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 →
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 →
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 →
3 Misconceptions in Primary Science Taking time at the beginning of a science unit to allow students to share or document how they understand and relate to a topic is... read more →
Investigating Birds in Spring Investigating Birds in Spring To me, birds are a nearly perfect teaching tool. They offer us a form of natural play, sparking joy as one ventures... 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 →
Math, science & exploration in outdoor classrooms The Rural Outdoor Classroom New ideas from "Camp" at Mine Centre P.S. The Urban Outdoor Classroom Video tours of 2 different... read more →
Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Grade 5 teacher Tanya Demjanenko believes that students need to understand the capabilities of technology and how they can be active participants in the... read more →