Co-learner & Teacher. Believer in all things
#MakerEducation
&
#STEM
w/ equity & authenticity @ the forefront. Avid Traveler & Yoga-lover! Tweets are my own
I’m very honoured to announce that I’ve been selected to present @
@UBCMET
“Inclusive Makerspace Conference” on May 24, 2023 @ 1p.m! I can’t wait to share authentic experiences that promote equity &
#STEM
in a responsive classroom! Sign up at: to register.
Recording videos are weird (for me), but I’ll do what it takes 2 keep the face-to-face interaction for my Gr. 3 Ss. Here’s my little message in light of
@JustinTrudeau
’s announcement. I have a SURPRISE waiting 4 each of my Gr.3s on their
@GoogleForEdu
classrooms!❤️
@DPCDSBSchools
After 7 yrs working in Brampton West & opening
@stalphonsaDP
, Ive accepted an opportunity in Mississauga East!✨God paves our paths & Im so blessed that He lead me 2 my Pheonix fam🙏 From
#coding
2 coaching 2 French cafés-I learned so much w/ the great Ss & Ts! Forever grateful🤍
Happy 1st day of school to all of my
#Teacher
friends & new and former students! Wishing you a wonderful & blessed day 🙏🌺 (there’s a smile behind that mask!)
#BackToSchool
#BeKind
It was a dream to work w/ my special group of Gr.3s on
@PearsonK12
#mathology
prototype testing for their digital planning platform, out fall 2020! We were featured in Pearson’s article written by
@WendyMcMahon
. You can read about the experience here: 🌎🇨🇦
Can you believe my Grandpa has been around since 1930? 🥳 Today was his 90th birthday & he was the cutest little ole man watching his family sing him Happy Birthday from a
#SocialDistance
!🎈Hoping you are all staying safe! Wishing I could squish him!! 🤗
#birthday
✨
Happy last day of our 19/20 school yr! (Not how I ever pictured saying good-bye) 👋 I’ve been blessed 2 work w/ the most resilient Ss @
@stalphonsaDP
& talented Principal & staff! I cant wait 4 this next adventure 🌺 Wishing u all a wonderful summer! See u soon Mississauga East✨
Sometimes I stumble on my words & make mistakes 2. Learning how 2 do this face-to-face interaction even if its a little embarrassing! Here’s my msg in light of
@fordnation
&
@Sflecce
’s announcement. Cant wait 4 my Gr.3s to check their next surprise!❤️
@GoogleForEdu
@DPCDSBSchools
📣 You’re looking @ your DPCDSB Primary Chess Champions!!! 🥇🏆 HUGE Congratulations to my Gr. 2 & 3 boys for bringing back a banner today! Youuu did it 🙌🏽🤩 We are SO proud of ur perseverance, hard work, grit & talent! Way to go coaches👏🏽:
@MrMSchlosser
@MrSolis172
@Zam_DPCDSB
!!
🎉 Is it already the second last day of school?! 🎉 Celebrated our
#YearEnd
Award Ceremony w/ my Gr. 2/3 Class & super proud of each of their efforts & hard work all year round! 👏🏽Shared some funny memories… like when Ss accidentally called me their “mommy”😆🤷🏻♀️
#LastDayOfSchool
⭐️From the bottom of our hearts, thank u 2 the parents who joined our 1st ever STEM/Maker Parent Engagement Night! Your enthusiasm & support mean everything 2 us♥️. Special thanks 2 our staff & keynote speaker
@MrSoclassroom
4 sharing their passion!
@crowleyj23
@StAlphonsaDP
1/2
⭐️ “Ms. Yarra, we are bringing home a banner for your birthday,” they said! 🎈 And oh boy, they did!!!… Introducing ur
#BramptonWest
Primary Chess Champions! Incredibly proud of my Gr. 2/3 boys who brought back GOLD! S/O 2 Mr. Schlosser & Mr. Zambrano 4 dedicating their time!
