A great list of books to read aloud to students in the first days of school.
Also consider:
Maybe - by Kombi Yamada - a book about the endless possibilities in all of us.
What Do You Do With A Problem - by Kombi Yamada - a great book to introduce and discuss the struggles you may face together as a class.
Add your favourites in the comments section below!
Bring the vocabulary of film to life through the processes of filmmaking. Students learn terminology and techniques simultaneously as they plan, film, and edit a short video.
Summer is all about fun, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. You can combine fun and education when you use these fun, engaging summer learning activities! These fun summer learning activities are perfect for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders for July and August! Whether it’s outside fun or summer worksheets – you will love these summer learning activities for kids.
Please note: there are more than 34 activities listed here! Lots of fun for the entire summer!
The students were given one period each week for 5 weeks to explore their interests and plan, implement and produce a Genius Hour Presentation in a format of their choosing. They began with a few worksheets to identify their interest areas and various ideas in which they may present their information and also various formats both electronically and paper-based which they could use to showcase their learning. The students used books, ipads and computers to access information. Various showcases included working replicas of battery-operated cars and helicopters, working volcanoes, a hockey rink, baking, painting and posters. Students were so engaged that most students completed the majority of their projects outside of school on their own time.
For students, summer is a fantastic time to relax and rejuvenate from the previous school year. Students can make the most of the summer and time in the sun by participating and engaging in fun activities, whether they take place inside or outside, alone or with a group of friends.
Check out this site to find fun and educational summer activities that middle schoolers will enjoy! Some examples are: Geocaching, DIY Solar Oven, Pool Noodle Olympics, DIY Lava Lamp, DIY Terrarium, Board Game Championship, Obstacle Course for Kids, Free Online Classes, and more!
Three lessons from the NFB for Pink Shirt Day.
1. Bully Dance - This film "...can be a starting point for discussions about peer pressure, respect, sharing and cooperation, and empathy. For older students, the conversation can move towards how groups can influence/negate a bully culture and how bystanders can unknowingly reinforce bully behaviours."
2. Door to Door - This film "...encourag{es] positive, open dialogue between two grade levels...highlighting the proactive results of conflict resolution."
3. Glasses - "This film highlights ideas related to peer pressure, inclusivity and friendship." *Warning - mention of self-harm.
These three lessons from NFB can be used for Pink Shirt Day.
1. Bully Dance - shows how a community can deal with a bully. There are two teacher guides in CAMPUS (remember as a teacher in SK you have full access to CAMPUS for free!)
2. Discrimination: Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia - the story of a young girl who faces bullying because of her body. There is a viewing guide and a lesson plan to go with this film.
3. Cyberbullying - Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows - this story deals with cyberbullying and the impacts it can have. This connects media studies and bullying. A lesson is provided.
These fun reader's scripts allow students to master fluency and perform for their classmates! These three, free, downloadable scripts are appropriate for the primary classroom.
This resource has the resources needed to teach students in Grades 3-5 to take notes using the Writing Revolution framework.
This resource has the resources needed to teach students in Grades 3-5 to take notes using the Writing Revolution framework.
Over 40 free online escape rooms to use with your class. They are already made and free!
4 Square Graphic Organizer for Writing Paragraphs
There are several important skills that need to be solid with students before you begin teaching the paragraph. Use this resource to ensure your students have the necessary skills to begin to write paragraphs!
This resource has everything you need to teach your students how to write paragraphs following The Writing Revolution Framework. *templates*sequence*lessons*a model paragraph from beginning to end*deconstructing text*mini lessons
50 great possibilities for book review templates.
This resource gives a diversity of ideas for students to share their writing.
"Getting to know the students in your classroom can be tricky. It can be even tougher to connect when you’re teaching online. Despite the challenge, it’s more important than ever to find ways to check in and strengthen your relationship. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a list of 50 questions to ask elementary kids throughout the year."
(This article says the prompts are for elementary students, but they will really work for any age, adults included).
Scroll this resource to find a famous recipe from each of the 50 states. Then, pick one or two to try!
This article discusses how to make:
Virtual Tours (Google VR), a News Podcast (Anchor.fm), Build Augmented Reality History & Geography Games (Metaverse), a Short Documentary (Adobe Spark) & Build Multimedia Timelines.
The article provides a link to the site to make the product, describes each option and provides a short video tutorial on how to do it!
These resources can be used by teachers to make items they want to use with students, or they can be made by students as different ways to share their learning.
This resource has everything you need to teach your students how to write multiple paragraph compositions using the MPO and The Writing Revolution framework. *templates*sequence*modelled example from beginning to end*transitions*cheat sheet*exemplars*PPT