Journaling has always been a space where I can express my feelings and thoughts openly without judgement. It is a place where I feel heard and as an educator I believe it to be beneficial, especially to younger students, to start journaling to find their voice in English. I started journaling when I was in Grade 2 as a result of my difficulty… Read More
A lot of my students simply view English as a classroom subject and I totally understand. I was just like them when I was in primary school. English was about having accurate grammar and spelling. Nevertheless, I eventually enjoyed using English and I am going to share some tips with you from my learning journey. Watching English TV Shows… Read More
As an experienced educator who has worked with children of various ages, I have encountered students who, to varying degrees, require attention and assistance for even the simplest tasks. These students often exhibit a lack of belief in their own abilities, which can stem from a lack of experience or a fear of failure. While the desire to dote on our children is… Read More
Reading is SO Important You already know that reading is important. But did you know that studies have shown that reading for pleasure (when a child chooses what to read based on their interests) improves classroom performance not only in reading and writing, but also in mathematics? However, knowing how important reading doesn’t necessarily help you to engage your child in reading if… Read More