Thanks to @SuttonStingers, the SPS Ecoclub executive members for their thoughtful speech, Mr. Lawrence for organizing everything, Mr. Walkden, and Ms. Massig for their muscle and for those who contributed to the beautiful maple tree as my retirement gift.
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Great news for outdoor learning @YRDSB: Community Walks a green light! Watch for OEE protocols communicated to ensure a safe and meaningful experience for all. And check out these great resources. @perfinker Walking Curriculum is an easy entry point for those getting started!
The simple act of taking a walk—a walk with a curricular focus or purpose—can have wonderful educational impacts. If you’re looking for #outdoorlearning ideas to try this term, check out this wonderful resource from @perfinker 👇 outdoorclassroomday.com/reso…
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Today is going to be a hot one,so let’s try to keep cool,by doing some water activities,running through a sprinkler,having a water balloon fight or just doing water play.Whatever you decide take a pic&share.Stay hydrated!Don’t forget your bingo.#stingerplayday,@SuttonStingers
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Day four in our Mental Wellness Week, & we been rocking out with our favourite song, been grateful for many things,taken silly pictures with our sidekick.Now today,let’s show everyone our kindness and “Bee” kind to someone in your house.@SuttonStingers,#stingerspirit
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"We don't have to social distance from nature - from the trees, the grass, the dirt. Shake hands with the dirt." - Chief Joe Pierre. (Listen to the full recorded webinar from last week here: bit.ly/3eFUaP5)
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Useful reminder (from Stanford's Jo Boaler) for parents trying to teach at home re fallacies driving the (unnecessary) memorization of math facts: is.gd/sQpvys.
And if you've got an hour, here's a talk I gave on harms of tradtl math teaching: is.gd/axcfih
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June 1-7:
Every day, go for a walk outside. Science tells us that daily walks boost our problem-solving abilities. Admittedly, we could really benefit from finding some solutions to issues we've seen over the past few weeks and months. bit.ly/2XiVwth. Retweet to accept
I am grateful for all of the wonderful birds returning. I completed a 24 birdathon fundraiser on the weekend and saw a huge number of them.
Alrighty,you Stingers,this is day two of our Mental Wellness Week. Yesterday,we got are smiles on by rocking out to our favourite song,today we want you to tell us what you are grateful for,in words/picture. @SuttonStingers,#stingerspirit
We are grateful for our Sutton community.
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Big shout out to @maruccig We've been working on a land-based & Ojibwe virtual learning classroom :) here's a sneak peak at our work! Pictures are linked to live bird cams, how to say words in Anishinaabemowin, read aloud and outdoor messages and adventures by us.
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Join us for #VirtualJump!
Starting Monday May 25, Heart & Stroke is sharing free,downloadable activities for families. Each week will focus on a different EASY healthy habit.The goal is 100,000 kids helping kids & learning healthy habits at home.
Join us!
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For parents of children with LDs, check out @LDatSchool’s Learn at Home resources. Learn more about supporting your child at home including a ‘Free Webinar: Assistive Technology & Distance Learning – Developing Skills with Accessible Tools During COVID-19’ ldatschool.ca/tag/learn-at-h…
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Opinion: The pandemic might turn us all into birders /via @globeandmail theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
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Creating has been a focus for our family. A friend started a #Rockchallenge #scavengerhunt prior to Covid but it has taken off. Such a joyful part of many families days to make, search for & place painted rocks to recognize our community helpers and health heroes.
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We're hopping on the #DontHugMeHugaTree challenge and showing off our love for trees of all kinds while practicing #physicaldistancing. It's easy: post a pic, use the hashtag, challenge at least 3 people. @Educate_Explore, @OntarioAST, @taniacheng, over to you! 🌲
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Children can reach their full potential when they have a positive sense of self. This means that they are capable and comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, & opinions, & they feel like they matter.
Check out the Knowing Yourself activities. ow.ly/ylTR30qBbAq
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FAMILIES - We've developed a list of online resources to assist in supporting students with special education needs.
#covidEDU #StayConnectedYRDSB #YRDSBXceptionALL
Check it out: ow.ly/Oxai30qyHn5
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We’re live now with Katie, our outdoor education instructor who is sharing her top 5 tips for success in bringing kids outdoors! xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1vAxRBWlP…
Just returned from picking up discarded materials (mostly recycling containers) from a 2km stretch of the roadside.
Happy Earth Day. What types of birds will you see today?
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What birds can you see out of your window? I can see cardinals, a Coopers Hawk, Common Greco, Morning Dove, American Goldfinch @YRDSBEcoSchools @BirdsCanada
