Have you ever met a little 6-year-old boy with Super-Powers? Or, perhaps a better question would be: Have you ever met a little 6-year-old boy who didn’t have Super-Powers? Many boys this age are full of energy, excitement, enthusiasm, and beans. Yes, a lot of BEANS! Some of these children also have very little self-controlContinue reading “Charmed, I’m Sure”
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A Lesson in Persistence and Collaboration
One of our Grade 5 teachers tried something new a couple of weeks ago. It turned out fabulous, but not without a few hiccups. Her class is studying the environment, so she wanted to have her class collaboratively answer a debatable question regarding farming salmon. With the help of our Teacher-Librarian, she and another GradeContinue reading “A Lesson in Persistence and Collaboration”
Letter Grades Pt. 2
If you read my last blog post, you know how much I am struggling with giving out letter grades this term. I received some great advice and many blog posts to read in relation to this very topic. It was exciting to read other people’s ideas. If you happened to be a fly on theContinue reading “Letter Grades Pt. 2”
A Lesson Learned
As I get ready to start a new school year, at a new school, I am reflecting on my previous years experience as a Vice-Principal. My mind is filled with so many questions. What worked in my previous assignments? What didn’t work as well? What would I like my goals to be for the upcoming year? WhereContinue reading “A Lesson Learned”
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