MS MARTENS' CLASSROOM BLOG

Tuesday, July 01, 2025

And That's A Wrap!

I started Ms Martens' Classroom Blog in November 2011 as a space to share pictures and videos of our classroom memories. Looking back through the posts, I'm very grateful that I did because there are so many amazing adventures and activities! And now I write my final post as a classroom teacher.

When I was hired in 1992 my plan was to stay at Morris School for a few years to gain some experience....33 years later, I have gained my experience :)

Thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement during my career and for appeasing me with my crazy ideas during I love to read, Olympics, and group activities. I have so many wonderful memories and deeply cherish the friendships I've made and the many students I've had the privilege to teach. My motto has always been "It's a journey, not a race," and I'm honoured to have shared my teaching journey with all of you.

And a shout out to my team! So many forced fun team activities and so many laughs. Your friendship and support over the years has meant the world to me! It's not WHERE you work, but WHO you work with that makes a job worth going to every day! Oh the places you'll go! Thank you!

My 1st class: 1992-1993


My 33rd class: 2024-2025

My Great Team!

Friday, June 06, 2025

Living Prairie Museum

The Living Prairie Museum is a 13-hectare tall grass prairie preserve and nature park. The park is home to more than 150 different grass and wildflower species and an array of prairie wildlife. The Living Prairie Museum's goal is to promote awareness and conservation of natural areas, specifically tall grass prairie, through environmental education. Thank you for the great time!

Friday, May 23, 2025

Soil Horizons

In our Science Unit on soil, we learned that there are 5 soil horizons: organic material, topsoil, subsoil, parent material, and bedrock. We then made our own layers using food!