‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the lands,not a teacher was stirring, finally free from demands. The teachers were resting and enjoying self-careand hoping COVID would no longer be there. The teachers were settled all cozy in their beds,while visions of “normalcy” danced in their heads. Some teachers in sweatpants enjoyed their night […]
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Dear teacher, 2020 has been a unique year for you. Never before have you been stretched and pushed to adapt like this. Never before has our education system changed so much in just one year. I’ve seen you handle what feels like a million different things this year… You’ve taught online, maybe for the first
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Here in Manitoba things have been feeling pretty heavy. We’ve had a huge increase in coronavirus cases. We’ve been put on “code red” lockdown and asked not to leave our household, except for essential items. Most schools are still open, but it’s an exhausting juggling act for students, teachers and administrators to keep up with
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“The wisest one-word sentence? Breathe.” – Terri Guillemets Our wellness journey has led us to developing many different practices to help us feel our best. Something we discovered through yoga is different breathing practices. Certain breathing practices have the ability to reduce stress, balance energy levels, improve respiratory and cardiovascular functioning, and boost immunity. One
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Along with many other demands currently placed on you, you’re now being asked to schedule parent-teacher conferences without being able to invite parents and guardians into your classroom. If you’re conducting online conferences, don’t let the scheduling be a stressor. One simple tech tool and about 20 minutes will ensure you have a seamless system
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TIP: If you use a shared computer or need to login to your account on a device and you don’t want it to remember your account information, use private browsing in your web browser. This fun 15 second video will show you how to “go incognito” with Chrome Browser or Microsoft Edge. You can also
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As educators, our mental health needs to be a priority. We value teacher wellness and encourage all educators to take time for self-care. We even blend teacher wellness with our professional learning opportunities because we know that it’s vital for educators to be successful. For example, we offer monthly guided wellness practices to members of
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Global Read Aloud 2020 kicks off October 5th. One of the middle years book choices selected by GRA founder, Pernille Ripp, is Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park. This fictional novel tells the story of Hanna, an Asian-American girl living on the prairies in the 1880s. Hanna seeks to obtain an education and become a
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Classroom discussion questions for Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet, a Global Read Aloud 2020 pick.
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It’s back to school here in Manitoba and we’re excited to have students return to school! We’re also feeling the strains of teaching during a pandemic and looking for creative solutions given the current situation we’re facing in education. If you love fun and engaging hands-on activities, but you’re not sure how that will look
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