Kimiko Shibata
@eslfairy.bsky.social
@esl_fairy on X/Twitter
Parent, Educator, Trainer, Volunteer, Author, Music-Maker, Video-Maker, Miracle-Maker, Resource Enthusiast, Nerd.
Here to love, not to hate.
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Parent, Educator, Trainer, Volunteer, Author, Music-Maker, Video-Maker, Miracle-Maker, Resource Enthusiast, Nerd.
Here to love, not to hate.
Sharing is caring.
Bit.ly/eslfairy
If you want to know how your child is doing in school please speak with your child’s educators. At the elementary level (K-8) EQAO data is used months after tests are written to determine the allocation of severely limited resources to try to close identified gaps.
November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If you want to know how your child is doing in school please speak with your child’s educators. At the elementary level (K-8) EQAO data is used months after tests are written to determine the allocation of severely limited resources to try to close identified gaps.
If you want to eat more fruits and veggies, try pre-washing and cutting fruits and veggies and putting them in the fridge in clear, easy-to-open containers.
Reducing barriers is such a powerful life hack.
Now apply this strategy to other things in life and watch the magic.
Reducing barriers is such a powerful life hack.
Now apply this strategy to other things in life and watch the magic.
a man with a mustache is clapping his hands in front of a group of people with the word magic written on the screen .
Alt: a man with a mustache is clapping his hands in front of a group of people with the word magic written on the screen .
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you want to eat more fruits and veggies, try pre-washing and cutting fruits and veggies and putting them in the fridge in clear, easy-to-open containers.
Reducing barriers is such a powerful life hack.
Now apply this strategy to other things in life and watch the magic.
Reducing barriers is such a powerful life hack.
Now apply this strategy to other things in life and watch the magic.
Add your voice to this campaign in a final push to flood MPP mailboxes with the plea to defeat #Bill60 and protect tenant rights! nwmd.social/s/twitter/4A...
URGENT Message to Doug Ford: Don’t End Rent Control! - ACORN Canada
nwmd.social
November 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Add your voice to this campaign in a final push to flood MPP mailboxes with the plea to defeat #Bill60 and protect tenant rights! nwmd.social/s/twitter/4A...
Theres still time to donate to supprt the @etfowaterloo.bsky.social fundraising team!
#BreakTheSilence
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#BreakTheSilence
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ETFO Waterloo-Join the Fight to Empower Voices and Break the Silence
When we raise our voices, we break the silence of shame. Come join ETFO Waterloo as we walk to break the silence and support women and families in our community.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Theres still time to donate to supprt the @etfowaterloo.bsky.social fundraising team!
#BreakTheSilence
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#BreakTheSilence
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Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Check out these amazing FREE lesson resources for Grade 5 teachers: www.fairvote.ca/teacher-reso...
Teacher Resources
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November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Check out these amazing FREE lesson resources for Grade 5 teachers: www.fairvote.ca/teacher-reso...
Spending some time this afternoon pondering how we can strengthen local riding associations through a member-led model that involves collaboration instead of competition for scarce resources. Thank you to @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for creating this space and time to share and learn.
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Spending some time this afternoon pondering how we can strengthen local riding associations through a member-led model that involves collaboration instead of competition for scarce resources. Thank you to @heathermcpherson.bsky.social for creating this space and time to share and learn.
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
Join us on December 17, 2025 to meet federal NDP candidate Heather McPherson! This event is the third in a series for local folks to meet federal candidates. Please RSVP now, as seating will be limited: bit.ly/ndpdec17
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join us on December 17, 2025 to meet federal NDP candidate Heather McPherson! This event is the third in a series for local folks to meet federal candidates. Please RSVP now, as seating will be limited: bit.ly/ndpdec17
“The fossil of the day is awarded by global civil society to a country seen to be actively hindering climate negotiations… on Tuesday Canada was awarded this ignoble prize, solidifying its reputation as a back-slider in this existential crisis.” #Ecocide
Global civil society took note, and handed Canada a “Fossil of the Day.” A signal that our credibility is slipping just as climate disasters escalate. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/20/o...
Carney’s calamitous course causes consternation at climate summit
Canada arrived at COP30 with empty hands, expressly moving backwards on almost every climate policy we’ve put in place since Paris.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“The fossil of the day is awarded by global civil society to a country seen to be actively hindering climate negotiations… on Tuesday Canada was awarded this ignoble prize, solidifying its reputation as a back-slider in this existential crisis.” #Ecocide
It’s #PhoneFriday! Grab a cup of tea and leave a message on Doug’s answering machine (or the answering machines of any other Conservative MPPs—all phone numbers listed by riding here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 22, 2025 at 1:14 AM
It’s #PhoneFriday! Grab a cup of tea and leave a message on Doug’s answering machine (or the answering machines of any other Conservative MPPs—all phone numbers listed by riding here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
For parents/guardians/caregivers who want to advocate within their communities about what is happening in education.
www.fundourschools.ca/news/dec-3-r... #OntEd #FundOurSchools
www.fundourschools.ca/news/dec-3-r... #OntEd #FundOurSchools
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 AM
For parents/guardians/caregivers who want to advocate within their communities about what is happening in education.
www.fundourschools.ca/news/dec-3-r... #OntEd #FundOurSchools
www.fundourschools.ca/news/dec-3-r... #OntEd #FundOurSchools
I know that it probably does not feel good to be called “corrupt”.
But… have you tried… I dunno… maybe not being so… corrupt?
Just a suggestion. 🤷♀️
But… have you tried… I dunno… maybe not being so… corrupt?
Just a suggestion. 🤷♀️
a man in a car is eating a bag of doritos chips
Alt: Doug Ford in a car is eating a bag of chips and smiling
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
I know that it probably does not feel good to be called “corrupt”.