Thank you to our wonderful Parent Community for coming out to our “Big Party” … I mean… Parent Engagement Evening 😄 tonight! Led by the one & only
@MTClife
— such inspiring, motivating, & heartfelt messages! 🐛🦋 I hope you’re ready for your family movie night on Friday🍿🎥
Good morning & happy Easter! 🐣🐰 Here’s my special instructions 4 this week w/ my highlighted surprise featuring
@PearsonCanada
. If you’re (a parent OR teacher) watching this & would like free open access 2
@PearsonK12
#mathology
“Little Books” check my next tweet 4 the link! 🤠
I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be presenting at this year’s
#OAME2021
: Equity Counts Conference on May 21 @ 8PM, where I’ll be showing Teachers & Teacher Candidates how you can make real-life & authentic Math Connections in the Primary Classroom! 🙋🏻♀️
#AOME2021
@OAMElearns
Good luck to my teacher friends & Ss @ our DPCDSB community on your 2nd day of our hybrid model! Sending u virtual high-5s & smiles to help bring patience & comfort during this unprecedented time! (I’m smiling like this when I meet u virtually!) We’ve got this🧘🏻♀️✨
#stayconnected
Hey
@knowledgehook
, did you know I have a "half mathalon" winner in my Gr. 3 class already?! (It's only September 😯.. whoa!)
#Knowledegehook
is a great tool for engaging assessments & the Ss respond so well to it! Take a look...
#DPMath
#Chromebooks
It’s official: say hello to my new bunch of GRADE 5s!! 🙌🏽😄🎉 I am so blessed to have each & every one of them in my class this year! Welcome back to a brand new school year ✨
#NewSchoolYear
#BackToSchool
#Smiles
#Collaboration
Thanksgiving smiles all around! 💖 We went on an
#Autumn
walk with
@Mrs_Malungkit
’s class & the colours of the leaves were just breathtaking! 🍁🍃
We had a little prayer & meditation in the woods, thanking God for the beautiful nature 🙏
@StAlphonsaDP
These Math Tools were quite the highlight of
@PearsonK12
#Mathology
's estimating & representing unit! I ❤ when both my boys AND girls are engaged w/ their
#math
learning & gain confidence 2 take risks & learn from their mistakes - building that safe learning environment 2gether!
Last night, I had the honour of attending the
@stalphonsaDP
Gr. 8 Grad ✨ These Ss were my 1st Gr. 3s who opened up our school with us- 6 years ago! I’m so proud of each of u & can’t wait 2 hear about all of ur future dreams that u will achieve!
#throwback
2 ur little smiles❤️🥹
My Gr. 3s had so much fun learning w/
@PearsonK12
#mathology
's math resources! They learned about number lines & how 2 estimate using digital resources! Im excited 2 help 2 further develop the online digital platform coming in 2020! Special visitor
@susanst75559736
@PearsonCanada
⭐️From the bottom of our hearts, thank u 2 the parents who joined our 1st ever STEM/Maker Parent Engagement Night! Your enthusiasm & support mean everything 2 us♥️. Special thanks 2 our staff & keynote speaker
@MrSoclassroom
4 sharing their passion!
@crowleyj23
@StAlphonsaDP
2/2
🍎 1 moved classroom, 1 smart board, & a few new students to add to our classroom family! 🤍 Welcome to our (official) Gr. 2/3 Classroom of 2022-23! ✏️📚
I was so excited to meet you all today & can’t wait to get to know you & your families! ☺️
@StAlphonsaDP
Musician: Xuxiao
📌Celebrating a milestone moment that reminds students that “I can do math!”✨Here’s my
#FullMathalon
@knowledgehook
winners from the 2022-2023 school year!! Forever proud of my little mathematicians for earning 250 stars & completing their math missions🌟!
#DPMath
#GrowthMindset
📌So proud of my Student Teacher,
@Ms_McPhee_
for completing her Practicum Block w/my Gr.5 Class! You are a natural w/ the children & I’m very proud 2 have taken part in Mentoring you on your teaching journey! Keep shining!! 🌟💫
#ProudMoment
@YorkUniversity
#ConcurrentEducation
“I want to try the impossible to show that it can be done” - Terry Fox. We walked/ran for Terry & Mrs. Gibson-Power today. 🏃🏽♀️🙏
#TryLikeTerry
We love & miss her our Teacher-Librarian dearly 🤍 Here is the link to donate:
@TerryFoxCanada
@StAlphonsaDP
#HappyWorldTeachersDay
to my beautiful teacher friends that I’ve crossed paths with!.. and especially to my former highschool teacher
@sophmini
& Gr. 5 teacher
@vparry25
🌺 You are the superwomen who’ve inspired me to be the teacher I am today. Thank you for caring w/ your ♥️
Guess who’s teaching grade 5!📚🙊
I am so grateful 2 be back in the classroom- meeting such a bright & hardworking group! Excited 2 share my experiences & teaching tips w/ you all! Wishing my fellow Ts & Ss a happy year ♥️🙏
(Ps. This
@BeisTravel
is my new teacher accessory😉)
Class sizes fr. Gr 4-8 avg about 24+ Ss. If we are returning back 2 school under these measures how can u possibly ensure physical distancing of 1m with not enough classroom space? What happens 2 a
#ResponsiveClassroom
where they have collaborative tables & not desks? 🤷🏻♀️🍎
#OntEd
Feeling so blessed & grateful 4 all of this birthday love🥰!
