sandra Fernando

Culturally responsive math learning: Use global mathematical artifacts and histories (e.g., Bamboo Multiplication Table; Tomb of Menna; Ishango Bone; Suan shu shu; Khmer Zero; Mayan Dresden Codex; Kaktovik numerals; Al‑Khwarizmi; Fibonacci; Pacioli & da Vinci; Incan quipu) to learn more about the origins of number, algebra, geometry, and data in authentic cultural contexts. Curriculum-aligned skill development (primary to intermediate options): Target explicit Ontario Math expectations across N

School Day schedule with subjects, clothes, and colours, morning salutations and responses, calendar with months, numbers, and days of the week, Types of weather for the day, would you rather with space for 2 preferences.

This resource describes in kid-friendly language and imagery the different parts of the brain and how they work regarding emotions including the prefrontal cortex, cerebrum, hippocampus, cerebellum, amygdala, and brain stem. Then there are questions for students to understand how we can check how we are feeling with four steps including; self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. The next section is the Emotion Regulation 4 zones including the blue, red, yellow and green zones

Music instrument research project starting with two options of read-aloud books as inspiration to introduce the lesson, and a virtual tour exploration of a real-life orchestra. The lesson includes step-by-step guiding questions, learning goals, a template, a rubric, options of websites to get information (QR codes attached), student example.

Indigenous Artists of Canada including Shelly Niro and Norval Morrisseau. The product includes the artist's descriptions and art practice. The activities include multi-levelled (for diverse learners) comprehension questions (Recall & Reproduction, Skills & Concepts, Strategic Thinking, and Extended Thinking). Each level of questions also contains project-styled activity ideas to demonstrate their learning further.

Noticing When Our Actions Hurt Others: a social story that's broken down into steps focusing on, the characters, feelings, empathy, strategies, apologizing and making amends, and a consolidation. The activities include 3 levels of relatable scenarios with follow-up questions and activities to support understanding.

Long Range Lesson to boost Fluency in the classroom using the book "Grandmother School". Lessons will include Curriculum Expectations, Learning Goals, Guided Vocabulary exploration based on the book, Guided Fluency Practice with Dramatic Reading, Perspective and Creative Writing, Guided Basic and intermediate Parts of Speech lesson using examples, Book Synopsis, Reflection questions, and Assessments.

Literacy, Writing, and creative arts projects and activities, with assessments. Vocabulary with definitions word search. Comic strip template. Timeline and map-making template with guiding prompts.

Earth Day lesson & Activity Worksheets including the following earth day related activities and lessons; Story behind Earth Day (history reading), definitions, crossword and colouring page, fill in the blanks writing, sorting recycling vs. garbage, ISpy page, and word search

Students will be learning to understand the concept of individual differences, develop empathy and appreciation for diversity, practice expressing personal uniqueness, enhance listening and communication skills. There will be an exploration of the book "Different: A Great Thing to be" an a read aloud by the author. The final activity will be to create a diversity mosaic to bring together the similarites of the students and to celebrate the differences of each other.

2 Reading with comprehension questions and bonus activities related to reputable articles. Article 1: Notable Figures from Canada.ca Article 2: Toll keeper, community builder, Hamiltonian: The life and times of Julia Washington Berry from TVO Today.

Lesson using the CBC Kids article on How to tackle bullying? This Ontario teen made a short film, including brainstorming thinking questions for discussion and follow-up writing tasks. Also included creative script writing prompts designed to encourage students to think critically about the issue of bullying and explore ways to address it. The examples provided are just starting points, and students can develop their own unique stories and characters based on these prompts. Fully ready to teach

Algebra Full Unit with daily lessons and activities including creative activities in connection to art and art history, with step-by-step practice questions, choose your own level practice problems, and real-life word problems. Ready for use to present and share with students (Designed for Canadian grade 8 math, in a class with a full range of levels)

Algebra Full Unit with daily lessons and activities including creative activities in connection to art and art history, with step-by-step practice questions, and real-life word problems. Ready for use to present and share with students (Designed for Canadian grade 8 math, in a class with a full range of levels)

In this science lab, students get to explore the concept of biodiversity and its importance in sustaining our planet by first looking into the Earth: An Immersive Journey exhibition at the ROM. Then there are guiding questions for students to complete and reflect. Lastly, there are three creative projects for students to extend their thinking and learning. All three creative projects have rubrics attached.

Non-gender specific can be used for Mother, Father, Caregiver, andParent. The first activity is a special card where students can draw a picture of the person that means a lot to them, write a word that best describes them, describe their best quality, their favourite memory with them, and what they are most thankful for. The second is a vocabulary list of words to describe how much you care about someone with definitions and examples. The third is a lesson plan on How to Write an Acrostic and H

Reading Fluency with visuals to support the different voice styles. Different levelled texts to support a variety of reading levels. Social emotional learning text stories to promote better social skills in the classroom as well.

Students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe at least 3 different stress relief techniques for kids. 2. Explain how each stress relief technique can help kids feel calmer and more relaxed. 3. Practice using at least 2 of the stress relief techniques and describe how they made them feel. 4. Think and write about relatable stress scenarios in their everyday life 5. Understand and organize the stresses they can and cannot control.

The perfect long-term project that allows students to use their critical thinking skills to research an interest of their choosing to then create a final project and present. This resource has easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions that are ready to present to students, including assessment criteria!

Solar Eclipse full Lesson and 3 hands-on activities including; Create a Solar Eclipse Model: This activity will help students visualize how a solar eclipse occurs. Design Solar Eclipse Glasses: This activity will not only engage students creatively but also reinforce the importance of protecting their eyes during an eclipse. Pinhole Projector Craft: This activity promotes hands-on learning and encourages students to explore the science behind eclipses.