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Month: May 2020

SEL and Online Support

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Mrs. D

There are a number of resources that can help support families and staff at this time with social-emotional learning (SEL).  To help support families with a variety of issues, the BC government has developed ERASE=Expect Respect and a Safe Education.  Continue reading SEL and Online Support→

Posted in SEL

The Ickabog Contest

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Mrs. D

JK Rowling is writing a new book called The Ickabog. She has already released two chapters online that are free to read and also serving as inspiration for her illustration competition. Rather than hire a professional illustrator, she is challenging Continue reading The Ickabog Contest→

Posted in Books, Challenges

Everyone Needs a Rock

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Mrs. D

There are an assortment of books about rocks, stones, pet rocks and rock collections. There is the classic, Stone Soup by Marcia Brown… … or the hilarious Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors by Drew Daywalt. Scholastic’s temporarily free Bookflix has Continue reading Everyone Needs a Rock→

Posted in Books, Challenges, SEL

Library Book Checkout Today

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Mrs. D

Today is the day to pick up the library books that you have requested.  Anyone who emailed me prior to yesterday afternoon or put any available books on hold should go and pick them up at the library window from Continue reading Library Book Checkout Today→

Posted in Library Procedures

Virtual Field Trips

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Mrs. D

Since you can’t venture far right now, how about some virtual field trips to tame your wanderlust.  Here are some great sites to journey through: The Louvre.  This enormous and amazing museum is located in Paris, France.  Here you will Continue reading Virtual Field Trips→

Posted in Social Studies, Uncategorized

Elise Gravel: Comics and Drawings in English and French

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Mrs. D

Elise Gravel is a French-Canadian author and illustrator who writes in English and French.  Some of the books she has written are Refugee, The Worst Book Ever and the Olga series. Her website has a number of fun and engaging Continue reading Elise Gravel: Comics and Drawings in English and French→

Posted in Comics, French, Writing

Growth Mindset on Khan Academy

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Mrs. D

Khan Academy has some great lessons on Growth Mindset for elementary aged children.  They have videos, lessons and accompanying activities that include our brain development, explain growth mindset and how to set goals.  These may be helpful to students (and Continue reading Growth Mindset on Khan Academy→

Posted in SEL

Storytime Yoga

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Mrs. D

If you are looking for something a little more active because you’ve been sitting at a desk for too long, check out Cosmic Kids Yoga.  This YouTube channel is great because it combines a story with yoga, providing a bit Continue reading Storytime Yoga→

Posted in SEL | Tagged SEL, Storytime

Book Returns and Checking Out New Books

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Mrs. D

This post is a copy of the letter that went out yesterday with a couple additional pieces of information highlighted: Hello From Brantford Library! Since you all still have the books you borrowed before spring break, I would like them Continue reading Book Returns and Checking Out New Books→

Posted in Library Procedures

Le Centre Culturel Francophone de Vancouver

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Mrs. D

Twice a month Le Centre Cultrel Francophone Vancouver is offering a free online reading activity called Conte Pour Tous En Linge.  You must register for the meeting and install Zoom to participate.

Posted in French | Tagged French, Read Aloud

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