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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

Two New Pages: Writing and Indigenous Resources

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Mrs. D

Happy Friday! I just finished selecting a number of resources for two new pages: Indigenous Resources and Writing.  They have been specially curated to help support distance learning for now, so check them out!

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Mother’s Day (Yes this is still happening…)

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Mrs. D

Mother’s Day is quickly coming up this Sunday, May 10, 2020.  With all of the extra work moms are doing right now, it is VERY important that we don’t forget about them!  Since most of us are unable to go Continue reading Mother’s Day (Yes this is still happening…)→

Posted in Seasonal | Tagged Mother's Day

POPEY

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Mrs. D

POPEY is the Provincial Outreach Program for the Early Years, created by BC’s Ministry of Education.  They have a number of great resources for K-3 teachers including games, observational checklists, charts and a series of home learning menus to encourage Continue reading POPEY→

Posted in Primary, Reading, SEL, Skill development, Writing | Tagged Reading, SEL

Live Science Lessons

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Mrs. D

I have found two interesting sites that have live science lessons on a variety of topics. The first is Let’s Go Live with Maddie & Greg.  This pair films five days a week live from their home in the UK.  Continue reading Live Science Lessons→

Posted in Challenges, Inquiry, Science | Tagged Science

Learn Some New Skills

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Mrs. D

Since you are at home and may have a bit more time on your hands, why not learn a new skill?  Right now there are so many free offers to help support our effort to stay at home that it Continue reading Learn Some New Skills→

Posted in Challenges, Skill development

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