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Ms. Molella's Classroom: Where passion shapes lessons and fun shapes learning

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Hi, I'm Ms. Molella!

I teach kiddos in York Region, from wobbly kindergarten scissors to grade six science experiments. I love creating a classroom where students feel safe, brave, and excited to learn.

My classroom runs on imagination, creativity, and the belief that every child has something special worth celebrating.

Outside school hours, you'll probably find me with a coffee in hand, laminating, printing, dreaming up new ideas, and planning the next classroom adventure.

Primary/Junior divisions
K to 6
Ontario Certified Teacher
OCT
York Region, Ontario
YRDSB

Teach · Encourage · Inspire

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Career journey

The road to my classroom

Scroll to ride along: from the City of Vaughan to teachers college to my own Grade 4 room, one stop at a time.

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    First stops

    City of Vaughan

    Where it started

    Ms. Molella's City of Vaughan chapter. More of this story, and the photos that go with it, are coming soon.

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    BEd + OCT

    BEd, York University & OCT

    York University · Ontario College of Teachers

    My teaching story started with two passions: understanding how kids learn and loving the world of childhood. I studied Educational Studies and Children, Childhood and Youth Studies (BA), then grew that curiosity into practice through my Bachelor of Education in Primary and Junior Teaching. Those two degrees were the spark for everything I do now.

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    2023 / 24

    Grade 2/3 LTO

    My first full-time class

    In 2023 to 2024 I stepped into my first LTO in a Grade 2/3 classroom, and that is where my teaching story really started. It was my first full-time class, where I took on my own learning goals, routines, and daily instruction while building a strong, supportive community for every student.

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    2024 / 25

    Grade 4 & SERT

    Special Education Resource Teacher

    In 2024 to 2025 I taught my first Grade 4 class and supported students as a Special Education Resource Teacher, a year full of learning, growth, and discovery. I learned to balance the needs of the whole class with the support each student deserved, and it shaped me into a more confident, thoughtful educator.

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    2025 / 26

    Grade 4 LTO

    Second time around

    In 2025 to 2026 I had a Grade 4 LTO. Teaching Grade 4 for the second time, I refined what worked, streamlined my routines, and deepened my instructional planning to create a space where students feel confident, curious, and ready to learn every day.

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And when the recess bell rings, the story keeps going…

After the bell

At the recess bell

The clubs I have started and run, because learning shouldn't end when class is done.

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    Science Club

    Hands-on discovery

    I helped launch a science club where students got to be little scientists: mixing, building, and experimenting to see how cool the world can be.

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    Forest of Reading

    Two years running

    For two years I led the Forest of Reading, cheering students through book lists, reading challenges, and activities that made reading feel like a game. We even went to downtown Toronto to meet the authors!

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    Robotics Club

    National finalists

    I co-led the robotics club where students built and programmed robots, and we made it all the way to the national finals. A huge win for their creativity and teamwork.

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    Basketball

    Junior Girls & Boys

    I organized and coached the Junior Girls and Junior Boys teams, building a space where students could laugh, learn teamwork, and feel proud of themselves on and off the court.

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    Food & Toy Drive

    Annual, school-wide

    I organized our school's annual food and toy drive, giving students and families a hands-on way to help others and feel part of something bigger than the school.

Beyond the classroom

Learning beyond the classroom

The field trips we've taken, so curiosity can grow wherever we go.

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    Our Wild Robot cinema day

    As part of our novel study and movie-review writing unit, my class went to the cinema to watch The Wild Robot. Students wrote predictions, enjoyed the film, then wrote thoughtful reviews connecting the movie to what they'd read. Novel study, media literacy, and writing all in one memorable day.

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    VORC outdoor adventure

    A day of outdoor learning, teamwork, and fun at the VORC. Students explored trails, took on challenges together, and got to know each other in a brand new environment. An amazing way to build confidence and community beyond the classroom.

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    Reptilia science adventure

    We visited Reptilia as part of our Grade 4 science unit on animals and habitats. Students got up close with reptiles, explored different species, and connected what they saw to classroom learning about structures, adaptations, and ecosystems. Science made real and exciting.

Theme days

Theme days!

Because the hard work at the end of every writing unit deserves a little extra sparkle, surprise, and fun. Building unforgettable memories, every step of the way.

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    All Around the World

    The classroom became a mini travel fair, where students designed fun commercials, painted catchy posters, and crafted colourful brochures, all to convince their classmates to visit their dream country and step into a world of new adventures.

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    Movie Review Day

    Students critiqued the best (and worst) movies they'd ever watched, then slipped into a classroom turned mini movie theatre, complete with popcorn, carnival tickets, and stage-ready presentations that made every review feel like opening night.

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    Animal Research Report Day

    Students became animal explorers, writing informative reports about creatures they loved, then stepped into a classroom that shifted into an ocean, a sunny safari, and a deep jungle, where they shared their wild discoveries with sparkling voices.

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    Travel to the Future

    Students wrote heartfelt letters to their future selves, sealed them in glittering time capsules, then stepped through a glowing portal into a dreamy future world, only to return at year's end and rediscover who they had become.

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    The Persuasive Adventures of Grade 4

    Students penned their very own persuasive books, each a passionate little story of what mattered to them, then stepped into a glowing publishing party where the room sparkled like a real launch and they presented their finished books to a cheering crowd.

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    Poetry Café

    At the end of our poetry unit, students wandered into a cozy café of verses, where they sipped imaginary coffee and shared their favourite memories in rhyme.

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    Award Ceremony

    A twinkling ceremony when the year softly ends: each child receives a shining certificate and a trophy with their very own name, then walks the red carpet to share their words into a gleaming microphone, under floating balloons and a room dressed for celebration.

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    Once Upon a Time in Grade 4

    Students spun their own realistic fiction tales, stepping into a storybook world where every desk held a new chapter and every voice added a line to the Grade 4 story.

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    Pen Pals to Germany

    Students practiced real, meaningful writing by connecting with pen pals in Germany, exchanging letters that helped them learn about each other's lives, cultures, and dreams while building a bridge between classrooms across the world.

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    Pumpkin Carving Procedures

    In October we turned procedure writing into a pumpkin-filled adventure, where students carved their own glowing gourds and then wrote step-by-step guides for turning a plain pumpkin into a spooky smile or a whimsical surprise.

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    Once Upon a Time in Grade 2/3

    Students wrote their very own fairytale, crafting magical characters and dreamy adventures, then stepped into a whimsical classroom where storybook corners, enchanted props, and twinkling lights made their tales feel like they truly belonged in a fairy world.

Kids might not remember what you taught them, but they'll always remember how you made them feel.
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