Teaching Reflections · Topics for Parents and Students

The Importance of Teachable Moments

I’m swamped at work. So busy, in fact that I haven’t blogged in nearly a month, but somehow by the grace of God I’ve found 25 minutes to sit and write. My class agendas currently also feel this type of pressure.  I’m teaching multiple grade 10 English courses, so we are ramping up towards the… Continue reading The Importance of Teachable Moments

Literacy · Teaching Reflections · Topics for Parents and Students

No, the world is not coming to an end: 10 teachable moments about the American Election results to use in the classroom and at home

America has a new president-elect: Mr. Donald Trump, and kids want to talk about it, debate opinions, watch news programs and gasp – maybe even read about it or write a reflection expressing their emotions. It’s Christmas come early for teachable moments. More importantly, though, is our role in education to dispel the negative hype and… Continue reading No, the world is not coming to an end: 10 teachable moments about the American Election results to use in the classroom and at home