Teaching with Canadian Books
Professional teachers weigh in on working with Canadian books in the classroom
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 …
Books to Inspire Storytelling (With Tech Tools to Capture the Tales)
At the beginning of each summer, as school is winding its way to the end, I inevitably pull out my books of ghost stories. I spend some quality time with …
Leading Students on a Path of Self-Discovery: Sadia by Colleen Nelson
As a fifteen-year-old adjusting to life in high school, Sadia begins to realize that growing up in Winnipeg brings many challenges. Balancing school work, …