Innovative Learning Ideas by Jenna Gilbertson

Powerful Learning - Delta Learns

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Explore this site for everything from best assessment practices to relationships, reporting, and giving feedback.

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Simple ways to build in formative assessment every day.

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Posters - Aboriginal Ways of Knowing from BCTF

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National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:23:49 UTC

"It is not your story to tell and profit from" from Carolyn Roberts.

Choosing "Own Voices" texts allows us to recognize the role of Indigenous knowledge and that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations.

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:26:09 UTC

Jo Chrona is a leading expert on place-based education, culturally responsive teaching, and anti-racist work.

High Yield Math Routines

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:30:42 UTC

Mentor Sentence Video

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:32:19 UTC

Mentor sentences video from Ideas by Jivey - my favourite way to teach grammar, sentence structure, parts of speech, punctuation, style, literary devices...basically everything. ;)

Free Learning Project

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:39:42 UTC

ADST Project for Maker Space or Genius Hour

Stop Motion Video Project

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:40:51 UTC

Stop Motion Video Project (Arts Education, ADST)

Modeling Matter Summative Assessment

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:42:15 UTC

An example of how to weave ADST design thinking into a different subject (Science 4)

Elementary Literacy from Surrey Schools

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:55:18 UTC

Which One Doesn't Belong? #WODB

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:56:43 UTC

Just one of the great math routines you can add in to your classroom.

Adrienne Gear

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 16:59:04 UTC

Reading Power, Writing Power, Powerful Understanding

Steve Wyborney Estimation

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Mentor Sentence Example: Every Good Thing

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 20:32:31 UTC

A first lesson we used in Grades 4/5 to introduce mentor sentences and focus on capitalization, punctuation, and metaphor.

Grandad's Prayers of the Earth - Mentor Sentence

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Love is a Family Mentor Sentence

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Core Competency and First Peoples Principles of Learning Reflection

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 20:58:06 UTC

Secret of the Dance CC and FPPL Reflection

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 20:58:39 UTC

Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox CC and FPPL Reflection

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-19 20:59:07 UTC

I Like Me Mentor Sentence

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-20 03:03:05 UTC

Mentor sentence with dialogue

Guided Reading Templates

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-25 18:55:24 UTC

Lesson templates, overview, and note taking sheets for small group Guided Reading

Forces and Motion Student-Selected Experiment

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-25 18:59:22 UTC

I love giving students choice in assignments, tools, and presentation of learning. This was always a fun way to see students learn through trying and making changes.

Social Studies Choice Boards

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-25 19:00:15 UTC

I often used choice boards for early finishers or for project choices across the curriculum - these work with grades 3-5 Social Studies curriculums.

Planning Presentation

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-25 19:01:40 UTC

Click for templates, examples, and links for unit plans, dayplans, year at a glance, and more (including Catholic worldview and Indigenous perspectives).

Editable Mentor Sentence Template

jgilbertson2 — 2021-11-25 23:54:36 UTC

Feel free to edit and change for your own mentor sentence!

Glows and Grows Writing Feedback

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-15 17:14:41 UTC

These sheets can be used by students for self-reflection or teachers during writing conferencing to provide immediate and specific feedback.

Student Writing Handbook Recommendation: Hooks

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-16 15:15:02 UTC

These are fantastic for modeling, recording, and teaching great hooks and ways to incorporate them into student writing.

Student Writing Handbook Recommendation: Conclusions

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-16 15:16:31 UTC

Great for teaching students to end their writing as strong as they began.

Student Writing Handbook Recommendation: Writing Office

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-16 15:17:46 UTC

This a great all-around writing reference for students, a perfect starter to building a writing handbook.

Student Writing Handbook Recommendation: Punctuation

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-16 15:21:47 UTC

Great for allowing students to reference common punctuation, and begin to experiment with more complex punctuation.

Student Writing Handbook Recommendation: The Bundle

jgilbertson2 — 2021-12-16 16:12:17 UTC

This bundle is WELL worth the price - highly recommend if it is in your budget!

Clothesline Math

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 15:58:49 UTC

An interactive way to compare and order numbers.

