What I have come to realize is the importance of HEART in this work.
Grateful for the past 16 years of little hearts that have added to my story. I will take all those into my next chapter.
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So many beautiful stories are being shared in our circle room redesign.
Teachers students have committed to an authentic call to action are showcasing their heartful learning.
“Seeing my work makes me feel like I belong.”
@Indigenous_cbe #cbeliteracy
Provocation year long reflection: What can you share about the value of the circle?
Student voice:
“Just like dandelion fluff, it’s a place to belong connect to before you go into the world and start your own journey.” 🥹
#cbeliteracy#getoutside @Indigenous_cbe
The power of a metaphor!
Provocation: What can you create to show your appreciation of the community coming together in circle?
#cbeliteracy#getoutside
What did you do in school today?
Students have been making stuffies using naturally dyed fabrics with a purpose.
The donut represents the circle the sprinkles for diversity within the ⭕️
Others thoughts were for connections to nature, to bring more joy, emotional supports.
We are party ready!
Kindie friends revised our book Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion) found creativity imagination from our natural world.
“I knew you were okay to take these because you listened to your heart.”
“Look, I’m wearing natures makeup! #cbeliteracy#getoutside
Making room for student voice.
Each classroom will be leaving an artifact to showcase their Call to Action.
How do we select artifacts that aren’t ending the conversation learning, but rather a place to start the learning journey again?
#cbeliteracy @Indigenous_cbe
Kindie friends spent time looking carefully and experiencing what happens when we centre our heart in the learning journey 💛
“Ms. Hinder, I wrote a love letter to Mother Nature because she makes me happy.”
#cbeliteracy
Âmî Osâwâpikones (Dear Dandelion),
We know that nature comes as a teacher, storyteller healer.
Thank you for the joy, connection, wonderment, creativity, inspiration gift of slowing down today.
With love,
grade 3/4
Sounds scapes connected to emotions.
Students spent time in nature listening to the intersections of sounds all around us. These sounds sense of place created emotions that we brought to life with contour lines.
#getoutside#cbeliteracy
Messages from tiny hearts in circle today.
“Don’t be afraid of your shadow; it’s really just a constant reminder that there is light all around you.”
- Rachel Welchin
#SolarEclipse2024