Monthly Archives: September 2011

My Dream Teaching Job

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

That is one of my favorite pictures. It is me, coaching my team from Drumheller, probably the most rewarding coaching experience I ever had… so far. I look at that picture and I am immediately filled with the feeling I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Anybody

Posted on September 24, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY NC ) flickr photo shared by Zhanardi   I love telling people I teach Grade 8 or Grade 9. I love seeing the WIDE range of reactions that come with that news. Many feel that I … Continue reading →

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Opinions

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY NC ) flickr photo shared by Ivana Vasilj I have always been someone who had an opinion. I also probably shared my opinions far too often when I was young. I don’t remember being stifled too … Continue reading →

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Next Play

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by americanistadechiapas George was right. He told me I was crazy to think that I could write a blog post for everyday I taught. I should just know that he will be … Continue reading →

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5 Minutes Of Learning

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Today in my science class, I wanted to get kids thinking about the different states of matter but in a different context then water vapour – water – ice. It just seems like that is their “go-to” example, and it … Continue reading →

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Youth Center Activity

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

  While I won’t be writing a full post, I wanted to stick to my plan of posting something reflective everyday I teach. I know this is probably a lofty goal but its worth a try. Today my Gr. 8 … Continue reading →

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No Iron Fist Necessary

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY SD ) flickr photo shared by leunix   People give new teachers all kinds of advice. In one of my practicums I remember being told not to say “please” or “sorry” to my students because it … Continue reading →

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Dream Big

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Shorts and Longs | The Both And I said something to my students the other day during an activity that elicited an odd response. We were working on our idea of … Continue reading →

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Surprise! I Learned Something Too

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Dominic’s pics Well Week 1 is in the books (short three day week with kids), and it has been the most jarring, exciting, intimidating and informative first week of my career. … Continue reading →

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New Tasks and Old Tools

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by State Library of Victoria Collections I have been thinking about this for the better part of a week now, and today I finally feel ready to share. The school I work … Continue reading →

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