The Ontario Curriculum requires teachers to develop learning skills in their students. The six learning skills outlined identify ideas students need to learn about as well as experiences they need to have in order for meaningful learning to take place. These skills include: Responsibility Are students able to complete their work on time, follow through with commitments and requests and manage their behaviour and choices? Organization   We all know those students that ... View Post

Preparing for a sub should be part of every teachers back to school prep check-list. Planning ahead helps alleviate at least a little stress when emergencies and unexpected days off pop up. Knowing that your sub will have sufficient work to do with your students makes the decision to take a desperately needed sick day much easier. In my previous blog post: Classroom Management Tips, I spoke about the importance of being over-prepared for lessons. This is equally important when it comes to ... View Post