• "Students literally run the classroom while the teacher is freed up to focus more on teaching — the game reaches those students who tend to struggle most within our educational system."

    Negar Puye, Elementary Teacher, Coquitlam, B.C, Canada

    Playing The City Game within her classroom since 2018.

  • "It supports the development of core competencies such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving — a versatile and rewarding activity for any classroom."

    Christina Ballarin, Elementary Teacher, Burnaby, B.C, Canada

    Has taught the game for a few years and co-facilitated a Professional Development Day with Zanette.

  • “The concept of ‘Fines and Bonuses’ gives them a clear understanding of class expectations.”

    Alexandra Daly, Elementary Teacher, Port Coquitlam, B.C, Canada

    Playing The City Game within her classroom since 2021.

  • “I love using this structure and have done so in different ways for grades 1 through 7 in several communities.”

    Tami Leblanc, Elementary Teacher, B.C, Canada

    Taught The City Game in Burnaby, Burns Lake, Williams Lake and Smithers

  • “The City Council box gave students a voice, allowing for open dialogue about ideas for the classroom.”

    Rachel MacPhail, Elementary Teacher, Burnaby, B.C, Canada

    Plays the game with her grade 2’s and was a Teacher on Call in Zanette’s classroom.

  • “The City Game truly gave her a voice in our class and helped her make new connections with her peers. There is a job that every student can succeed at and feel confident doing. It gives them a purpose and makes them feel included and heard".

    Hayley Kidd Educational Assistant, Burnaby, B.C, Canada

    EA in Zanette’s Classroom

  • I tried reward systems and contracts, but behaviour issues persisted. With The City Game, students help create clear ‘Bonuses and Fines,’ leading to better behaviour and fewer conflicts as they take ownership and understand consequences.

    Tianna Carioti, Elementary Teacher, Burnaby, B.C, Canada

    Playing The City Game within her classroom since 2022.

  • “As an educator, after observing The City Game I felt encouraged to put more responsibility onto my students.”

    Erica Mcarthur, Coquitlam high school teacher

  •  “The game reveals different qualities of students. It promotes and encourages students to figure out and grow their own strengths and engage in activities and behaviours that showcase those unique qualities.”

    Mandy Yip, Elementary Teacher, Burnaby, B.C, Canada

    Former classroom EA for Zanette, Covered Zanette’s maternity leave as a teacher and Editor of the book!

  • "Kids used to avoid the weaker students but now they welcome them in. The game catches the kids who are falling through the cracks because there is always something empowering them".

    Sue Isomura, EA in Zanette’s room for 3 years between 2013-2018

    A colleague and friend since 2013, Sue has seen and heard about the outcomes of The City Game up close.

Teacher interviews Zanette for final Master’s Piece