My Gr. 2/3s planned a little themed bday & dressed up as their favourite princesses 👑 & superhero’s! … of course I had to add some
#math
2 this celebration! 😄Thank u 2 the community 4 making me smile EXTRA big 🎈🎂
Congratulations on your Retirement, Mrs. Wilson! My Gr. 2/3s were very lucky 2 have our Principal read a new book to us on her last day📚! We can’t wait for all of the new (skating ⛸️) adventures that she will get to enjoy! Don’t forget 2 write that book 😉
#HappyRetirement
Welcome back everyone! 😃
Building our class community based on the value of
#respect
. What does respect look like? What does it sound like? What does it feel like when we’re being respected & respectful?
Ss practiced this virtue nicely while working on their summer glasses!😎
I am so incredibly blessed w/ all of the ❤️ & care from my Ss. Thank u 4 taking the time to send me a message, email, or card during this (not so usual) milestone! Ts don’t typically share their age but I’m proud of it & thanking God 4 the wonderful people I’ve met along the way!
✨ Happy Retirement to an exceptional leader who I’m lucky enough to call my mentor & friend, Mark Cassar! ✨ Your unwavering commitment & impact within education will continue to be cherished forever! Super grateful!
#PrincipalRetirement
#HappyRetirement
@StAlphonsaDP
Just did an interview w/ journalist & education copywriter, Wendy McMahon! Excited 2 share my feature in
@WendyMcMahon
’s future 2020 article publication w/
@PearsonK12
Mathology Program! (Wore my new hat frm 1 of my students 2 always keep them in mind!)
#2020Vision
#PearsonCanada
Math Program is in full swing! 🙌🏽😃
My Gr. 2s & 3s learned how to log-in & use their Chromebooks & accessed their LMS for their
#Math
journals &
@knowledgehook
!
Symbols in math carry a lot of meaning… can you notice any? 🤔 👀
@PearsonMatholo1
@StAlphonsaDP
@DP_math
“Ms. Yarra, I know the # is closer to 200 than 100 but how do I show my thinking?”
Demonstrating an estimation can be tricky! How might a place value chart help 2 display a # rounded 2 the nearest hundred?
How can we use a PVC to help us visualize a number line?
#math
@DP_math
Excitement is in the air! ✨
Thank u to the children, parents, & staff of
@StAlphonsaDP
4 welcoming me back w/ ur warm smiles, laughter, & kindness! u make this place such a beautiful community 2 be a part of 💕 & it was incredible meeting my new Ss & former 1s too!
#SoMuchLove
#LestWeForget
. We took a moment to gather, honour, & reflect on the courage & sacrifices of Canadian Veterans today🇨🇦
We acknowledge our responsibility to work hard for the peace that they fought to achieve both in school & in our global communities ♥️🌎
#CanadaRemembers
#Poppy
Hey Siri, play “I want a Hippopotamus For Christmas” 🎵🎄
Here’s our
#STEM
challenge using recycled materials to build a mini
#Christmas
tree… (truly fitting our Christmas concert song theme) 🤫🦛
#ecofriendly
♻️ vote vote vote for our mini Gr. 2/3 tree!
“All our dreams can come true... if we have the courage to pursue them!” - Walt
@Disney
. My Gr. 3s absolutely loved singing along to their favourite songs w/ their favourite characters at
#DisneyOnIce
! S/O to my parent-volunteers & to
@Zambrano_DP
for organizing a fabulous trip!
