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Come and learn with me this Summer!
If you are interested in learning alongside me this summer, I will be offering the following professional learning opportunities:June 2014Connected through inquiry (CTI): A curious community of...
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Shine your light! You never know who it might inspire…
It should come as no surprise that I loved anything to do with the arts in elementary school. In Grade 5 I had the most inspiring visual arts teacher named Mrs. Amy Ha from Timberbank Public School in...
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A million thank you's all the way from Greece!
Yia sou (hello) from Greece!I am only here for another couple of days, however, I felt compelled to say a huge thank you for following the blog this summer and helping it reach the milestone of one...
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Happy September!
Kalo mina! Happy September!In Greece, they say "kalo mina" to wish each other a good month. I really love this concept, and thought that I would send some positivity your way. May your September be...
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A first day to remember…
Today I am proud to share that the growth inquiry project we had been been so deeply engrossed in at Bond Lake P.S., reached The Toronto Star newspaper! What a wonderful way to begin a new school year...
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We are three years old today!
Happy Birthday to our blog that turns 3 years old today! I cannot help but smile a giant smile from ear to ear on this special day! Thank you from my heart for all of your encouragement over the last...
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Back to School Learning Opportunities and FAQ's
Are you starting to feel organized and ready for this new year? These are some of my favourite back to school supplies!I hope that you have had a nice start to the school year and enjoyed International...
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Beauti-Fall day for a hands-on learning session !
I was recently invited to be a guest speaker in Orangeville, Ontario for the County of Dufferin.Thank you to Lisa Taylor and all of the Early Childhood Educators and Kindergarten Teachers who attended...
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Feeling grateful on Thanksgiving...
Photograph from ETFO advertisement in Professionally Speaking Magazine, Spring 2013.In May of 2013, ETFO (The Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario) visited our classroom at Bond Lake P.S. to...
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Feeling nostalgic…
In May 2013, ETFO (The Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario) invited us to participate in an Early Learning filming opportunity for their upcoming resources. When I found out that I would be...
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Designing professional learning opportunities that inspire creativity!
On Saturday, October 18th, 2014, I was invited to present at the 9th Annual Conference for the Durham Region Child Care Forum.I love to design professional learning opportunities that inspire...
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Instagram: A daily source for ideas
Instagram is my most used and loved social media platform! In an instance I am able to share ideas to inspire others, or browse popular hashtags such as #kindergarten, #teachersfollowteachers,...
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TransformEd Winter Workshops 2014
This winter, I will be offering three "breakfast and learn" workshops at the St. George's Golf and Country Club (1668 Islington Avenue Toronto, Ontario M9A-3M9) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00...
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Playing dress up...
According to Kate Spade (one of my favourite designers), "dress up begins at age five and never truly ends!" I completely agree with this and often express my creative side through my personal...
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Dearest Blog followers,Thank you for all of your interest in the upcoming Winter Workshops! All three sessions are a go, and receipts/confirmations will be emailed by the end of this week with further...
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Looking back on 2014
Where did 2014 go? Did anyone else feel like it flew by faster than previous years?To be completely honest with all of you, 2014 was a year that I will never forget, however, in many ways I felt as...
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A new year, means new learning and opportunities!
Happy New Year!The holidays came and went so quickly, and somehow we are already halfway through the first month of 2015. Have you stuck to your New Year's resolutions? I am feeling really excited...
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My February Life and Blog Challenge!
As I wrote on Instagram earlier this morning, it is the first day of February!!! For those of you who have been following my blog, I am sure that you have noticed that I adore colourful art materials,...
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Serendipity: The next chapter of my story
Serendipity means finding something good without looking for it. After watching the movie many years ago, I fell in love with the word and idea that a "fortunate accident" or "chance encounter" could...
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My v-day free giveaway!
Dearest L-O-V-E-ly Blog Followers,Happiest Valentine's Day wishes to you and yours! Though, I believe that we need to show our love each day and not only when it is dictated by a commercial holiday,...
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