Graham Monck
@gmonck.bsky.social
Wonder is the beginning of learning.
Elf report: Ginger Snap converted a desk into a snowy playground overnight. Mission: play. Accomplished. #ClassroomLife
December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Elf report: Ginger Snap converted a desk into a snowy playground overnight. Mission: play. Accomplished. #ClassroomLife
Today’s lesson: the power of a handwritten word. My students made holiday cards, learning that their words can reach out and brighten someone’s entire day.
December 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Today’s lesson: the power of a handwritten word. My students made holiday cards, learning that their words can reach out and brighten someone’s entire day.
Our elf ginger snap played a sweet trick yesterday and today! We sprinkled sugar onto some crackers, waited 24h and — ta-da — elf cookies! #HolidayFun
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our elf ginger snap played a sweet trick yesterday and today! We sprinkled sugar onto some crackers, waited 24h and — ta-da — elf cookies! #HolidayFun
We’re designing gingerbread houses to fit on a cookie sheet. We need to determine how many square cm we can use for the house to maximize the area, given the cookie sheet’s size. #math
December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We’re designing gingerbread houses to fit on a cookie sheet. We need to determine how many square cm we can use for the house to maximize the area, given the cookie sheet’s size. #math
Our elf Gingersnap shared her countdown calendar with the class today. A very festive gesture… minus the one chocolate she sneakily claimed for herself!
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Our elf Gingersnap shared her countdown calendar with the class today. A very festive gesture… minus the one chocolate she sneakily claimed for herself!
We had a wonderfully productive #snowday! This morning, a guest teacher led English Language Fluency and some addition/subtraction revision. This afternoon, we switched to Reader's Theatre and French Language Fluency. A full and fantastic day of learning!
December 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We had a wonderfully productive #snowday! This morning, a guest teacher led English Language Fluency and some addition/subtraction revision. This afternoon, we switched to Reader's Theatre and French Language Fluency. A full and fantastic day of learning!
Using a mix of pencil lines and marker shapes to create this year's holiday card to accompany our holiday letter. Finding joy in the handmade, the imperfect, and the heartfelt connection.
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Using a mix of pencil lines and marker shapes to create this year's holiday card to accompany our holiday letter. Finding joy in the handmade, the imperfect, and the heartfelt connection.
Our class elf, Ginger Snap, decided it was time for some R&R! Found her having a full spa day in a hot cocoa bubble bath. #elfonashelf
December 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our class elf, Ginger Snap, decided it was time for some R&R! Found her having a full spa day in a hot cocoa bubble bath. #elfonashelf
A beautiful snow day at East Ridge #Bluewater!
Students have been busy: Writing French letters to a friend or family member, reviewing subtraction with regrouping and practicing dictation words
So proud of their focus on a cozy, snowy day!
#SchoolDay #SnowDayLearning
Students have been busy: Writing French letters to a friend or family member, reviewing subtraction with regrouping and practicing dictation words
So proud of their focus on a cozy, snowy day!
#SchoolDay #SnowDayLearning
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A beautiful snow day at East Ridge #Bluewater!
Students have been busy: Writing French letters to a friend or family member, reviewing subtraction with regrouping and practicing dictation words
So proud of their focus on a cozy, snowy day!
#SchoolDay #SnowDayLearning
Students have been busy: Writing French letters to a friend or family member, reviewing subtraction with regrouping and practicing dictation words
So proud of their focus on a cozy, snowy day!
#SchoolDay #SnowDayLearning
Today, we deconstructed boxes to build #geometry nets tomorrow—an amazing hands-on lesson! Huge thanks to everyone who brought in boxes. Learning math by doing is the best kind of learning. #MathTeacher #STEM
December 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today, we deconstructed boxes to build #geometry nets tomorrow—an amazing hands-on lesson! Huge thanks to everyone who brought in boxes. Learning math by doing is the best kind of learning. #MathTeacher #STEM
Today's French class was pure fun.
We recounted the tale of a bear who is the guardian of the moon. The level of engagement and creative expression for this oral activity was incredible. Stories truly bring a language to life!
#TeachFrench
We recounted the tale of a bear who is the guardian of the moon. The level of engagement and creative expression for this oral activity was incredible. Stories truly bring a language to life!
#TeachFrench
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Today's French class was pure fun.
We recounted the tale of a bear who is the guardian of the moon. The level of engagement and creative expression for this oral activity was incredible. Stories truly bring a language to life!
#TeachFrench
We recounted the tale of a bear who is the guardian of the moon. The level of engagement and creative expression for this oral activity was incredible. Stories truly bring a language to life!
#TeachFrench
Ginger Snap filed an official request: 'The fall decor is so last season. Please advise on installation of a glittering winter wonderland.´ She even brought a sign to replace ours.
December 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ginger Snap filed an official request: 'The fall decor is so last season. Please advise on installation of a glittering winter wonderland.´ She even brought a sign to replace ours.
Our classroom elf, Ginger Snap, has arrived! After reading the students' cards and invitations, she arrived and welcomed everyone with a little treat this morning. The magic has begun!”
#ClassroomElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidaysInSchool
#ClassroomElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidaysInSchool
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Our classroom elf, Ginger Snap, has arrived! After reading the students' cards and invitations, she arrived and welcomed everyone with a little treat this morning. The magic has begun!”
#ClassroomElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidaysInSchool
#ClassroomElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidaysInSchool
The students are hoping to host an Elf on the Shelf in the weeks before break! Fingers crossed we get one that's good at hiding and not so good at causing chaos. Wish us luck! #writing
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The students are hoping to host an Elf on the Shelf in the weeks before break! Fingers crossed we get one that's good at hiding and not so good at causing chaos. Wish us luck! #writing
Identifying 3D shapes and building the vocabulary to describe them. Loved seeing the collaborative problem-solving in action today! #MathIsEverywhere #Teamwork
November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Identifying 3D shapes and building the vocabulary to describe them. Loved seeing the collaborative problem-solving in action today! #MathIsEverywhere #Teamwork
How did our country begin? We're exploring the 1700s & 1800s to find out. By developing precise vocabulary and using it in discussion, students are building a deeper appreciation for the people and events that started it all. #InquiryLearning
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How did our country begin? We're exploring the 1700s & 1800s to find out. By developing precise vocabulary and using it in discussion, students are building a deeper appreciation for the people and events that started it all. #InquiryLearning
The best kind of math! Getting hands-on with shapes to see how they work. Discovering that a trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides while a parallelogram has two is a huge geometric insight.
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The best kind of math! Getting hands-on with shapes to see how they work. Discovering that a trapezoid has only one pair of parallel sides while a parallelogram has two is a huge geometric insight.
Last month we explored #biodiversity and the vital roles plants and animals play in an ecosystem. Every creature, big and small, has an important job to do! 🌿🐞 #Science #Ecosystems
November 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Last month we explored #biodiversity and the vital roles plants and animals play in an ecosystem. Every creature, big and small, has an important job to do! 🌿🐞 #Science #Ecosystems
The power of partnership! The students are building fluency and confidence by reading with a partner before showcasing their amazing skills to the class. So proud of how they learn and support one another! #Reading
November 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The power of partnership! The students are building fluency and confidence by reading with a partner before showcasing their amazing skills to the class. So proud of how they learn and support one another! #Reading
Thrilled to announce our class won 1st place in the @owensound Fall Fair door decorating contest! This was a fantastic, hands-on way to learn about and explore the power of warm colours. Way to go, everyone! #StudentSuccess
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thrilled to announce our class won 1st place in the @owensound Fall Fair door decorating contest! This was a fantastic, hands-on way to learn about and explore the power of warm colours. Way to go, everyone! #StudentSuccess
From listeners to playwrights! After hearing the story of "Blue et Bertille," students brought their own ideas to life, preparing and performing short French plays for the class. So proud of their creativity and courage to speak en français!
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From listeners to playwrights! After hearing the story of "Blue et Bertille," students brought their own ideas to life, preparing and performing short French plays for the class. So proud of their creativity and courage to speak en français!
Where art meets math! We're exploring how parallel lines, symmetry, and angles form the hidden architecture of great art. A fantastic synergy that brings geometry to life. #HandsOnLearning
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Where art meets math! We're exploring how parallel lines, symmetry, and angles form the hidden architecture of great art. A fantastic synergy that brings geometry to life. #HandsOnLearning