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Teaching with Canadian Books

Professional teachers weigh in on working with Canadian books in the classroom

Four Fast-Paced, Captivating Middle Grade Books Any Student Will Love

by Geoffrey Ruggero

If you’re looking for a great story, where the main characters are relatable, look no further than the Orca Currents collection. These books are known …

Six Books that Demand to Be Read Aloud

by Fatma Faraj

Inspired by my recent reading of The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon, I am always looking for the next great read aloud. It has always been a cherished …

Coding Simplified: 7 Books to Help Your Students Learn to Code

by Allison Hall

Twice a month, we invite an educator to share their perspective on essential books for your classroom. To apply to become a contributor, please send us …

Five New Picture Books to Brighten Up Your Classroom

by Sarah Campbell

Twice a month, we invite an educator to share their perspective on essential books for your classroom. To apply to become a contributor, please send us …

The Power of One Story: Using Picture Books to Teach the Lessons of the Holocaust

by Jennifer Byrne

Six million is a number most adults cannot comprehend. Yet, when we reduce that number to one, to one single story, we may find ourselves beginning to …

Building Community and Fostering Micro-Neighbourliness

by Linda Ludke

I recently attended a fascinating conference that focused on strengthening neighbourhoods and building community. The workshops brought together many …

7 Books to Promote Leadership Skills in Your Students

by Allison Hall

A wise principal once told me that whoever is doing the work, is doing the learning. Wouldn’t it be beneficial for students to take on some of these …

Own Voices: Bringing Indigenous Author Waubgeshig Rice's New Novel Into the Classroom

by Jonelle St. Aubyn

Moon of the Crusted Snow is the second novel from accomplished author, journalist, and storyteller Waubgeshig Rice. Although this is a relatively short …

Celebrating & Exploring Indigenous Languages Through Literature

by Ian McCallum

Indigenous languages are an important aspect of daily life in Canada. Many provinces, town and city names, landmarks, bodies of water are identified by …

Sparking Conversation in the Classroom: The Big Dig by Lisa Harrington

by Geoffrey Ruggero

The Big Dig by Lisa Harrington is the perfect book to spark meaningful discussions on a variety of topics. Teachers are familiar with the difficulties …

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