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The kindergarten and Grade 1 students at Tremblay Elementary School were learning about animals and their habitats. The teacher of this class is a friend of mine and she sent me photos and this brief description of the project: As a summative assessment, students were tasked with choosing an animal and creating a diorama of that animal’s habitat. They were asked to consider the physical environment, and to include both a shelter and a food source. There was no written compone

In today’s seminar, classmates shared their biggest takeaways from Field 1 so far. It was interesting to hear what others found valuable. I particularly liked how one classmate noted that morning routines are important. In my experience, having something ready and waiting for the students to do as they enter the classroom is essential for setting the tone for the rest of the day. Another classmate remarked on the cohesiveness of the staff at the school she was placed at. It w

As I reflect on the first few days of my very first practicum experience, I admit, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect going in, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the opportunities to explore, learn, and reflect; especially through videos and research on topics that have long sparked my curiosity. During our seminar, many of my classmates spoke about classroom design and the frustration of not being able to experience it in person. Like then, I’ve found it hard to ignor

Today, I watched a great video from the APLC titled Effective Literacy Block Design. There is a lot that goes into teaching literacy wit so many skills that need to be taught, practiced, and revisited. I found this resource both practical and thought-provoking. It packed a lot of valuable strategies into a short amount of time, and although it’s aimed at K–2 educators, I found many ideas relevant and adaptable for my own grade 3 / 4 classroom. Two key areas stood out to me: t

I really enjoyed looking at classrooms today, as it gave me the chance to reflect on something I’ve always believed - that classroom design is much more than just decoration. Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a growing trend toward more aesthetically pleasing classroom spaces. At first, I wondered if this shift was just a byproduct of social media influence, or if there was real substance behind it. That curiosity led me to dig deeper, and I came across the work of Dr. Sa