I had the honour of spending a day learning from Marian Small and Doug Duff. It was a day that both invigorated me in my math learning, and gave some practical next steps for me to use. They were both passionate and knowledgeable, and I can’t stress how they helped me consolidate my thinking around…
Month: January 2017
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And the Excitement Grows!
by Brian •
I am so excited to be learning from Marian Small tomorrow at her Math Leadership institute. I have been very grateful for the learning opportunities I have had with Kristin Phillips, a lead math learner in the WRDSB, and I hope to add to my knowledge bank with Marian Small tomorrow. I have never felt…
Books
Book Recommendation: Two Professional and One Personal
by Brian •
I find there are two types of professional reading: Those that inspire, and those that are practical. Unfortunately, I find that I am hard pressed to find both in the same. These next two books fall firmly into the latter category, which are usually more beneficial for this time of year, when finding a way…
Tales from the Past
Tales from the Past: Kindergarten
by Brian •
Early in my career, I was OTing (supply teaching) in a Kindergarten class when a little girl came up to me and asked if I could hold her hair elastic. Being naive, I said “Of Course”. As she placed it in my hand, I noticed it was wet. I asked her what happened. Her response,…
Boardgames!, Language, Math
Codenames – The Next Day
by Brian •
I continue to be impressed by the conversation that Codenames is eliciting in my students. Hearing the discussion on a clue of “Birds:5” was interesting to see how they could connect it to as many cards as possible. I also added in the “0” clue, where I tell them at least one card/concept that is…
Boardgames!, Uncategorized
What’s in a Name?
by Brian •
Name Codenames and Codenames Pictures Players 2 – Lots Play Time 5 – 20 minutes per round Game Style Group Play/Discussion, Clue Giving, Connection Making Codenames is a great party game that makes you consider how different words or pictures relate to each other. You are a codemaster, in a race to reveal your spy…