Category Archives: Notes From The Class

I believe that as teachers, we have a responsibility to also act as healers, as Thich Nhat Hanh recognized, in order to help unite our students by encouraging mental health awareness and connecting it to all other areas of their existence. We need to embrace the challenge of self-actualization. I believe that it is importantContinue reading “My Philosophy of Classroom Management”

Cultivating a positive school climate is very important to me. At its basis, parents, students and teachers need to feel safe, accepted and help promote positive behaviours. I encourage you to reach out to me whenever is best for you. Our learners value and admire you. Your support and encouragement mean the world to them.Continue reading “Family Engagement and Communication Plan”

Start where we areTake into account the pastAssess our beliefs/assumptionsRepeat, revise and reflect Communication will be constant, free and always present. Communication is the key for our success as a class. It will help us establish a community, bonds, trust, and love. In addition to the usual classroom communication and our weekly one on oneContinue reading “Communication With Students”

Routines and Procedures: Everything that we do together, all of our daily routines and procedures are designed to help our students feel a sense of belonging, inspiration and care. By creating and establishing consistent routines we are able to create a supportive learning environment which highlights and fosters caring relationships. In doing so, students haveContinue reading “Our Building Blocks To Success”

I want my students to have creative ownership of how our classroom is set up and organized. It is our shared space, and we must co-design it together. We can collaboratively choose the elemental design features that will make them feel most comfortable in our learning environment. Our daily materials will be organized by colours,Continue reading “Classroom Organization”

Time Activity 9:20-9:40 Mellow Mornings (Arrival practices, mindfulness minutes, one on one meetings, snack time, music) 9:40-10:10 Math 10:10-10:40 French 10:40-10:50 Outside Walkabout 10:50-11:30 Language 11:30-12:00 Recess 12:00-12:05 Brain Break 12:05-12:40 Social Studies 12:40-1:30 Lunch/Recess 1:30-1:35 Music Mindfulness 1:35-1:50 Health 1:50-2:10 Phys. Ed 2:10-2:15 Breathing Practice 2:15-3:25 Science 3:25-3:35 Snack, Agendas, Exit Ticket 3:35 DismissalContinue reading “Our Daily Schedule:”

I believe that it is very important to have my class directly involved with our goal setting. I think it is important to me to let my students voice their thoughts and opinions especially when it comes to setting our expectations for the classroom. Their empowerment and sense of self worth is of the upmostContinue reading “Let’s Co-Create our Goals!”

Who are you and who am I? Let’s jump into some strategies that will help us develop a strong sense of community and trusting relationships that will help us to shine throughout the year. By building a strong connection to our students we are able to engage them and meet them on deeper levels. WeContinue reading “Let’s Get To Know Each Other”