🕌 October is #IslamicHeritageMonth, a time to celebrate the rich Muslim heritage in Canada. Over the years, I've had the pleasure of connecting with members and leaders of our Muslim community here in Scarborough, and am proud to represent them at City Hall.

Join us for a talk with authors Rie Muranaka and Eriko Ishikawa on Sep 18, 6:30 – 8 pm ET as they discuss how picture books spark discussion about visible and invisible barriers. Place: In Person @ North York Central Library, Room 1 Secure your spot now: tr.jpf.go.jp/event/breaking-…

RT @tdsb: 🌤️ Our Summer Well-Being Guide is available in over 20 languages! Discover free activities and accessible mental health and well-…

Love our newly painted outdoor space!

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against any screen time for children under 18 months, and very cautious usage after that, with no more than an hour of “high-quality programming” for kids aged 2-5. But what about parents? Children are always learning from caregivers’ behaviors, so be the person you want them to be when it comes to screens. In-person, physical and social interaction is important for children’s development. When kids interact socially in person vs playing on an app, they learn to negotiate with playmates. They may explore how far they can boss a friend around before it spoils a good time, and respond to and observe body language in conversations, which can be different or even non-existent on a 2D screen. There’s also the matter of body learning. When it comes to toddlers, gross motor skills come before fine motor skills. When children manipulate objects — whole body movement with 3D objects — there is more visual and tactile input to their brain so that they are interacting in a more holistic way. While they are learning the motions to swipe on a phone or match a picture on an app, they’re not developing that whole body understanding of where they are in space, how they’re interacting with materials. Finally, young children may feel like they’re competing for their parent’s attention. Babies intently watch their parents and tune into their distraction. Dr. Steiner-Adair, clinical psychologist and author of The Big Disconnect, posits that multi-tasking parents are undermining “the deepest, most profoundly defining influence in a child’s formation of self,” that competing for attention with parental devices undermines that healthy development and a secure sense of self. Remember, parents needn’t feel guilty about every moment of screen time their kids get, or every moment of screen time they get. There’s a lot of pressure on parents to fill every minute of their child’s day with engaging, educational activities, but quiet time is important. There’s developmental value in kids having to figure out their own entertainment once in a while, rather than having it all fed to them. Video is by @SwoleDadNation

🌍Just SOME of the languages offered this summer in the International Languages Elementary Program include: - Cantonese - Mandarin Traditional - Spanish - Ukrainian - Bengali - Punjabi - Amharic Open to elementary students in SK to Grade 8. More info➡️ bit.ly/3QOueGi

RT @tdsb: Don't miss out! Our monthly Board Meeting will be held today at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join virtually. View the agenda:…

Musical cooperation with our friends from @ADAMBECKJRPS @LizBHolder @TDSB_Music

Courcelette are sending three teams ready to win!!

Gr 7 & 8s deep thinking with @canfirst robotics @AnnikaPint ready to take on world challenges!! @tdsb_GC @tdsb @LizBHolder

Off to Provincials!! Well done Ms Wilkins and teams! @tdsb @TDSB_GC @tdsb

Courcelette staff raising awareness one Purple Shirt at a time. @LizBHolder @tdsb #PurpleShirtDay #EpilepsyAwarenessDay @epilepsytoronto

Throughout the year we learn about the strengths and diversity of Canadians with African Heritage. The month of February we gave additional focus. Thank you OA Ms Bailey for your contributions to the display!!

Grade 3 & 7 Coding buddies strengthening our #transferableskills with Ms Trajanovski in the Learning Commons @TDSB_GC @LizBHolder @TDSB_STEM @sustainableSTEM

We paid respect to those who have given service to keeping peace today. Check out Ms Reynolds class and their inquiry around the importance of the poppy and meaning of “In Flanders Field” on the TDSB website tdsb.on.ca

Happy Halloween #purplepumpkinproject2023 #EpilepsyAwareness @EpilepsyFdn

Our amazing student fundraisers surpassed the teacher challenge of $3000 for @TerryFoxCanada raising $3100. Teachers lived up to their end of the “Pie in the Face” bargain!!!! @TDSB_MHWB @tdsb

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers who made our Fall Fest a success again this year!!! 🙏 @LizBHolder @tdsb

Can’t wait for Fall Fest tomorrow!!! Join us 11-3!!

We have a date!!!! Fall Fest 🍁 is back- October 14!!! Mark it on your calendars!! 🗓