But… have you tried… I dunno… maybe not being so… corrupt?
Just a suggestion. 🤷♀️
But… have you tried… I dunno… maybe not being so… corrupt?
Just a suggestion. 🤷♀️
School board trustees likely to be eliminated by the end of the year. More boards to be placed in provincial takeover.
But no mention of how we are actually going to fix crumbling schools, fix the spec ed funding formula, and address safety issues.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But no mention of how we are actually going to fix crumbling schools, fix the spec ed funding formula, and address safety issues.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario education minister eyes more possible school board takeovers as Bill 33 passes | CBC News
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says a newly passed bill granting him more powers to take control of school boards is a start, but not the end, of changes to education governance.
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
School board trustees likely to be eliminated by the end of the year. More boards to be placed in provincial takeover.
But no mention of how we are actually going to fix crumbling schools, fix the spec ed funding formula, and address safety issues.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
But no mention of how we are actually going to fix crumbling schools, fix the spec ed funding formula, and address safety issues.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Bill 33 has passed and Bill 60 may be called to a final vote at any time. Use your voice. #OnPoli
#Bill33 and #Bill60 have both passed second reading. There’s still time to call your local Conservative MPP-leave a message tonight to let them know you do NOT support these bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #OnPoli
PC MPP NUMBERS.xlsx
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Bill 33 has passed and Bill 60 may be called to a final vote at any time. Use your voice. #OnPoli
Many Canadians are processing the shock and betrayal of Elizabeth May, federal leader of the Green Party, voting in favour of a federal budget that is harmful to the planet. I recognize that nobody wanted a winter election, but this one stings.
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Many Canadians are processing the shock and betrayal of Elizabeth May, federal leader of the Green Party, voting in favour of a federal budget that is harmful to the planet. I recognize that nobody wanted a winter election, but this one stings.
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
Final vote is scheduled for tomorrow. Leave some voicemails if you have it in you #bill33 #onted #onpoli
#Bill33 and #Bill60 have both passed second reading. There’s still time to call your local Conservative MPP-leave a message tonight to let them know you do NOT support these bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #OnPoli
PC MPP NUMBERS.xlsx
docs.google.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
Doug Ford is why we can't have nice things. What I'd like to know is how his government manages to add $100 billion in new debt while chronically underfunding both education and health care. We are not being served. Ford's pals are getting richer.
#onpoli
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#onpoli
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Doug Ford is why we can't have nice things. What I'd like to know is how his government manages to add $100 billion in new debt while chronically underfunding both education and health care. We are not being served. Ford's pals are getting richer.
#onpoli
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#onpoli
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Here are my writing rubrics for grades 1 and 2 with samples of what writing might look like at each level.
Open on a desktop computer to see both tabs (one per grade). docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#OntEd
Open on a desktop computer to see both tabs (one per grade). docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#OntEd
Grade 1 and 2 Writing Rubrics and Examples Progress Reports Term 1 and Term 2
Writing Assessment Grade 1 Term 2 Name: ☐ ESL/ELD STEP: Home Languages: Success Criteria Level 1 (D) Level 2 (C) Level 3 (independent) (B) Level 4 (exem...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Here are my writing rubrics for grades 1 and 2 with samples of what writing might look like at each level.
Open on a desktop computer to see both tabs (one per grade). docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#OntEd
Open on a desktop computer to see both tabs (one per grade). docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#OntEd
So…
The federal budget passed.
No election triggered.
Now we need to think about how we can support each other to get through the harder times ahead.
Times are already tough.
It’s going to get worse.
When you can’t see the light, perhaps you were meant to be the light.
The federal budget passed.
No election triggered.
Now we need to think about how we can support each other to get through the harder times ahead.
Times are already tough.
It’s going to get worse.
When you can’t see the light, perhaps you were meant to be the light.
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
So…
The federal budget passed.
No election triggered.
Now we need to think about how we can support each other to get through the harder times ahead.
Times are already tough.
It’s going to get worse.
When you can’t see the light, perhaps you were meant to be the light.
The federal budget passed.
No election triggered.
Now we need to think about how we can support each other to get through the harder times ahead.
Times are already tough.
It’s going to get worse.
When you can’t see the light, perhaps you were meant to be the light.
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
This is outrageous. People should care enough about kids and the future of this province to ensure that our education system is properly funded.
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This is outrageous. People should care enough about kids and the future of this province to ensure that our education system is properly funded.
#Bill33 and #Bill60 have both passed second reading. There’s still time to call your local Conservative MPP-leave a message tonight to let them know you do NOT support these bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #OnPoli
PC MPP NUMBERS.xlsx
docs.google.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 PM
#Bill33 and #Bill60 have both passed second reading. There’s still time to call your local Conservative MPP-leave a message tonight to let them know you do NOT support these bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #OnPoli
“Not only is this dangerous, since measles has a serious history of hospitalizing, disabling, & killing children, but it’s also expensive. Public health in Canada is already cash-strapped. It will have to incur more costs to trace and contain new cases”
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
Canada’s measles setback is a symptom of deeper sickness
It's a policy failure. But it can still be reversed.
canadahealthwatch.ca
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Not only is this dangerous, since measles has a serious history of hospitalizing, disabling, & killing children, but it’s also expensive. Public health in Canada is already cash-strapped. It will have to incur more costs to trace and contain new cases”
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
canadahealthwatch.ca/2025/11/17/c...
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
Doug Ford?! Ontarians. How is this OK!!!???
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Doug Ford?! Ontarians. How is this OK!!!???
Reposted by Kimiko Shibata
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 AM