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 →
Effective mathematics instruction requires knowledge of both mathematics pedagogy and mathematical content. Yet many elementary teachers express lack of confidence in their mastery of math skills and concepts which may... read more →
Grade 4/5 Teacher Zoe Donoahue shares how she reinvented a primary daily math practice so it met the needs of her junior students When I moved to teaching grade 5,... read more →
Bringing Stories into Science Classrooms Dr. Julie Comay explores how the inclusion of stories in science learning can create a bridge from the known to the unknown for students READ... read more →
Dr. Andres Bustamante is on a mission to design and implement playful STEM learning activities in the places that children and families spend large amounts of time. The University of... read more →
At a parent event in September, a teacher points to a series of colourful, student-completed “KWL” charts related to their science exploration into light and sound. The charts reflect her... read more →
Youth from underserved communities will gain experience teaching math TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® is helping The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Math and Science provide youth from underserved communities... read more →
David Osorio will often use storybooks to pique his student’s interest in mathematics. The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study teacher has watched as children begin to relate to... read more →
Taking children outside to observe nature in winter has its challenges, but colder weather allows curious minds to contemplate the influence of factors like temperature and atmosphere. Feeling the cold... read more →
Focus on Symmetry Symmetry is a concept with wide-ranging applications in the natural and cultural worlds we inhabit. Pervasive in the arts, it serves as a foundational idea in STEAM... read more →