Ms Everett

Science Literacy Week is coming up! We have a great lineup of webinars for teachers, including “Rethinking STEAM: Sustainable Approaches to 21st Century Learning Experiences” on Sept 23. Full #SciLit webinar schedule at bit.ly/LSF_webinars

@symecreative Teaching climate change without 1) action a 2) hope 3) imagination only adds to eco anxieties and trauma

Do schools teach sufficient imaginative skills to meet the existential threats we face? If not, should we be striving to address the deficit? Where do you see the effort?

@symecreative Agree 100%

@symecreative It's appalling

Stoicism of the daft.

Just a reminder to sign up for our upcoming #OutdoorLearning webinars next week while we still have space! Check out the full schedule at bit.ly/LSF_webinars and sign up today!

First week blues? Don't stress! Our new back to school toolkits for gr K-12 have step-by-step lessons for a smooth return to the classroom after a chaotic last year. Free download at lsf-lst.ca/thinking-forwa…

@RelevantLilly @GiftedTawk An *essential agreement* assumes a culture of enhancement, relevance, and mutual respect. Sound like you are holding up your end... Are they?

@GiftedTawk In our essential agreements it states we are to be fully present, no devices can be used. We can’t draw, SO in my head, I go to my happy place! And I mentally make a list of what I could or should have been doing.

Teachers: What are your strategies for surviving a week of sitting through all-day professional development sessions?

Omg we need these @MorningStarMS!!

@symecreative Your tweets are really one of the best reasons I look at twitter ... 👍 Light in the darkness

How can teachers get kids to reveal their souls unless we can celebrate and seek out imperfections?

LSF is looking to hire a bilingual Program Coordinator! Learn more about the position here: ow.ly/Jk4N50FBxZR and email samantha@LSF-LST.ca if you think you might be a great fit!

@JamieViera3 @CarolJago I agree about these ones... But in general, I am a no

The last time you finished a great book did you say to yourself, “Gosh I’d like to make a diorama”? Me, neither.

Omg I love this so hard folks!!!

@symecreative Oh hallelujah.... So much need for educators to understand the need not only to have imagination... But how to really cultivate it in others. Glad you are on the job!!

Delighted to have just submitted my chapter for a new preservice textbook, “Cushing ICE” (imagination & creativity education). Happy to clear my desk a bit before summer courses.

📅 The public survey for the @citymississauga's Urban Agriculture Strategy closes today at 11:59pm. Whether you are a long time gardener or just getting started, everyone has a place at the table. Have your say at mississauga.ca/homegrown

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity, "Biodiversity is the food we eat, the water we drink, it is the air we breathe...it is a part of us, as we are a part of nature" -Dr. Palmer (Executive Secretary, UN Convention on Biological Diversity) ow.ly/kfRx30rGGxw

Learning about the joys of urban birding from David Lindo as part of the #torontobirdcelebration. Can hardly wait until our 'Bird TV' garden is complete! @MorningStarMS @LSF_LST

Our first plant babies!!! @TRCA_HQ @MorningStarMS

@PeelSchools Be real... There aren't questions about the 'community learning model' aka hybrid approach. Parents and educators are saying a resounding NO to this model. Do better. There is nothing pedagogically sound in this approach and you know it.

We've been getting questions about the 2021-22 school year. Staff are working to develop an approach that carefully considers the pedagogical & health implications, while adhering to direction received from the Ministry of Education. Additional info will be shared next week.

@NHenryFundi I have a cool math game related to this... Will add Benjamin's story to it!

Benjamin Banneker, a Black Scientist, Was An Early Cicada Researcher. His Work Has Been Mostly Overlooked npr.org/2021/05/11/995…

Native species ready to germinate! Hope to get lots of seedlings to plant in our school garden! Thanks @TRCA_HQ for getting us started with the Native Plants webinar. @MorningStarMS