• Education,  Parenthood,  Teacher Life

    Tangible Learning with OSMO Interactive Games

    I’ve talked before about digital literacy in the classroom, but my son is now at the age where he, too, wants to be connected. He’s grown to love his screen time and while we worry constantly about the amount of time he spends on a device, we also worry about WHAT he spends his time interacting with on the screen. Enter OSMO interactive learning games and apps. Studies show that the more a child can interact with what they are learning, the better they can build problem-solving and inquiry skills. As a teacher I know how integral these skills will be to him later in life. Tangible Learning with OSMO…

  • Blogging,  Parenthood,  Student Life

    Back on the Write Track

    I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here on the blog, but that doesn’t mean that I haven’t been busy creating content, trying new things, and exploring everything that I am capable of. This past year has been truly eye-opening for me in that I really had a chance to learn what is most important to me and what is in the best interests of my beautiful little family. And I Almost Quit Blogging! When I first started this blog it was a place for me to share my thoughts and to connect with other new mums who were navigating this scary world of parenthood. When one…

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    Parenthood

    7 Relatable and Inspiring Quotes about Motherhood

    7 Relatable and Inspiring Quotes about Motherhood If you’re new to the game (because motherhood is totally challenging — but still incredibly fun) then welcome to the hood! If you’ve been around the block a time or two then welcome back. Raising little humans isn’t easy, and often we feel that we are alone on this journey, especially when we are at our worst. These Mums have just the right words for the experiences that you and I have -or will- face at some point along our paths as mothers. Here are my favourite relatable and inspiring quotes about motherhood that really helped me feel like I wasn’t alone in…

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    Parenthood,  Teacher Life

    Diversity Education: Creating a Discrimination-Free Classroom

    What is Diversity Education? “Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.“ Ola Joseph Celebrating difference, honouring uniqueness, and teaching acceptance. Diversity education is about creating an environment where all bodies are respected and all perspectives are valued. Why should we teach diversity? While it’s easy to point our finger at a certain president south of the border discriminating and creating an atmosphere of unacceptance, there are in fact still many places here in Canada where dominant groups of people are unaccepting of difference, especially based on race, religion, and sexual orientation/identity. Discrimination occurs between individuals as well as groups of people and creates…