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Throughout my courses at Fanshawe College, safety has been a top priority. Within the last two classes I have had, Understanding Child Abuse and Family Violence, expression and engagement, being two of the four pillars of How Does Learning Happen, become present. Within "Understanding Child Abuse" an inquiry on how to engage with families and make safety a top priority for ourselves, comes to mind.  Find below 8 resources, sites, programs or newsletters to join to support anti-bullying!  1. Anti-bullying Alliance - Anti-Bullying Email Newsletter 2. Bullying Canada - BullyingCanada — giving bullied kids a brighter future 3. Kids Help Phone - does not have a traditional newsletter. Find their pressroom link below! Welcome to our Press Room! - Kids Help Phone 4. Cyberbullying Research Centre -  Newsletter Signup 5. National Centre for School Safety -  StopBullying.gov - National Center for School Safety 6. Catholic Children's Aid Society -  Newsletters & Public...

By: Alycia Mazepa Published: Sunday, July 13th, 2025 Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of working at a school in Burlington, Ontario. The experience was none other, then unforgettable. I had the opportunity to build cherished moments with a bunch of kids that I thought I won't forget, and still I won't ever forget them, or that could be what I think at the moment. Regardless, why I'm writing this article or opinion piece, rather, is to contribute to the topic of why walking in a straight line, is, in fact, important, when it comes to school.  Here is 6 reasons why teaching kids and children to walk in a straight line, is important. 1. Discipline - Can you wake up to your alarm clock? If the answer is yes, you can probably, also partake in standing or being apart of a straight line. 2. Respect - keeps children attentive to their peers and teachers, and begins to instill respect in these relationships.  3. Creativity - Can teach a lesson such as alphabetic order, if havin...

 

This year, I have been lucky enough to be exposed to many children's stories or books. The following is a page from the story: "The Three Friends' Compass Adventure", that I have been able to write and illustrate myself! If you would like a hard copy of this story, please connect.   Cost is $45.00.  This book is written in dedication to my mom, and dad, sister and brother,  Domenica, Mark, Kayla and Michael Mazepa.   Inspired by, my three uncles, Sam, Frank, and Paul, and written about an adventure that these three uncles have yet to be on, and unsure if they ever will, at this point!   Other stories, I have read and enjoyed this year include, but are not limited to:   The Brother Clucker's - Jordan Van Der Zalm  Dr. Seuss' ABC's - Dr. Seuss  Les Couleurs - Colours - Sam Hutchinson

Recently, I was able to complete my second placement.  A few items I've learnt and activities I have completed during placement are listed below! Second placement (Toddler group).  You can never have enough tape and crayons! Songs where actions are needed are more well received.  Listening and sharing is important to keep top of mind for teaching this age group.  Keeping in mind, how to be assertive with young children is important.  Safety should, always, be top priority. Bubbles, just bubbles.   Second placement activity - find below.  (Toddler group)   Measuring Height.   First placement activity - find below. (Infant group)   Twinkle Twinkle Little Star activity and provocation.

Songs that I have experienced children and kids loving in the class by age group!  Infant  Twinkle Twinkle Little Star  Toddler   Brown Bear  Hop Little Bunnies  Tree in a Hole  ABC's   Pre-School 1   Pre-school 2