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Welcome! We are two passionate Canadian educators and sisters working in Toronto, Ontario who have over 14 years of experience working in the Intermediate division. Throughout our careers, we have been dedicated to fostering a dynamic, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students. Our extensive experience has allowed us to hone a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges of students in these pivotal years, while continually evolving our teaching practices to ensure each child thrives. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm to the classroom, making a lasting impact on our students' educational journeys.
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Monster in a Jar - Descriptive Writing
Engage your students with this imaginative descriptive writing assignment that sparks creativity and sensory detail! Perfect for building strong writing skills, this activity invites students to craft vivid descriptions of a monster — original or inspired by myths, books, movies, or games. It encourages them to use all five senses to bring their creature to life, helping develop rich, immersive writing. To deepen engagement, students will also draw and design their monster inside a jar or contai
5th - 8th
Creative Writing, Informational Text, Short Stories
Meme-ory - All Grades
Celebrate the end of the school year with this engaging, student-friendly meme-making resource! Perfect for middle schoolers, this activity invites students to create two original memes: one reflecting on their current school year and one imagining what the next school year might be like. Students can draw their memes by hand using paper and markers or pencils, or design them digitally on a computer or tablet using a meme-making app or website. The resource includes: A brief history of memes to
5th - 8th
Classroom Community, Visual Arts, Writing
Figurative Speech: Illustrating Idioms
In this creative task, students will choose an idiom and visually interpret its meaning through a drawing or illustration. They’ll need to capture the figurative sense of the idiom, rather than a literal depiction, to showcase their understanding of the expression. Whether it’s “a piece of cake” or “raining cats and dogs,” students will let their imaginations run wild, offering a unique artistic perspective on a common phrase. This exercise encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper
5th - 8th
Art, English Language Arts, Reading
Ice breaker: Classroom Chain
Spark meaningful connections in your classroom with our fun and interactive Ice Breaker Activity! Designed to get students talking and learning about each other, this activity uses a unique octagon-shaped sheet where students fill in personal “Getting to Know You” facts. Key features include: Engaging prompts that encourage sharing interesting and relatable factsOctagon-shaped sheets that students complete individuallyA collaborative chain-building exercise as students connect their octagons wit
5th - 8th
Character Education, Classroom Community
Incomplete Work Reflection
Help your students build responsibility and self-awareness with our thoughtful Self-Reflection Sheet for Incomplete Work. This easy-to-use tool guides students to honestly explore the reasons behind unfinished assignments and identify steps to improve. Key features include: Simple, clear prompts that encourage honest reflectionSpace to describe challenges or obstacles facedQuestions to identify distractions, time management, or understanding issuesGoal-setting section to plan how to complete mis
5th - 8th
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! We are two passionate Canadian educators and sisters working in Toronto, Ontario who have over 14 years of experience working in the Intermediate division. Throughout our careers, we have been dedicated to fostering a dynamic, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students. Our extensive experience has allowed us to hone a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges of students in these pivotal years, while continually evolving our teaching practices to ensure each child thrives. Together, we bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and enthusiasm to the classroom, making a lasting impact on our students' educational journeys.
Teaching style
Our teaching style is rooted in equity, engagement, and cross-curricular learning. We are committed to creating a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. Through engaging lessons, we make learning come alive, connecting concepts across various subjects to create a more holistic understanding of the world. By weaving together different disciplines, we encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are not only relevant to academic success but also to real-world experiences. Every lesson is designed to inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and build a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.
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