Rita Claire teaches us about the importance of Inuit clothing and how it protects against the cold. Rita Claire and Celina Kalluk perform a throat song together, and we read the book Viivi’s New Kamik.

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) has teaching resources that focus on the our Aquatic World. The resources include downloadable documents, supporting resources, connections to career opportunities,
perspectives on sustainability projects around the world, and hands on learning experiences.

Flying WILD resources are an inquiry approach to instruction by exploring the world around you. Each activity includes objectives, assessments and engaging content that focuses on birds.

This resource is packed with quick and easy ready to use activities for students!

The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) has a resource called "Project Wild". The resources include downloadable documents, supporting resources, connections to career opportunities,
perspectives on sustainability projects around the world, and hands on learning experiences.

The official Earth Day website showcases a variety of information surrounding this impactful day. The information includes Projects, Challenges, Videos to provide background information about the our world today and challenges and projects that your classrooms can participate in to make a difference in our world now and for the future. In addition, the website has downloadable ToolKits for your classrooms.

Empowering our children to change the world!
LSF is transforming Canada’s education system through innovative programs that empower youth and educators to create more sustainable communities.

Teacher resources include:
PD Workshops
Pedagogical Resources
Lesson Plans
Engaging Students in Action

Molly finds an old photo of Grandpa as a child and is shocked to see him singing and drumming—Grandpa never sings. Molly learns about Grandpa’s time in a residential school (or a boarding school, as it’s referred to in the episode).

Same But Different is a powerful routine for use in math classrooms. The activity of same but different is an activity where two things are compared, calling attention to both how they are the same and how they are different.

This apparent paradox is the beauty of the activity. It is important to notice the word BUT. Instead of making a choice – am I going to prove that these are the same or am I going to prove that they are different – students are considering how two items can be both. This is a critically important distinction.

Not same OR different, rather same BUT different.

There are categories for addition/subtraction, early numeracy, multiplication/division, measurement, place value, fractions, ratios, geometry, algebra, and high school math.

Check out this one-hour-long presentation for an overview of the Science of Reading. This was done for a virtual conference and is a great introduction to this important topic.  Click on the image below to watch the video.  

A systematic approach to teaching writing in Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-9.Includes: Curriculum at a glanceRequired productsIdentified skills requiredConnection to brain pockets (memory, fact, imagination)Assessment optionsA toolbox of strategies & resources 

The Take Me Outside Organization believes in a future where spending time outside learning, playing and exploring is a regular and significant part of every student's day. The website has a excellent teaching resources that include ready to go activities for all ages that connect to learning outside.

Tiny Polka Dot is the playful way for children ages 3 – 8 and up to fall in love with numbers. It has eye-catching, colorful cards and 16 easy-to-learn games, Tiny Polka Dot is built to grow with your child, teaching critical skills in counting, arithmetic, and logic along the way.

This downloadable file contains everything you need to print out a Tiny Polka Dot starter deck. It
contains the 3 core suits of the game, which should be enough to get kids started with all
the games and puzzles.

This is a printer-friendly version, so it should go easier on your printer ink.

This file also includes instructions, rule cards, and the Guide for Grownups,

This site talks about the reasons you need to running records in math. It includes a way of measuring the students' accuracy, fluency, and flexibility in their understanding of key math concepts. At the bottom of the article, you can sign up for free samples of running records for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.