Guess who made a surprise virtual visit today? 🤔☺️ Gr. 2/3s were excited to see Mr. Cassar from
@StJohnPaul2
! Ss gathered around the front of the class & had some special questions & kind wishes to share. “We’re hugging you on our smart board!”
#lotsoflove
Introducing my (very active & also attentive) Gr. 5s having fun w/
@JungleSport
today! 🧗🏽♀️Check out those happy smiles- proud of their great listening skills & climbing👍🏽👏🏽! Who’s ready for round ✌🏽tomorrow?!
#JungleSport
#Climbing
My. Gr.2/3s created our
#Makerspace
corner in my classroom this week!✨A “makerspace” is a “curiosity space” 4 children 2 build, explore, & invent w/ a verity of materials & tools. My Ss used their imagination 2 create an item that was meaningful 2 the Passion Story of Christ🌺🌿
It’s Picture Day! 📸 Look @ those bright & shining smiles 😁. Here’s a few of our (unofficial) class photos together! … Holding up 🖐🏽 for their Grade 5 year 🤭.. it’s going to be an amazing year!!
#PictureDay
#ClassPhoto
#Grade5
💭 Teaching virtually can be a challenge 4 both Ss & Ts, but it also encourages us to think outside the box & get creative w/ our
#math
thinking! 🙌🏽 My Gr. 5s went on scavenger hunt & found some manipulatives @ home 2 find the
#mean
of a data set! Have a look!👇🏽
@nearpod
@DP_math
The pretzel is a symbol of prayer & penance during lent 🥨. We are thankful for sharing a
@Dimpflmeier
pretzel today as a faithful community to prepare for this coming Easter weekend 🕊️🙏🌿
#HolyThursday
#Lent
A big thank you to our
@STA_Council
for the Christmas Market today! 🎄You brought lots of Christmas cheer to my Gr. 5 Class & school! Captured some beautiful moments with “dad & daughter” & “mom & daughter” moments 🎄🙏
#christmasmarket
Today marked the 1st day of resource prototype field testing for
@PearsonCanada
's up & coming
#mathology
digital platform (2020)! Excited to provide feedback & further develop the classroom resource for Canadian Educators! My Gr. 3s were very engaged.
#PearsonCanada
@pearson
Goodbyes are never easy… 🥺
Mrs. Fernandes, your positive energy made the school such a fun place to be! Your new school is VERY lucky to have you- go on and
#sparkle
!! 💖✨🦄
#Farewell
#SeeYouSoon
!
Take a moment to pay attention. You never know what you’ll find! ✨I stumbled upon this heart-shaped watermark on my jog tonight & it’s a beautiful reminder to love & be kind to one another! 🧡 Happy 1st day of fall to you! 🍂🍁
#Kindness
#firstdayofautumn
#Smile
We took the unplugged world of
#Algebra
into
#Coding
online! It was a bit challenging @ 1st but my Gr. 2/3s used their
#GrowthMindset
& grit 2 work through it!
QOTD 💭🤔: what is a daily activity that involves instructions 4 u 2 follow? How can we relate that 2
#coding
?
@DP_math
I'm so proud of the hard work that my Gr. 3s are putting in to their
#Christmas
projects! They tied in non-fiction text features (like ordering pictures w/ captions & sub-titles) on their posters. Each of these hands-on skills are transferable for our
#Coding
skills next week!
so incredibly blessed to officially call
#HighPark
my HOME ✨ hello toronto 👋. “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” -The Little Prince. let’s take a moment to breathe in the fresh air & be grateful 4 our moving bodies🌺
#EarthDay2023
🌍 Here is a poem written by one of my Gr. 2 students, ST ✨ She captures the essence of being a responsible citizen & taking care of our beautiful planet that we call earth 🐝🌺🌳
Wishing u & ur beautiful families a happy new year ✨tomorrow, our province begins a learning mode that we are now more equipped & less frightened to take on 🦋 we’ve been here before & my wish for u is 2 bring on the creativity & joy in teaching & learning! 🌺 You are resilient!
(Taking a break from
@CP24
& celebrating a moment of gratitude…)
40 years ago these 2 beautiful humans came to Canada 🇨🇦 from the Philippines 🇵🇭 to start a better life for their family. I couldn’t be more proud to be their granddaughter♥️
#ProudCanadian
#Filipino
#Philippines