Weekly Reflection #3 — Stop Motion In and Out of the Classroom
Last week and this week we explored the world of stop motion and how we can use it to provide a valuable, fun STEM lesson for our students. It was fairly little preparation and...
Free Inquiry Week #4 – Learning & Down syndrome
This week we are going to talk about some learning considerations for learners with Down syndrome. People with an extra 21st chromosome don’t learn the way that other people learn. Their brain works differently....
Free Inquiry Week #3 – Down syndrome & Inclusion
This week I’m going to tackle a big topic. Inclusion. Kids who happen to have Down syndrome need extra support in school, that is no secret. What they don’t need is to be put...
Weekly Reflection #2 — Epic Books!
This week in class we experimented with and learned how to do screencasts using Screencastify It was my first time doing a screencast and the learning curve was moderate. Downloading the app and applying...
Free Inquiry Week #2 – A Diagnosis is just the beginning!
We learned last week that Down syndrome has become a terminable disease. It doesn’t have to be like that. Families who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis in pregnancy or after birth need support, encouragement...
Weekly Reflection #1 – My Experience with Social Media
The first exposure I had to social media was Facebook (FB), way back in 2009. Up until this point, it was email and the good ‘ol telephone for connection with people. I originally loved...
Free Inquiry Introduction Post #1: The Wonderful World of Down syndrome
Before I begin to dive into my posts I want to highlight my land acknowledgement. I have chosen to focus my free inquiry project on Down syndrome. When I was growing up, I attended...
Learning in the Primary Years Resources
We had the privilege of spending the morning learning from Carol Johns, a retired school teacher who has devoted her life to advocating for best practice procedures in the primary (and beyond) years. She...
Land Acknowledgement
As someone of European and Irish descent who has spent most of my life in the Kootenays, I am continually learning what it means to live as a respectful guest on this land. I...
Introducing Dr. Shelley Moore
If you’ve done any diving into Inclusive Education, especially in BC, you’ve likely come across Dr. Shelley Moore. She’s busy revolutionizing Inclusive Education pedagogies here in BC, around North America and across the pond....