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We recently learned from a Richland parent about these awesome place mats. This link provides a template to print and laminate, so that your children can write on them with dry erase markers and wipe off to start again. Here is our favourite design: These 
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The Reggio philosophy encourages a community of learners who think reflectively and who collaborate as they: explore and discover propose ideas problem solve develop and test hypotheses “The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the 
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“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” ― Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island At Richland we celebrate the arts and are continually reminded of the power of arts integration through our Reggio-inspired Inquiry Learning approach. One needs 
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The mention of the name Vygotsky takes me right back to university, where his name as an influential psychologist and educational theorist was first introduced. Inquiring Minds would like to share some of his more noteworthy insights on education, primarily because of their relevance to 
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“…The heart of the issue for 21st Century Learning is not merely using technology but regularly engaging students with questions they can explore rather than only answers we want them to absorb.” As part of our commitment to sharing insights and reflections on learning in 
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In a previous post, we shared the inquiry project currently unfolding in the Junior Kindergarten classroom. The children continue to be captivated and curious with the ice and snow they are studying. Here is a fascinating interview with one of our JK students, Sebastian. In 
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In our world, Sir Ken Robinson is a rock star. Please take the time to explore this video of Sir Robinson’s talk, “Finding the Catalyst for the Education Revolution“, from The 9th Annual AERO (Alternative Education Resource Organization) Conference. Sir Robinson offers yet another compelling 
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“…Learning is the goal. Grades exist simply to communicate the amount of learning.” This is an interesting post written by Paul Cancellieri, a U.S. based middle school teacher, on SmartBlogs.com. Mr. Cancellieri’s article addresses the impact and importance placed on grades as measurements for students. 
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A January 22nd policy paper by Michael Fullan, special advisor to Premier Dalton McGuinty, states, “with strong literacy and math skills established, it’s time to put the focus on higher order skills such as character education, critical thinking/problem-solving, collaboration and creativity to help engage students 
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“Imagine children who have developed a caring relationship with the natural world, who have been given the time and opportunity to experience it in meaningful ways. Imagine children who have a growing commitment to protect water, air, plants, and wildlife because they understand that these 
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