A Teacher's Journey

Today i'm going to introduce a great resource with you guys. It is called Bigmack, certainly not the Big Mack from McDonald😜. This is a communication aid device for people with exceptionalities that helps generate speech or  record music or any sound. The user can record a phrase to play back whenever they choose to. As you can see there is a big size that you can press with the palm of your hand and a small size for pressing with your finger. Anyone can purchase device, for example students with special needs, resource teachers, parents, teachers and school principles.  Please speak to your principle and resource teacher to see if school can provide this great device for your child. Usefulness In a Classroom Placed by the door it can be used to ask to use the washroom Can signal a need for more materials or say they are finished Can be used to ask if they can have a snack Can be used in conjunction with a mood chart to help students express feelings ...

    Education and career/life planning is now a lifelong process that requires all learners to be flexible and able to adapt to changes in themselves and in the world around them. Therefore this policy document recognizes the need to place a greater emphasis on helping all students develop knowledge and skills in this area from an early age and throughout their school experience.  Creating Pathways to Success involves the implementation of a comprehensive Kindergarten to Grade 12 education and career/life planning program designed to help students achieve their personal goals and become competent, successful, and contributing members of society. This is a whole-school program delivered through classroom instruction linked to the curriculum and through broader school programs and activities. To promote success in school and life, it is essential for Ontario schools to provide opportunities and support for all students to plan their individual pathways thr...