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mondaysmadeeasy

Canadian Curriculum Designer and Education Blogger

@instagram: Remember not too long ago when we all

@instagram:
Remember not too long ago when we all vowed to do better in the fight against systemic racism?

Why is it that yesterday, on National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, several people on your platform had their stories about this subject disappear?

How come when we recognize Mother's Day on Instagram, or Christmas, or the Superbowl, these narratives are not taken down?

Did you not see Red Dress Day coming too?

When this was brought to your attention, you did not apologize or take any responsibility for the harm you've caused. You passively blamed it on a "Global Technical Issue."

Your "Global Technical Issue" resulted in a lost opportunity to fundraise, spread awareness, and allow space for FNMI people on your platform.

Your "Global Technical Issue" reflects inequity within your company and the systems that monitor content on your platform.

Your "Global Technical Issue" contributes to the oppression of and violence towards FNMI people.

On Vancouver Island, two men removed red dresses that were hung along the highway. Your actions are no different. If you'll remove the red dresses left symbolically on your platform, you're a big part of this issue too.

Art reshared from @lukeswinsonart with permission.

#MMIW #MMIG2ST #teachsocialjustice #weareteachers

Over the past few weeks I've been researching how

Over the past few weeks I've been researching how we can properly integrate the past year of school with our students and prepare them for the coming months. Some ideas that came up:

💛 Give them permission to be vulnerable and talk about their experiences
💛 Set realistic expectations for the future so that students can feel prepared rather than disappointed
💛 Capture a holistic snapshot of the year by not just focusing on the silver linings, but also recognizing adversity and hardship

I wrote a blog post that includes all of the information I found helpful for the classroom, along with some ideas to encorporate these strategies into your English Language Arts curriculum.

Are you approaching your End-of-Year activities differently this year? If so, I'd love to hear your ideas 💫

💫 G I V E A W A Y! 3 lucky winners will receive

💫 G I V E A W A Y! 3 lucky winners will receive TWO End of Year Reflection Activities for the ELA classroom!

The first resource is a Social-Emotional Guided Reflection to support the integration of the past 12-18 months. This slideshow lesson includes an overview of the 7 Stages of Grief along with timed writing prompts to provide students with strategies to cope with negative emotions surrounding the pandemic.

The second resource is an evergreen End of Year Memory Book assignment that will have students reflect on their past year. This scrapbook provides students with opportunities to congratulate themselves for their hard work while they practice letting go of any difficult moments they may have encountered. This assessment includes an instruction handout as well as a 4-level rubric.

Both resources are suitable for distance learning and include digital workbooks and ready-to-print worksheets.

😍 TO ENTER:
1. Follow @mondaysmadeeasy
2. Tag a teacher friend who would use these resources in their classroom
3. For additional entries, tag another teacher friend in a SEPARATE comment!
4. BONUS: Share this post in your stories for an extra chance to win! Make sure to tag @mondaysmadeeasy in your stories 😊

Contest closes at 6PM EST on Wednesday, May 5th! I will announce the winners over IG stories and DM each one to redeem their prize 💓

This contest is open worldwide and is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.

Because studying the Earth is not just about scien

Because studying the Earth is not just about science. #teachclimatejustice

🌎 have you downloaded this Earth Day freebie ye

🌎 have you downloaded this Earth Day freebie yet?

Don't let Seaspiracy fool you: your efforts to cut back on single-use plastics still matter. You'll probably never have the chance to see the Great Pacific garbage patch up close, and if you're like me, you probably won't see any coral reef anytime soon. But in our everyday lives, we still see plastic waste *everywhere* and a lot of it can be avoided.

Grab this free nonfiction reading passage from my shop to get your students discussing the harmful effects of plastic on the environment and their health.

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Swooning over this #blackoutpoem that @theoptimist

Swooning over this #blackoutpoem that @theoptimisticeducator shared!

Have your students had any success with writing poems? Check out my stories from today for a few ideas to get your students writing free verse poetry.

Here are a few poetry books that your students wil

Here are a few poetry books that your students will love 💛 including a few from authors you have probably already studied in your classroom. Have you read any of these?

There are still a few hours to shop the TpT spring

There are still a few hours to shop the TpT spring sale and snag any resource in my shop for 25% off 💫

This poetry bundle is a great go-to if you're looking for relevant and engaging content as we near the end of the school year. Students will explore essential terminology, learn how to annotate poetry, and apply these skills to diverse poets from past and present - including a few your students are already engaging with!

All of the resources are suitable for both in-person and distance learning classrooms (Ontario teachers I see you ❤)

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