Teaching with Canadian Books
Professional teachers weigh in on working with Canadian books in the classroom
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 …
Books for Summer Adventures
Summer is a time for adventures! When you’re a kid anything can be magical when school is out — whether it’s camping, trips to the mall, playing …