A child’s life is transformed within the classroom. Teachers are responsible for much more than just academic enrichment. Their classrooms are the second home. The place where kids will learn not only math but also important life lessons. A mini-lesson is a short lesson that will have...
“Books allow you to fully explore a topic and immerse yourself in a deeper way than most media today.” — Mark Zuckerberg Do you want to know the secrets of successful people? When I was a kid, I wanted to be a celebrity, so my parents...
As you may notice, the digital world is becoming highly competitive. Canadian tech companies continue to surge and so does the demand for a more modern workspace. Designing an office has always been about brand interpretation - and there are different ways to do it. Choosing...
Now that reading on a screen is becoming more popular, finding reliable resources within the big sea of the digital world is becoming a challenge. Librarians are coming up with different strategies to get in front of their users outside of the library’s walls. We did our...
Teachers are without doubt superheroes. They possess many superpowers that they bring to their classrooms to improve the world. From imparting knowledge to building character. Nowadays, in most households, both parents must work to provide for their families. This means that they are spending less time...
“Libraries are about freedom. Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, freedom of communication. They are about education, about entertainment, about making safe spaces, and about access to information.” –Neil Gaiman Do you know that October is Canadian Library month? During this month, libraries across Canada raise...
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said" Communication plays a key role in effective relationships. Effective communications in all ways (verbal, facial expression, the tone of voice, etc.) can help improve the student’s behaviour and help them better process the information. Remember...
We all know that being seated for eight hours a day, in a poor-quality chair, can bring a lot of health issues in the long term. Joint pain, back pain, numbness, you name it! And we also know that buying those fancy chairs can get very...
Convert your library into a space that promotes learning and collaboration! I’m sure by now you are familiar with what learning commons are, but in case you are not, here is an explanation. Now that we don’t need a physical place to go to have access...
A community is a group of people who come together for a common purpose. Creating one within your classroom, where everyone supports each other and feels welcome is one of the best things teachers can do to build a stronger team. Having different cultures, experiences and...