https://youtu.be/xbmD98qQ4JY For six years, the Kindergarten class at Mine Centre Public School has been using to their outdoor “camp” to explore and understand part of the forest just down the road from their school. Visiting the outdoor classroom three times each week, students are encouraged to discover their surroundings and
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 outdoor spaces in Toronto Outdoor Math Lessons 3 lessons that can be used with any class outdoors The Rural
Math Manipulatives: How do they aid student learning? With insight from practicing teachers, Dr. Julie Comay explores how math manipulatives — both physical and virtual — may help and hinder mathematical development . Manipulatives — physical materials used to represent and solve problems — are ubiquitous in elementary mathematics classrooms. While their
Educator Jason Jones is sharing knowledge about harvesting wild rice. Highlighting the Ojibwe language and culture behind this annual tradition, Jason will take us through the process – from the picking to the winnowing of the rice. Hear how he knows when the rice is ready for harvesting, why the rice may
Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School Assessment: What research says Dr. Julie Comay on balancing assessment and relationship Teacher Insight: Nursery to SK A look at how assessment informs 3 early years teachers Assessment Toolkit 4 quick, engaging assessments to better understand
Learning basic math facts using playful memorization When the Ontario government rolled out its new math curriculum in 2020, it was touted as a “back-to-basics” approach. “We’re focusing on fundamental math concepts and skills like learning and recalling math facts including multiplication,” the province’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said i. It seemed
https://youtu.be/xbmD98qQ4JY For six years, the Kindergarten class at Mine Centre Public School has been using to their outdoor “camp” to explore and understand part of the forest just down the road from their school. Visiting the outdoor classroom three times each week, students are encouraged to discover their surroundings and
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 outdoor spaces in Toronto Outdoor Math Lessons 3 lessons that can be used with any class outdoors The Rural
Math Manipulatives: How do they aid student learning? With insight from practicing teachers, Dr. Julie Comay explores how math manipulatives — both physical and virtual — may help and hinder mathematical development . Manipulatives — physical materials used to represent and solve problems — are ubiquitous in elementary mathematics classrooms. While their
Educator Jason Jones is sharing knowledge about harvesting wild rice. Highlighting the Ojibwe language and culture behind this annual tradition, Jason will take us through the process – from the picking to the winnowing of the rice. Hear how he knows when the rice is ready for harvesting, why the rice may
Rethinking Early Years Math Assessment in the First Days of School Assessment: What research says Dr. Julie Comay on balancing assessment and relationship Teacher Insight: Nursery to SK A look at how assessment informs 3 early years teachers Assessment Toolkit 4 quick, engaging assessments to better understand
Learning basic math facts using playful memorization When the Ontario government rolled out its new math curriculum in 2020, it was touted as a “back-to-basics” approach. “We’re focusing on fundamental math concepts and skills like learning and recalling math facts including multiplication,” the province’s Education Minister Stephen Lecce said i. It seemed
