For the first time, Her Majesty's diaries are opened... 'Had Mrs "call me Carole" Middleton on the phone after lunch. Wanting to check "our outfits don't clash on the big day". One seriously doubts they would.' Queen of sixteen sovereign nations, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. She's one of the world's most well-known and powerful leaders and has reigned for almost 60 years. She's been privy to every major event and decision. But what does she really think? 'One does enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest. Lovely to be reminded how much more civilised the British are than our European neighbours. Royal Eurovision Fancy Dress Party to celebrate. Unfortunately Camilla misread the invitation as 'Euro-tunnel Fancy Dress Party' and came as a train.' Taking in the momentous events of 2011, including two Royal Weddings, the phone hacking scandal and the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday Tarts and Vicars Party, these diaries reveal the seldom-seen workings of state and reveal how an octogenarian is quietly ruling the world and still has time for a gin. 'No, Mr Clegg, people born in Libya are not "Librarians". twitter.com/queen_uk facebook.com/royalginoclock

Mathematics program for grades K-6 provides focused instruction on key skills, comprehensive assessment, targeted intervention and practice for mastery and retention.

This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Mathematics program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the processes that grade 1 students use and develop during mathematics inquiry), and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the Ontario Mathematics Curriculum. The resource also provides strategies and visual resources for developing students' mental math skills. The resource includes: Mental Math Strategies Unit 1: Patterning and Algebra Unit 2: Data Management and Probability Unit 3: Measurement Unit 4: Geometry and Spatial Sense Unit 5: Number Sense and Numeration Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular expectations. Each lesson has materials lists, activity descriptions, questioning techniques, problem-solving examples, activity centre and extension ideas, assessment suggestions, activity sheets, and visuals required.