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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …