Road Trips Across Canada
Check out these suggested travel routes and scenic drives, or build a personalized road trip itinerary and embark on your very own Canadian adventure!
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Talking to Young Students About George Floyd
I search, “Talking to children about racialized violence.” I know experts say children are never too young to talk about race, but none of them have a lesson plan for me.
Meet the Parents: Navigating Tricky Waters
Most parents are rational, reasonable, and respectful, but it’s those high maintenance ones that every teacher dreads. And the situation seems to be worsening each year.
The Benefits of Large Print Books
I thought large print titles would be good for students with visual impairments or for struggling readers. I had no idea how many regular education students would enjoy them too.
The Birds & The Bees: Preventing Local Extinction
Teaching students about birds and bees is crucial to their survival—and this isn’t a topic only for health class.
Learning about Butterflies
How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? Your students can find out with a field trip to a butterfly conservatory where they can witness this fascinating metamorphosis.
The End of Discipline in the Classroom
The current thinking on discipline is preemptive, rather than reactive. Change how you run your classroom, experts suggest, and discipline issues will no longer be a problem.
Sustainability Apps
Here are some resources to introduce students to concepts of sustainability in easy, digestible ways, while helping them take action towards a more sustainable future.
Engaging Autistic Students with the Arts
Ask any educator who has welcomed multiple learners with autism into his or her classroom, and you will find there is no set formula for ensuring academic success.
Leveling Up: Motivating Students Through Gamification
Grammatically, it’s an awful-sounding word: gamification, or as a verb, to “gamify” the classroom. Teachers, however, have found a powerful tool here.