BC Numeracy Network

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 16:01:20 UTC

Resources and presentations on everything from numeracy assessment and routines to outdoor learning.

Number Talk Images

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 16:04:32 UTC

A collection of interesting real-life math to use as a jumping off point for number talks.

Estimation 180

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 16:06:52 UTC

Math lessons that build number sense

Awesome math padlet

sharleneweingart — 2022-01-06 16:10:27 UTC

Math and Science in Richmond (SD#38)

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 16:40:01 UTC

This site includes math GOLD from Janice Novakowski.

Family Resources Padlet

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 20:38:46 UTC

Online Learning Ideas

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-06 20:39:33 UTC

A Beginner's Guide to Shifting Toward Online and Distance Learning

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-07 22:55:19 UTC

Continuum of Learning Padlet

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-09 00:44:45 UTC

Seesaw Remote Learning Step-by-Step Guides

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-10 19:10:00 UTC

December Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-11 21:35:09 UTC

Wise Literacy Practices

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Sharlene's Padlet

Christian Education Resources

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Melodie's Padlet

Art Canada Institute

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-13 05:38:04 UTC

Cross-curricular independent art projects

Mystery Science

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Distance learning guide

WODB?

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Math Talk Posters

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Read Works

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-16 16:38:08 UTC

Remote Learning from Ditch That Textbook

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Literacy 44

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Templates, graphic organizers, and strategies

Math Small Group Zoom Meetings

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Online Instructional Resources

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-18 23:26:45 UTC

Math and Numeracy

Cereal Box Dominos

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Cereal Box Dominos Video

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CISPG January Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-20 19:37:30 UTC

ADST Integration - Sample Assessment Task

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-27 16:13:07 UTC

Editable Copy - ADST Assessment Task

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-27 16:14:19 UTC

Classroom Duck Pond

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-27 20:52:17 UTC

Introduction to probability in carnival games

Create Your Own Carnival Game Assessment Task

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-27 20:53:05 UTC

Functional Closure/Online Learning

jgilbertson2 — 2022-01-27 22:48:51 UTC

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Math Running Records and more

sharleneweingart — 2022-02-07 02:54:00 UTC

Dr. Nikki Newton and Ann Elise Record - treasure chest here!

Primary Emergency Lesson Plans

jgilbertson2 — 2022-02-10 17:11:24 UTC

Intermediate Emergency Lesson Plans

jgilbertson2 — 2022-02-10 17:13:31 UTC

Core Competency Mid-Year Reflection

jgilbertson2 — 2022-02-22 19:38:21 UTC

Shared on BC Teachers Covid-19 Support Group on Facebook by Kim Chapman

Editable Core Competency Reflection/Student Self-Assessment

jgilbertson2 — 2022-02-24 17:14:44 UTC

Triangulation of Data Resource Package

jgilbertson2 — 2022-03-03 20:23:56 UTC

A resource for collecting, documenting, and assessing learning

Editable templates: Triangulation of Data

jgilbertson2 — 2022-03-03 20:24:40 UTC

Cats are Liquid

jgilbertson2 — 2022-03-23 17:10:30 UTC

This was how I introduced my states of matter unit upon reviewing the 3 states of matter and properties. It was a great discussion on using evidence, examples, and academic vocabulary to draw a scientific conclusion.

March Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-03-23 17:13:18 UTC

February Learning Update

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April Collaboration Menu

jgilbertson2 — 2022-04-07 23:57:18 UTC

CISVA Christian Education Curriculum / Alive in Christ Alignment

jgilbertson2 — 2022-04-07 23:57:47 UTC

The Rough Face Girl Mentor Sentence (Compound sentence)

jgilbertson2 — 2022-04-14 16:52:01 UTC

Five Minute Field Trips (from CPAWS): Great way to recognize Earth Day, or for any time to extend learning beyond your classroom!

jgilbertson2 — 2022-04-14 21:38:26 UTC

Alphabet

jgilbertson2 — 2022-04-18 01:03:08 UTC

I made this and coloured it in to use as my classroom alphabet - it's great for showing the sounds as well as whether the letters are tall, small, or fall.

