TL;DR? No prob.

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Internet slang has a clever word for it: TL;DR (too long; didn't read). We agree. That's why we teachers need options for summarizing digital text. The screen snip explains it all. Check out the link. It's magic!

What's that say?

Do your scholars endeavor to comprehend clauses with brobdingnagian vernacular? Er, what?! What we mean to say is this: do your students struggle to read passages with big words?

Recently, a teacher recommended Rewordify, a website that provides reading level and vocabulary options for digital text. And, it's very user friendly. We really hope you research it check it out.

Math: Three Different Ways

Exploring all techniques, exploring all answers, these Grade 3 math students are problem-solving without anxiety in an inclusive learning environment. Cool.

Students "Make their Mark" with The Dot

September 15 is International Dot Day. Are you ready?

In the spirit of creativity and innovation and just plain fun, one of our favourite authors is getting globally connected with International Dot Day.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

An annual event, students all over the world are "making their mark." Find resources here. The video below, a "motion piece" by Pat Malley, was inspired by the book by Peter H. Reynolds.