by Mike Simpson | Nov 11, 2020 | Canada, Culture, Education, History, Holidays, Resources
Remembrance Day 2020 will certainly be different, but I will be tuning into services and ceremonies on local tv. I think a virtual ceremonies will be fine for honouring the veterans and those who served and sacrificed their lives for Canada and Canadians. I have a...
by Mike Simpson | Aug 5, 2020 | Canada, COVID-19, Education, Health, Toronto, Uncategorized
Note: This post considers whether schools are safe for us to return to and is also directed at parents and families who are considering homeschooling Now that the heatwaves of summer have arrived I’m about ready for fall. Kidding and not kidding. I enjoy summer. It...
by Mike Simpson | Jul 22, 2020 | Canada, Culture, Education, Geography, History
WHAT PLACES ARE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Have you ever wanted to travel across Canada? It’s a bucket list item for many of us, whether we are Canadians, travelers to Canada or visiting business people or students. Recently I wrote about my cross-Canada education resource...
by Mike Simpson | Jun 2, 2020 | Canada, Culture, Geography, History, Resources, Travel, Uncategorized
Want to learn about Canada? Interested in Canadian culture and history? Check out my resource! All of my students have access to materials like Canada Road Trip. I will give you a PDF with reading, questions and activities and provide you with MP3s so you can complete...
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