In my Jo Boaler course, I just learned about Dear Data, a year-long project, where two information designers living on different sides of the Atlantic collected and hand drew their personal data, sending it to each other in the form of postcards. It’s now a book. So creative!

As a newer primary teacher, this blows my mind...Shoe Tying Tutorial (with a Shoe Tying Trick) youtu.be/_DiF3lFzOeM via YouTube. So much to learn!

Today Limestone District School Board is launching the first of five short modules developed to support parents and caregivers with their child's transition back to in-person or online learning. Module one focuses on three ways to build your child's #resilience. Watch here: bit.ly/3l9P1mD

Our second module focuses on a return to in-class learning. This short video is full of tips for how to set up successful routines, coping with your child's uncertainty & worry, and preparing your child for #COVID precautions. Watch it here: youtu.be/1hdgUPbbaUY Limestone District School Board

This week in our Grade 2/3 class Collins Bay PS we are learning about TIME. Check out the cool sundials we made! 😎

October is Islamic Heritage Month. Collins Bay PS Ss use pattern blocks and colour to explore Islamic architecture. Limestone District School Board

Thank you Nate Zahn for teaching us about the four needs in a habitat (food, water, shelter, space) in such a fun way Collins Bay PS

Habitat assessment in the Collins Bay PS schoolyard with Nate Zahn (1/2)

Habitat assessment in the Collins Bay PS schoolyard with Nate Zahn (2/2)

Spreading kindness Collins Bay PS for Pink Shirt Day!

Thanks to Punit from Let's Talk Science. We learned about what makes structures strong. Gr. 2/3 attempted to build spaghetti towers. Collins Bay PS

Snowmen at Night Collins Bay PS learning about the element of VALUE in art.

NEW: Province has announced extension of remote learning for elementary students. All elementary and secondary students in Limestone will continue to learn remotely until January 22, 2021. Schools will reopen for in-person learning January 25, 2021. More info to come.

Eligible families will receive a one-time payment of $200, or $250 per child with special learning needs to help with education expenses. Applications for students age 13 to grade 12 are now open to Feb. 8, 2021. Ontario.ca/SupportForLear….

After weeks of practicing rhythms, students were able to compose their own. Hooray for our first collaborative music composition, “Collins Bay Special” Collins Bay PS

So much fun! #dancetogether DANCEPL3Y Collins Bay PS 😅🥳💃🕺🔥

Following consultation with some Indigenous community members, flags across LDSB will be flown at half-mast in memory of the 215 children killed as a result of cultural genocide at a residential school in B.C. Our full statement is below. #EveryChildMatters #215Children

LDSB is saddened to learn a Muslim-Canadian family was targeted in what police are calling a hate crime. We stand with the local Muslim community & remain committed to combating Islamophobia, racism and discrimination in all its forms. bit.ly/3glOmwq

Excited to be learning from Dr. David Kilpatrick this morning with #LDSBliteracylearning His expertise is helping us to understand why some students have inherent difficulties learning to read then showing us how to fill those gaps early. #UnderstandingOrthographicMapping

Emma: Learning About the History and Impacts of Residential Schools shar.es/aWhlKw via Elementary Educators