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Sometimes when my grade 7 and 8 students inform me they don't like group work, I ask them if they like to spend time with their friends and family, or if they hope to have a family of their own one day. It leads to a discussion on how healthy relationships and families require the same key components necessary for collaboration.

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As I get older and my nuclear family has changed and grown, it seems like managing time and maintaining relationships is a great act of collaboration. It requires effort and commitment on all sides. Thank goodness for Google Calendar! :)

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This is the first baby quilt I ever made. That is my partner's mother at the top of the frame. This was quite the learning experience for me and a good way to bond with her early in our relationship. I wish my students could quilt together! It involves math, art, and a lot of collaboration to get to the final product!

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I have this poster in my classroom. I love that it gives the idea of ideas being tossed around. I often draw their attention to the person with their hand up to remind them that it is important to take turns and be respectful of other's opinions during collaboration.

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This is the WRDSB Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement. If you look closely collaboration is at the very top of the triangle. It is central to our school board's agenda, and mine!

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This is my coworker Ms Berry. This year we taught grade 7 Math together and were constantly going back and forth, sharing ideas. We made a point of telling students how we would meet after school, create assessments and tasks together and work through problems just like they do. She's amazing! This is us on the grade 8 Ottawa trip last week. (I'm on the left)