Have a high-school diploma? Canada has a job for you

As the Canadian economy recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in job vacancies. By and large, these vacant positions required very little education. In 2022, there is a quarterly average of 563,000 job vacancies that required a high-school diploma or less, up 70 per cent from the average in 2019, according to a new Statistics Canada report. Around six in 10 unfilled jobs asked for that level of education, a similar proportion as before the pandemic. However, there was a notable shift in 2021 that persists to this day: There is more demand for these roles than…

11 Field Trip Hacks to Save Your Sanity

Oh, springtime! The time inside the recess starts to become a memory of the past, and the weather is finally warm enough for a field trip! If you’re planning a field trip this school year, then you know that they come with massive amounts of stress… But today’s post is meant to put you at ease! These 11 field trip hacks are perfect for saving your sanity this field trip season! Please note this post contains affiliate links. If you follow my links, please know that I make a very small commission from your purchase. There is no cost to…

9 Books to Teach About Fractions

Any time I can use a book to start a math unit, I’m all about it! When it comes to teaching fractions, it’s no different. I always find that using books is a great way to introduce new math topics. Also, connecting math to literacy can help boost confidence for those kiddos who love books but might be wary of unique math concepts. Today I want to share nine of my favorite books to teach fractions in your classroom! Come check them out! 1. A Fraction’s Goal- Parts of a Whole (Math is Categorical) Fractions can be difficult to understand,…