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Viktoria Feldman: My name is Viktoria Feldman. I am a mother, a wife, and a daughter. I have two amazing kids. I am fascinated by our ever-changing world which propels me to never stop learning. Some of my passions include reading, cooking, traveling, and of course learning. At times I feel overwhelmed by everything that life throws my way. In such moments, placing all in perspective is crucial. I never lose focus of the bigger picture, which for me is raising conscientious, resilient, kind, and happy kids (both my own children and the students in my classroom) who are equipped to navigate our complex world. In my professional life, I am an Elementary Educator in Ontario. You can find my professional credentials in the public register of Ontario College of Teachers by entering my first and last name.

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When thinking about your child’s education, what are your most pressing worries? What goals do you have for your child? How do you know that you, the parent, are making the right choices and providing the right advice to help guide your child’s personal and academic growth and development? These are some of the toughest questions we as parents face each day, each hour, each moment of our life. My goal in writing this blog is not to provide you with all the answers, but rather to share my experience, vision as well as to guide and empower you, steer you in, hopefully, the right direction on your parenting journey. Being a parent and an educator myself provides me with a unique perspective on both worlds. As a classroom teacher of many years, I am privileged to work with a diverse group of young people each year. Some of the students are eager to learn and will soak up any new information I impart. However, each year, I encounter more and more students that cannot sit ...

Why Learning Mathematics Today Looks So Different From What We Are Used To?

Students today are taught math differently from how their parents were taught. I am sure that there were times when your child brought their math work home to share and you couldn’t help wondering “ You solved the problem and got the right answer, why did the teacher take marks off though? ” or “ Why do you have to solve the same problem in different ways? ” How many times have you caught yourself helping your child with math at home, but felt unsure about what the teacher asked, or did not understand the meaning of the mathematical language? Math jargon can be intimidating sometimes. Schools and teachers do different things to help parents and caregivers feel included and familiar with school mathematics. You might have attended math nights at your child’s school, the teacher might have sent home newsletters explaining what the students are learning and how you can assist your child at home. Math instruction changed and evolved just like everything else ...

Grit: The Power Of Passion And Perseverance This past summer, a family member introduced me to Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines grit as firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger . In her book, Angela Duckworth is answering the question of which factors can determine one’s success in different fields . Is our talent or giftedness in a particular field sufficient for achieving success or is there something else we need in order to succeed? Many times we hear (or say ourselves) Look at this beautiful painting. She is so talented! or Wow! You have to read his essay. He is something. While there is nothing wrong with these statements, I am urging you to think deeper about the implicit meaning behind them. Is the painting beautiful merely because the painter has a natural talent for painting? Do we actually stop and think about how much time and effort went into cre...

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