BC TELA A4: It might also be interesting to pull certain graphics from the novel & blank out any writing as a way to introduce the story, and have students notice what messages are being conveyed through the graphics, and ask them what they notice in terms of visual literacy #bctelabook

BC TELA And you can find more links to amaaaaazing poems by Indigenous writers on my class website: mistermckillop.wordpress.com/capillaries/ca… (search for "!") #bctelabook

BC TELA A5: I once read Pauline Johnson's story (as told to her by Chief Capilano) about the two Sisters (that the new Pic book is based on) to a double class of 4/5/6 and it made an impact on a number of them as being the first story from "here" they had heard. #bctelabook

When I was gifted with a copy of the #walkingcurriculum from linda kaser & Judy Halbert this summer, I knew we’d use it at #biglakelearns. Now that Gillian Judson, PhD has set out a new challenge - it’s a Fall no-brainer. Can’t wait! #sd27learns Challenge is on!

“Right here, right now is where we draw the line. The world is waking up. And change is coming, whether you like it or not.” My full speech in United Nations General Assembly. #howdareyou youtu.be/v33ro5lGHQg

So excited to facilitate two creative writing workshops for #burnabyschools teachers, starting tomorrow—I can’t wait to dive into our topic. Thanks @AndersonTanis for the adventure!

It’s the little things ❤️ thank you Kristin Wiens and Sooke School District for such an incredible day! #tier3before10 #proudtobeanoutsidepin

Dear Leyton Schnellert & Faye Brownlie Today my class ‘exploded’ a very boring poem and turned it into something awesome. We are writing forest poems. Thanks for the strategy from last year Surrey Schools workshops. My kids were amazed with the powerful ideas.

So excited for this day - just 3 weeks away! Faye Brownlie Leyton Schnellert susan close

Happy Teacher's Day, colleagues! You do great work, for your students and for the people around you, and it is seen and appreciated.

My heart 😭 "When a soccer player's hijab started falling off to reveal her hair, her opponents gathered around to provide cover while she fixed it." This is what EMPATHY looks like. This is what HUMANITY looks like. This is what HOPE looks like. We need more of this ❤

Love this idea:)

Day 9 of 30 found us on a hunt for shades of green! #getoutside #deltalearnsoutside #sd37

Day 10 of 30 was all about being grateful for our place. We read The Grateful Book, and focused on the page that shared about gratitude for forests. We went to our own forest to find out what we might be grateful for. We chose trees. #getoutside #deltalearnsoutside

How can we collect facts from nonfiction videos and books to create our webs? How can key words and diagrams help us learn about landforms and water bodies? #sd38learn