Enthusiastic by nature, I became a school principal because of my steadfast belief that high quality instruction drives student success. I am a product of the school system I went through in Vancouver, British Columbia. My children are successful products of the school system in Coquitlam, British Columbia, a suburb of Vancouver. However personal experienceContinue reading “Social Emotional Learning Through Children’s Literature”
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Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el
Written by Dan Bar-el Illustrated by David Huyck Tundra Books 2014 Dan Bar-el brings his strength as a storyteller to audiences of young children to his work as an author. He works magic captivating young listeners. Max, the main character of his story, is every bit as verbal as the author but less successful atContinue reading “Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el”
Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis
Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by David Huyck Linda Bailey has created another fun book to engage young readers in reading and writing. Just like the Stanley series, it pulled my students into using their imagination. Linda Bailey has played with rhyme. We used the Draw and Tell app on the iPad minis to speculateContinue reading “Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis”
Book Review: My Granny Loves HOCKEY
Written by Lori Webber Illustrations by Eliska Liska Simply Read Books 2014 Lori Weber is from Pointe-Claire, Quebec and a hockey enthusiast, as many little girls in Canada are. In this charming book, the grand daughter is able to help her grandmother to live out her dream of playing hockey. It’s a nice addition toContinue reading “Book Review: My Granny Loves HOCKEY”
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