Monthly Archives: August 2021

Day 1 (of 2021/22) year 25 of teaching; year 9 of my ‘days of learning’ blog (oh and we bought a house) Not burying the lead: I have made no secret that this is an interesting year for me (my … Continue reading →

SOL #12 (Summer of Learning 2021) getting ready for back to school (in general and in pandemic protocols season 3) <-teaser blog Great article to help kindergarten families get ready for first days and weeks… via cbc: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-kindergarten-prep-kids-checklist-1.6144747 There is … Continue reading →

SOL #12 (Summer of Learning 2021) getting ready for back to school (in general and in pandemic protocols season 3) <-teaser blog Great article to help kindergarten families get ready for first days and weeks… via cbc: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-kindergarten-prep-kids-checklist-1.6144747 There is … Continue reading →

SOL #11 (Summer Of Learning 2021) @bcpvpa gaining a new member… Today interviews were held to choose a new Vice Principal to join our school. New position for the school and district so there was a lot of interest. I … Continue reading →

SOL #11 (Summer Of Learning 2021) some thoughts on @wsj Future of Everything: the changes coming to education and learning https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-changes-coming-to-education-and-learning-11628784578 1. HOW SCHOOLS ARE REWRITING THE RULES ON CLASS TIME FOR STUDENTS—AND EVEN DITCHING GRADE LEVELS Love the North … Continue reading →

SOL #10 (Summer Of Learning 2021) Columbine book by Dave Cullen reminder about PTSD “Good readers re-read” is usually the instruction to re-try a word/sentence/paragraph for understanding and comprehension. I mindfully misuse this and highlight that “good” readers also re-read … Continue reading →