Here's an introduction to the story of THE WORDS WE SHARE 😎 And here's an intro to the inspiration behind the book: to write it, I drew from my own experiences immigrating to Canada at 6 y.o. and, like Angie in the book, often finding myself translating for my parents. 1/

So powerful to see many Bulldogs inspired to create their ow. Books after our visit with author Jack Wong this week #rtla38 @bridgebulldogs

Thank you to the Bridge PAC for these amazing books. A great way to remember staff who have left our school but who will always be Bridge Bulldogs. #rtla38 @bridgebulldogs

For some time I’ve been researching this: what are the conditions in which learning thrives? My observations... 💡Agency 💡Curiosity 💡Play 💡Guidance 💡Self-regulation 💡Exploration 💡Empathy 💡Time 💡Compassion 💡Voice #InquiryMindset #DiveintoInquiry #inquiry #aussieED

Bridge Bulldogs have voted. The 2023 Reader’s Choice Winners are “The Sour Grape” and “City of Dragons” #rtla38 #sd38learn @bridgebulldogs

What a wonderful surprise to be gifted with these creative t-shirts designed by students and made in our Library Learning Commons @bridgebulldogs #adst #cricutcreations #PinkShirtDay #kindnessisamongus #makebullyingextinct @sd38learn @SD38Arts

Pink Shirt Day at Bridge. Students from Div. 5 designed these tshirt to promote messages of kindness and inclusion @BridgeLLC38 @bridgebulldogs #rtla38 #sd38learn

Very telling info here from @PENamerica, who tracked school book bans during the 2021-2022 school year. What do the most banned picture books have in common? "Most feature a protagonist of color or characters who reflect the LGBTQ+ experience."

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Virtual visit soon doors for many to participate. Check out tonight’s opportunity to learn about & hear me read from Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults with @contentbooks 6pm CST @LernerBooks

We are closing in on 2000 schools and classes already signed up for the I Read Canadian FREE events on Wednesday! Sign up to hear/see some amazing authors and illustrators present.

November 2nd is “”I Read Canadian Day”. These lessons look like a great way to mark the day @bridgebulldogs

First 3D printer project this year: Div 5 was busy designing ghosts for our Halloween loose parts @bridgebulldogs #rtla38 #sd38learn

Thank you to our student announcers and staff for helping to raise our awareness of #IslamicHeritageMonth @bridgebulldogs @sd38learn

Educator giveaway! Win a signed classroom set of my new #mglit novel, #Odder. 💙🦦 🌊 RT and follow to enter. 🤿 Tag an educator friend for an extra entry. 🦈 I'll choose and notify a random winner tomorrow, 10/25. Books will ship mid-November! @MacKidsBooks

Drop Everything and Read Day and pajamas = a perfect combination for a rainy day. #rtla38

Our Staff Book Club books have arrived! Looking forward to some engaging and collaborative learning @bridgebulldogs #rtla38 #sd38learn

Thank you for sharing @DaveAlexRoberts thoughtful land acknowledgment written by elementary aged students. Such an engaging and powerful way for students to personally connect and understand the importance of land acknowledgments @bridgebulldogs #rtla38

Promised teacher librarians at ⁦@bctla⁩ I’d post this land acknowledgment students wrote on their own. I forgot which school, so if these are your students please reply and remind me! But this is so thoughtful and meaningful.