Engage in math play at the Northwest Mathematics Conference Math Lounge!

Grounded in research. FREE for everyone to access. Designed by classroom teachers. What an amazing opportunity to learn more about outdoor play & learning in elementary schools! 👇

I am so grateful to be working with the fabulous Rosa Fazio (Rosa Fazio) this school year. Her generosity, passion, curiosity and smarts are only 4 characteristics our Gold Trail team will benefit from.

I love this. The teacher-librarian in me would make a partner frame saying “I am a reader” for my school community (staff, students and families). #identity #belonging

#buildingthinkingclassrooms at #nwmath2024

Get inspired by our library of project ideas! In this project, students explore the complex concept of identity, reflect on their personal experiences, analyze characters, and make zines to learn more about themselves and others. bit.ly/3SpogMj

In this #UBCO course, students will learn to use an autobiographical reflective research method to compose a reflective journal paper. This course is offered through our graduate program offerings or can be taken as a standalone course, learn more at education.ok.ubc.ca/masters

EVERY STUDENT SHOULD THRIVE IN OUR SCHOOLS (Vancouver Sun), Aug 27, 2024 Yes. epaper.vancouversun.com/article/281651…

So pleased that many schools in BC can get to experience Lyfta this school year. I wish every young person could learn through Lyfta story words. Kindness, compassion, understanding….humanity. NOIIE

Looking for some inspiration as we return to school next week? Check out the 2023-2024 case studies from NOIIE schools across BC.Powerful stories of inquiry and impact. noiie.ca/case-studies-2… NOIIE linda kaser

What is Dot Day? For those of you who know my book “The Dot,” you know it celebrates the themes of creativity, bravery - and inspiration to make your mark. Help us celebrate on Sept 15-ish! Register at internationaldotday.org #dotday The Reynolds Center Candlewick Press Candlewick Classroom

We don't always have to rely on the standard algorithm when subtracting. Here are two ways we can think about subtraction:

Spent Gold Trail’s Culture Camp Day with the David Stoddart, district staff, and members and employees of the High Bar First Nation. It was a privilege to learn and be on the land.

Kicking off the 24/25 school year with 2 full days of adult learning to ground us in what matters most in Gold Trail. Thank you to our guests who led learning focused student success pre-K to grade 12, and to members of Indigenous communities who hosted us on their lands.

POPEY is excited to be a part of BC’s first-ever virtual POP Conference, co-hosted by the province’s 9 provincial outreach programs on the provincial pro-d day - Friday, October 25, 2024. Save the date for now, and stay tuned for more info later this month!

Internatonal Dot Day! A global celebration of creativity! internationaldotday.org

NEWS: The publication date for my new book has been moved up to...TODAY! If you order from Heinemann, it should arrive shortly. Because it is a month early, it will take Amazon a week or two before it is posted there. heinemann.com/products/e1614…

Thursday morning with Rosa Rosa Fazio Fazio for @noiie chat. Seriously. Such a pleasure to be hosting with her because she had so much to offer and so much experience with inquiry and transformation. We hope to see you on the 19th!

🚨Did you know that educators can access ALL 1000+ Lyfta resources (including all 80+ immersive storyworlds) to nurture compassionate global citizens FOR FREE with a trial account? ✨ Learn how to get started and discover why educators around the world are choosing Lyfta.

And a reminder of some deadlines....special hotel rates end Sept. 23 and early bird conference prices end Sept. 30. Things are filling up fast, so get yourself organized for October early! For more information see the conference website - bcamt.ca/nw2024/