What is Pinterest? One of the newest form’s of Web 2.0, Pinterest, allows user to “pin” their favourite photographs to boards, essentially creating photo albums or collages of ideas and pictures they love online. Virtually anything and everything exists on Pinterest and can be added. Whether you're looking for a recipe, a new hair style, … Continue reading Pinterest in the Classroom
Category: Health and Physical Education
This category will take you to posts which support educators in helping their students develop physical and health literacy through the implmentation of the Ontario health and physical education curriculum.
Teachers and the Twitterverse
When I talk to teachers about Twitter, usually their first reaction is similar to what mine was by stating “I don’t care that Ashton Kutcher just ate a ham sandwich.” I agree, and I don’t care either. But since joining Twitter 8 months ago, I’ve learned that’s not point of Twitter (unless you want it … Continue reading Teachers and the Twitterverse
Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Why Yoga in the Classroom? Yoga, as it exists in Ontario elementary schools consists of physical postures (asanas), breathing with awareness, developing self-concept, and a focus on relaxation. It moves beyond typical fitness concepts and helps students to make connections between their body and their mind. Yoga is referenced in the revised Ontario Elementary Curriculum … Continue reading Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Catching Heather Chronicles 