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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 4h

The K-W Central Art Walk is on until 5pm today and again tomorrow 12-5! Come on out and support some local Artists. We were lucky to buy a few lovely pieces by Khaled Saleh and Ananda Emch at 14 Braun Street today.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 11h

Despite the recent increase in the cost of living, it still remains very popular.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 325-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Honoured to be elected as Chairperson for the @etfoeducators.bsky.social Provincial Standing Committee for English Language Programming for Multilingual Language Learners today!! We did some great work today in our advocacy for students and educators across #OntEd!

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Update: my students are getting their pencil sharpener. They have now learned that putting reasonable requests in writing (with supporting evidence) to those in power can actually help you get your way. Persuasive writing is a life skill. These kids are winning at life.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Life changes when: 1) Your kid can pour themselves a bowl of cereal in the morning. 2) Your kid can get all of their vomit in the toilet. 3) Your kid can pack their own lunch for school. 4) Your kid can check the weather and set out appropriate clothes. It gets better.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

My kid is helping another kid to write their campaign speech for Student Council right now. It’s kind of adorable. I love that this is going down in a municipal election year, as we can compare campaign notes for the campaign teams we are on over dinner.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our class pencil sharpener stopped working after only three weeks. The kids know that the entire class budget has already been spent on photocopy paper, pencils, markers, duotangs, notebooks, tissues, and bandaids. They are on a mission!! Wish us luck. 🍀

Chip’s handwritten letter to principal asking for a pencil sharpener

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Talking about the word “reconciliation” with my students today: Kid: “So… people stole the land and then said sorry with some land knowledge-mant but they didn’t actually give the land back? ‘Cuz when I took A’s squishy you made me say sorry AND give it back.”

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David Rose Nods 'Yes' in Schitt's Creek

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Eric Haywood @erichaywood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

MapQuest has the opportunity to do the funniest thing

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Jenny Lee Shee @jennyleeshee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge and reflect on the deep intergenerational harm residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities. Art by Elaine Landry #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #TruthAndReconciliation

A handprint on an orange background. The handprint is broken into segments, inside of which are different symbols representing elements of Indigenous culture, including animal paw prints, landscapes with trees, and other images drawn from nature. There is a large black eagle feather on the left side of the handprint, and bird silhouettes appear in the upper left hand corner of the image. The words EVERY CHILD MATTERS appear at the bottom of the piece.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

1) Caffeine 2) Anxiety 3) Rage against the patriarchy

When people ask “how do you do it all?” they like to hear about a supportive family, a deep sense of purpose, and organizational strategies.

But they aren’t usually prepared for the other equally true drivers of success:

1) Caffeine
2) Anxiety
3) Rage against the patriarchy

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I love watching strong, smart women putting mediocre dudes in their place. “We’re not going to get into this debate because this is MY time.” Go @waterloompp.bsky.social go!!!!

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When things feel overwhelming, I am a big believer in doing what we can do within our own spheres of control/influence.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Incredible afternoon and evening with neighbours and friends at the official re-opening of the Mill-Courtland Community Centre!

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

There are some really horrible things happening around the world right now, and across Ontario places of worship are religious schools are being targeted, and the safety of community members threatened. As #OntEd educators, we feel our students’ hurt, fear, and confusion.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

If you know someone in public education: please send them a loving and uplifting message. If you ARE someone in public education: you are loved. You are needed. You are doing amazing and important work in an impossible situation. Thank you for your service.

Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It’s almost like investing in our kids’ education might actually yield better academic results than starving schools of resources and support… but what do I know? 🤷‍♀️#OntEd

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Elmo I Don't Know Idk

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Steve the Muppet Wrangler @beardog63.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I went to the beekeeper to get 12 bees. He counted and gave me 13. "Sir, you gave me an extra." "That's a freebie."

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Standing in solidarity today with #CUPE1883 workers. When workers stand together, we all stand stronger. Every worker deserves respect, fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice on the job.

Cupe sign on protester “your water deserves funding”

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I told my students about when I went to school and we didn’t have water bottles. We were only allowed to drink from a communal water fountain for three seconds each (the teacher counted) after gym class. They were HORRIFIED.

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Sheldon Cooper's 'The Horror' Moment

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Take this energy into your week.

Ask yourself
what
is really important, and then have the
wisdom and courage to build your life around your answer.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That’s enough todaying for today. Sweet dreams, friends.

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Barney Panofsky's Best Intentions @mynamesnotgordy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’ve lost track. Does the Ford government get back to Queens Park from their Christmas 2025 break before or after their Christmas 2026 break?

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I’m so tired of doing Doug Ford’s Ministry of Education procurement officer’s job for them.

Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Real talk: The incompetent dudes at the top are ruining public education and healthcare and paving the way for further privatization. It’s time to talk about supporting education and healthcare workers to run in the next provincial election. Let’s talk. #OntEd #OnPoli

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Eidra Park: Let's Talk About It (Netflix)

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

After putting overpriced and backordered bandaids, kleenex, pencils, markers, duotangs, and photocopy paper in my cart, I had a few dollars left over, so I thought I'd buy a few binders for our Strong Start program. I looked in the "Clearance" section of the Staples teacher portal.

Binder for $22.49 on clearance at staples

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Royal Medieval Faire is open until 6pm in Waterloo Park, then you can transition to the free Lumen light festival uptown! Family-friendly fun all day/evening long!

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Our child thankfully has no concept of what an “indoor smoking section” is or was. She has lost two grandparents to lung cancer and has BIG feelings about smoking and vaping. Thank you to those who fought and continue to fight so hard for public health!!

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Student on Day 1: “I don’t like math. I’m not really good at it.” Student on Day 9: “Hey, do you have any more of those math challenges I can do?” (They were Grade 5 challenges for a Grade 3 student). #Winning

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So great to see so many engaged folks at #TakeBackTheNight in Kitchener. Thank you to @waltonmomof2.bsky.social for coming all the way to Kitchener to be with us tonight!

Student with sign saying stand up for women

Student with sign saying say it once say it again no excuse for violent men

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In #OntEd school boards have invested in Kevlar instead of in proactive support for students, because the PPE is a lot cheaper. This is what chronic government underfunding looks like. We need governments that see education as an investment, not as an expense to be minimized.

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Stevie O @solids1981.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I cringe every time I hear those Ontario radio ads about investing more money in education. Propaganda put out with our own taxpayer money.

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Kimiko Shibata @eslfairy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Schools have no money for photocopy paper in #OntEd. But we also don’t have the 1:1 tech that was supposed to replace the need for photocopied worksheets. And the research is showing decreased learning with typing instead of handwriting on paper. So… 🤷‍♀️