Quilts are beautiful, intricate, and comforting. They have become everyday items in many homes, but they are also often pieces of art. I have always been fascinated with quilts because... read more →
On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a spectacular event: a solar eclipse. As the moon aligns itself precisely between the Earth and the Sun, its shadow... read more →
In November 2023, Ontario’s top court upheld the validity of the mandatory Mathematics Proficiency Test (MPT) for new teachers entering the field. The MPT was first introduced in 2021 as... read more →
It’s quite common at this time of year to find yourself around a table playing a game with friends and family. Other than joy and entertainment, we know there are... read more →
A parent recently told me about her child in Grade 3 who was struggling to identify how many hundreds, tens, and ones were in any given number. “Is this necessary?... read more →
As teachers, we want students to succeed by arriving at the correct answer. It signifies an understanding of the material and can contribute to a student’s confidence. An emphasis on... read more →
Truth and Reconciliation, an effort to reveal the truths about Indigenous peoples in Canada and move forward in establishing and maintaining respectful relationships can be woven into teacher education programs... read more →
This summer, the Robertson Program held three playful math sessions with children in the Youth Association for Academics, Athletics, and Character Education’s (YAAACE) summer camp. The sessions featured a range... read more →
Shortly after the snow left us for the final time this year, some Kindergarteners and I were waiting together for afternoon pick-up. It was a Friday, we’d been working and... read more →
Grade 4/5 Teacher Zoe Donoahue shares how she reinventeda primary daily math practice so it met the needs of her junior studentsWhen I moved to teaching grade 5, I challenged... read more →