Poetry
Poetry offers students a chance to play with words and experiment with writing structures, and can be an innovative way to bring joy to reading.
Language Arts
How Spelling Bees Can Improve Literacy Skills in the Classroom
Spelling bees are so much more than simply memorizing a list of words. These competitions can be a valuable classroom tool to improve students’ reading skills.
Black History Month 2023
We’ve gathered a collection of 20 current and upcoming books to help you incorporate Black history and Black creators in the classroom all year round.
Halloween
What better way to celebrate the spooky season than with some equally spooky books? We’ve compiled a list of 10 chilling tales for kids of all ages, just in time for Halloween.
Women’s History Month
Learn about the women and girls of the past and present who have made important contributions to our collective history with the help of these 10 books.
Latin American Heritage Month
In honour of Latin American Heritage Month, here are some books that promote diversity and celebrate Latin American experiences.
Inventors
These suggested reads about inventors may spark your students’ interest in all things building, tinkering, and creating.
Shaking up Shakespeare: Digital Tools for Digital Students
Many students dread reading Shakespeare because they think his works have nothing to do with their 21st century interests.
How Educators Can Respond to Book Banning
The tide of intolerance is rising, and once again the reactionary camp wants to throw literature on the pyre, at least metaphorically.
A Teacher’s Take on Graphic Novels
Are graphic novels a lesser form of writing? Parents and children often have opposing views when it comes to this unique and beautifully crafted type of literature.