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Kimiko Shibata

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Parent, Educator, Trainer, Volunteer, Author, Music-Maker, Video-Maker, Miracle-Maker.

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Many things work better after a reset.

Unplugging for now.

See you on the weekend.

#DigitalDetox

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“Oh, Momma… You try hard, you mean well, and you’re adorable.” -10yo, on Mommas with no spatial sense.

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FREE printable posters to help kids cope with #anxiety, courtesy of my resident 10yo artist. For personal use only-please do not sell-you’re better than that. #OntEd

drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mo...

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Removing her respirator for face painting at a crowded festival surrounded by kids with wet coughs was not an option. So “arm painting” it is! 🥰

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“I call spiders spooders now, because I needed a new word. The old word made me think about how I’m scared of them. I don’t want to hate them, because they eat the mosquitoes. I want to feel nice toward them. So now they’re spooders.” -10yo, on the power of language.

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“Well, Momma… I just sit and think… is someone else going to enjoy this and use it more than me? Will someone else love it? If the answer is yes, then I can give it away.” -10yo, on donating items.

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Sending solidarity and love to all @LCBO workers today. Also sending love to anyone impacted by alcohol withdrawal this weekend. The next few days may be particularly challenging. Please do not hesitate to access hospitals, shelters, and crisis services as needed: Call 2-1-1 for immediate help.

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Covid = immune system chaos

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[]♥[] Happy Canada Day []♥[]

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Looks cozy and inviting!!!

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Our 10yo Artist in Residence made me the most beautiful #PrideMonth earrings today. 🥰

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Here is a dual-language Rohingya-English video with basic words to learn for school. Rohingya has no official written language, so visuals and oral translations go a long way! youtu.be/2K5Jvm87EoE #OntEd #WRDSBMLL

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Last day of school for the littles today. Transitions are hard. Not everyone is looking forward to the summer break and the disruption of soothing routine. The kids who need the most love may ask for it in the most unloving of ways. Love them. Love them. Love them.

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I love you, my fellow weirdos. Never change.

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FYI: WRDSB Before and After School program registration is currently paused. OneList, the software tool used by families and caregivers to register, has encountered technical issues. OneList is working to restore functionality as soon as possible.

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The mom posted a photo of what the card binder looked like, so hopefully another mom in the group may notice if that binder magically appears in their home, or if their kid suddenly has a bunch of new cards.

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I don’t always have the fortitude to deal with the drama on some Mommy groups on FB. But sometimes I catch a glimpse of a miracle in the making. A child had his Pokemon cards stolen at school and other moms are offering their kids’ doubles or outgrown collections as replacements.

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Correlation is not causation.

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Statistically, 6 out of 7 dwarves aren't Happy.

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Chimpunk chompies! Their little hands are so precious

(Eastern Chipmunk) #mammals 🌿

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Fun trick for my IDD fam: Take a photo of your meal. Tell GPT 4o what your rapid insulin ratio is (eg 1:10 etc) and what your current blood glucose reading is. Ask it how many units you need to cover this meal. Compare it to your own calculations to confirm. Scarily accurate.

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You are most welcome. I’ve been updating web content to make it more accessible and this checklist came out of that process. I figured if I needed it, someone else would as well. :)

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Urgent Need: Gently Used Double Stroller Donation! Your generous donation will make a big difference in the daily life of a refugee family in our community. You can drop off the stroller at Reception House: 52 Regina St. N, Waterloo.

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Is your organization trying to figure out how to create AODA-compliant accessible digital content or how to update existing content to make it more accessible?

Here is a checklist that may help:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Dear Educators:

You were the highlight of a child’s story at the dinner table last week.

You are the reason someone can’t wait to get to school today.

I know you’re June-tired.

Thank you for continuing to show up.

Thank you for being who our kids need.

#OntEd

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I am allowed to book one personal day per year. Today will henceforth be known as Momma-Daughter Day. There will be shenanigans.

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Money is tight for many right now and food prices are high. Please pass along his guide to finding free food in Waterloo Region to anyone who needs it.

Please send any corrections to: Kimiko.eslfairy@gmail.com. docs.google.com/document/u/0...

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This handsome fellow likes to hold my hand.

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Never stop being that person.

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