of the sentence. #CJMlearns #CBEmath

Oh No! 99! A great math game for building number sense via Marilyn Burns buff.ly/2FfhRO3

Designing, creating and assessing our number lines that demonstrate different ways to represent numbers. #CJMlearns #CBEmath #madaboutmath

When students can articulate how they will be assessed on a particular task, based on clearly defined success criteria, we know learning improves! I look for such evidence when I visit schools. Thank you all. #WeAreCBE

How are these concepts connected? What 'big ideas' do you see between your questions and concepts? Ss discussing and sharing their ideas as we investigate crime and crime statistics. #CJMlearns #conceptteaching #enduringunderstandings #questcussion Janice Wong

Which one of the dot pictures doesn't belong? Ss were eager and excited to practice identifying numbers, communicating their strategies with their classmates and explaining the similarities and differences between the four choices. #CJMlearns #cbemath #mathtalks #WeAreCBE

Thanks to Melanie Mulcaster Amanda Williams Angela Stockman (she/her) and Pam Taylor for an amazing session today at #OLASC ! You are all so inspiring! #makewriting

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day and ss are learning about and practicing the importance of being kind and listening. #BellLetsTalk

Ss discussed ways to end the stigma surrounding mental health... language matters • educate yourself • be kind • listen and ask • talk about it ... and then created positive messages. #BellLetsTalk #CJMlearns #CJMrocks

What can we do with a line of tape on our floor?? Turn it into a number line! Ss discussing what a number line is, why we use them and ordered numbers with their classmates. #CJMlearns #CBEmath #numberline

Investigating color through the use of natural elements. 'Coloring' our pictures using fruit and vegetables. #CJMlearns #CJMRocks #science #exploringcolor

Developing success criteria as a class, engaging in bit by bit writing, then self assessing our strengths and areas for growth as grade 2 writers. #CJMLearns #CBEliteracy #makewriting #flexibleseating

What can small group instruction in mathematics look like? Drawing on workshop structures to find ways to work with small groups in a K&1 class at Garden City School . Opportunities for purposeful practice and assessment to compile a class profile to inform instruction. #sd38learn

WODB? Practicing math talks in grade 1 as a way to strengthen our math vocabulary and speaking skills. #WODB #mathtalks #cbemath #cbeliteracy