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. 🤍

Gallery walking our new space of learning. Ending stories of learning to begin again next year.

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

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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

The theme is yellow! .The feeling is L O V E. … in these moments of wild, where do you find the joy?

It’s such a great book! It has inspired so many conversations.

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

Empowerment .Agency.Wonderment.Connection. What do plants do when people aren’t watching them?”.@msgingrich1

Learning is relational.Learning involves patience + time.Learning requires exploration .Learning should spark joy

The joy of learning!

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

This week in the circle room…. Evidence of what is seen, felt + experienced. 🤍.#cbeliteracy #teachingwithjoy

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