Connecting with others digitally
In our technology filled word it is more important than ever for students to learn to navigate the internet safely. In addition, teaching students to use technology as a tool for learning and gaining awareness about the importance limiting screen time are essential for promoting healthy usage.
September 30th was Orange Shirt Day. We recognized this dark chapter of Canadian history by reading, discussing and completing an activity around the story, When I was Eight, by Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton.
Mindfulness is becoming an increasingly popular theme in education. Students engaged in mindfulness education are better equipped to manage the the day to day challenges associated with childhood. Learning to look through a "Growth Mindset" lens and recognize the difference between thinking patterns are just some of the ways that students can improve their social/emotional well being.
This is a great little video that shows how to formulate deep thinking questions that can be used to guide an inquiry project. How can you phrase your wonder in order to make it a level 3 type of question?