STAR Homework
I was looking for a way to build on the idea that I want my students to self monitor their own learning. While I wanted
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Whole Brain Teaching: Two weeks into Classroom Management
Two weeks in and I am so glad that I decided to finally return to the classroom. I was a little worried about my students
How Twitter has changed my life
For the past two years I have been a passive twitter member. I checked my twitter feed rarely. That was until a few months ago.
How to make your class welcoming for ELLs
As the new school year in Ontario begins in a month I know that I am thinking about week 1 activities. As I don’t have
I’ve Been Busy….Summer Planning
Well with my return to the classroom I have been doing a lot of thinking, blog stalking, reading, and planning on how I will
I’m Back….time for some diagnostics
So after a year of being off on maternity leave with my daughter, I have returned to work in June. As many of you may
Calling all Canadian Teacher Bloggers!!
Hello!?! Where are you Canadian teacher bloggers. I love the network of other teacher bloggers that is in the USA they have such a great
Pretty and Organized in the Classroom
So I really like making things look pretty and organized in the classroom. For the last few years I have been an ESL support teacher
Who are ELL students?
When I say ELL who do you think of? Is your first thought to those students who have arrived to your classroom from another country.
How to Modify for ELL students
When you have a beginner ELL student you may ask yourself how do I modify what I am doing for this student. When teachers know
STEPs for Ontario ELLs
Changes have happened for Educating ELL students in Ontario. Last year before I left on my maternity leave we assessed ELL students according to stages
How to Help ELLs Make Connections
Pictures on a graphic organizer help ELL students learn to make connections. Making connections is an important reading comprehension strategy. For ELL students it is