Alpaca Limerick Voted Number 1!
What is it about Alpacas? Is it that they look a little strange with their long necks, yet seem very cute and cuddly? When two Teacher-Librarians, Megan Daley and Kerrie […]
Category: Supporting Learning
3 Powerful, Hands-on Math Materials
Most of us learn more by doing than by just seeing or hearing. Exploring concepts in Math by handling real objects can set children up for success. Give your child/students […]
How to Write Humorous Limericks That Work
Writing any poem with rhythm can be a real challenge but writing a limerick which has a couple of very short lines that rhyme, can be downright frustrating. I know […]
What You Need to Know About Limericks
Limericks are short, funny poems about life to which everyone can relate. Whether referring to real events or fantasy, they make us smile and liven up our day. They appeal […]
How To Write Stunning Cinquain Poems Easily
Does your student have to write a poem but can’t get started? Here’s a simple method for writing a stunning Cinquain, a descriptive poem of only five lines. As a […]
Engage with the Delightful World of Poetry
Does the word “Poetry” remind you of deadly-dull lessons at school reading incomprehensible verse late in the afternoon? Fortunately, my Grade 6 class teacher loved reading poetry to us with […]
Rich Vocabulary for Writing
Does your child struggle with writing interesting stories, poems and reports for school? How can writing be improved to capture and hold the attention of readers? One quick fix for […]
It’s Fun to Lift the Flaps – Reading Discovery
A favourite game for very young children is “Peek-a-boo” where an adult hides their face behind an object, waits for 5 – 10 seconds, and then appears from behind the […]
How to Tackle an Assessment Task – Where Do I Begin?
What do you do when given an assessment task? Do you panic or experience a sense of heaviness? Do you wonder “Where do I start?” Is it clear to you […]
Meaningful Conversations
In life it seems relationships between people are more important to our happiness than accomplishments. How are good relationships begun and maintained? Communication is the key and the ability to […]