Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend a Beginning Teachers set of talks organised by the Toronto District School Board. My mentee was unable to attend but I decided to go anyway. I always learn some nugget of information on days like this. In addition, it was a good opportunity to connect with other teachers. I attended a session on play in the Early Years as I will still be teaching grade 1 and 2 in the upcoming year. I also want to improve on my guided reading practice, so I attended a session on this as well.
What I appreciated most from the day, though, was the gift each person received on their arrival – a picture book. Often the books are in English and I cannot use them but this year we received one in English and one in French. The English one I exchanged with someone for the French so I will be able to give my mentee a token from the day. I love the book I received – and I am sure the children will too. I already have an idea of how I am going to extend it. 🙂
This week I am grateful that I had the opportunity to attend the series of talks but, more especially, I am grateful for the gift of a French picture book.
What have you been grateful for this week? Share your comments or the link to your post below.
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2018
It contains beautiful, precious memories!
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It does Amy. And it will contain even more when I use it in my classroom 🙂
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Something so easy to forget when you’re an English speaker, Colline. Is your first language French, then? I’d never thought of that. 🙂 🙂 Soon back in the saddle.
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Nope – English is my first language. French is the third language that I have learned. And it is the language I teach.
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So what’s the second? X
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Afrikaans. It is a language I learned when I went to school in South Africa. At that time the country had two official languages and we had to do both at school.
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Of course. I’d forgotten 😃
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How awesome to
Have a handle on three languages – (deep bow of respect amiga)
And the book is muy bueno (ha)
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Let me try out some Spanish … muchas gracias 😄
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Ha- I was trying to be funny!
And Well I think you have the brain for it for sure! And with the more diverse languages you speak Spanish would likely be easy – I am
Surprised at how many phrases and words I picked up over the past 20 years – but not as much as I’d like-
I heard two guys speaking Spanish the other night and I could make out about 25% of their convo – wish it was mas
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My daughter started learning Spanish and she enjoys it. I thought about learning it with her but decided I would rather do something else with my time 😊
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Yes – like read – write – blog – chilllax – 😉
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Exactly!
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fun how we bloggers get to know each other?
ha
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This sounds like it was a fabulous day.
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It was Robbie. The only thing missing was my mentee – but I get to see her today 😊
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Colleen, what a wonderful day and it’s always good to refresh or learn something new. Your picture book was a thoughtful gift. I’m sure your students will enjoy it.
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I agree. As for the book, I will use it as a writing prompt. I will share some of the things with you that the children will come up with.
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I’ll be watching for those posts.
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