Weaving the Ways, Unpacking the Harm

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-05 21:37:41 UTC

Reading Posters

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-16 17:39:19 UTC

I used these to share and model the reading habits of myself and students.

Empathy in Design

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-16 17:43:55 UTC

A great way to add the first step of Empathy to design thinking.

Planning Presentation

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-16 17:54:53 UTC

Presentation by Jenna Gilbertson and Melodie Van Der Meer on unit, weekly, and daily planning.

Transform Cloud

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-21 06:42:49 UTC

Summative Assessment for Adrienne Gear's Power to Transform

Guided transform lesson plan

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-21 16:52:39 UTC

I use this to form guided book club discussions about books that transform our thinking. (Flexible grouping, a variety of texts, sharing our thinking)

SOR Reading Strategies from IMSE

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-26 16:39:06 UTC

Common Phonics Rules

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SOR Overview by SLP Literacy Corner

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Verbal Path for the Formation of Letters by F&P

jgilbertson2 — 2022-05-26 16:42:30 UTC

SSOC (Strengths, Stretches, Opportunities, and Challenges)

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-02 15:03:09 UTC

From Sharlene Weingart

The Spiral of Inquiry

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Inquiry Template from School District 41

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Respectful Land Acknowledgement

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- Delta

French Indigenous Resources

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Compiled by Delta

Learn the Terms

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-02 17:47:11 UTC

An antiracist engagement strategy from Delta

Sample Unit Plan Template

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 16:27:43 UTC

Example Unit Plan - Grade 4 ELA (Nonfiction Inquiry)

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 16:29:13 UTC

Listening to Indigenous Voices

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 17:30:42 UTC

Seeking Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 17:50:51 UTC

Notes from Theme Development Day with CISVA (Rose Pillay)

Guidebook to Indigenous Protocol

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 18:12:28 UTC

From https://www.ictinc.ca/

Empowering the Spirit

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-09 20:11:49 UTC

A Brief Introduction to Science of Reading Strategies

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-16 18:21:01 UTC

June 2022 CISPG Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-16 18:38:24 UTC

CISPG Levelling Chart- Reading Benchmarks

jgilbertson2 — 2022-06-20 16:05:34 UTC

Seeking Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation: Come to the Fire

jgilbertson2 — 2022-09-29 21:53:19 UTC

Classroom Jobs Display

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:16:39 UTC

Advertisement and Display for Classroom Jobs

Classroom Jobs Application

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:18:04 UTC

Students completed applications and had their job for an entire month. They would then spend a few days training the next successful applicant.

Reward Menu

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:19:03 UTC

Students were paid weekly for their jobs and could redeem their pay cheques for their choice of reward.

Door Signs

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:19:36 UTC

Door signs for when we were "project-ing" or completing assessments quietly.

Make Up Work Memo

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:20:19 UTC

Kept on the desk with a folder if students were absent, or sent home before students went on an extended vacation.

Communication Log

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-20 20:23:45 UTC

I always record every phone call or verbal communication for tracking and documentation purposes.

Learning Ladder Sample from Sharlene Weingart

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-27 16:12:03 UTC

A learning ladder for My Math Path (Grade 4)

October Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-10-27 19:39:06 UTC

November Learning Update

jgilbertson2 — 2022-11-28 16:27:12 UTC

On the Trapline: School-Wide Write

jgilbertson2 — 2023-08-24 19:48:31 UTC

Be a Good Ancestor: School-Wide Write

jgilbertson2 — 2023-08-24 19:50:33 UTC

Coding Unit Plan (Grade 6/7 ADST Module)

jgilbertson2 — 2023-08-24 22:22:13 UTC

Inclusive Design Unit Plan and Resource Package (ADST Grade 6/7)

jgilbertson2 — 2023-08-24 22:22:48 UTC

Editing and Revising Checklist

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A game for practicing what we've learned in UFLI Foundations

mrsjgilbertson — 2024-10-31 21:30:37 UTC

Indigenous Book List for Catholic Social Teaching

mrsjgilbertson — 2024-10-31 21:31:19 UTC

Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox Writing Task

Writing Glows and Grows

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