There is a new book by Jan Brett – right in time for winter!
Click here to read all about the making of this story.
(Includes a Hedgie colouring page!)
Look for more winter stories at a school or public library near you.
Category Archives: Digital Resources
Media Literacy Week 2018
November 5 to 9, 2018 is Media Literacy Week! This year’s theme is Fact or Fake: Help the World Stop Misinformation in Its Tracks. The week will highlight the importance of verifying that online information is true, unbiased and relevant.
Here is a sample video from the ‘Media Minute’ series – a unit of videos and lessons designed specifically for elementary students.
For Families:
Ideas for Families (Tips, Games, Videos, Tutorials)
For Teachers:
Learning Resources (Media Literacy Week)
All About Me (Career Education Resource) – Digital Literacy Lesson Plans
- Creating a Positive Digital Footprint (Gr. 1-3)
- Digital Citizenship (Gr. 4-6)
- Digital Citizenship – Online Safety (K-6)
Use, Understand & Create: A Digital Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools (“Teachers can access digital literacy classroom resources aligned with curriculum outcomes set out by their province or territory.”)
Digital and Media Literacy Fundamentals
Media Literacy 101 (Media Minute Videos and Lessons)
MediaSmarts Lessons and Resources (Search by topic/grade)
Visit http://www.medialiteracyweek.ca/ and follow along with #MediaLitWk to learn more about events and programming across Canada!
Picture Book Month!
November is Picture Book Month!
Author Katie Davis produced this video with quotes from beloved and famous authors and illustrators all answering the same question;
“What is a picture book?”
Why Picture Books are Important:
Rukhsana Khan
Rob Scotton
Ame DyckmanFor Students:
What is a picture book to you? Do you have a favourite picture book? Visit your school library to borrow picture books this month.
You might like these books for “Roc Your Mocs” Day in November:
For Teachers:
- Picture Book Month Teacher’s Guide (Ideas for using picture books in ELA, Science, Math and Social Studies)
- Adrienne Gear’s new units featuring picture books for Grades 2-7 ” We Are All Connected“
Veterans Week 2018
Here are some resources that connect with the theme of Remembrance:
Our Freedom:
Additional Resources:
- 50 Ways to Remember
- 50 Façons de se Souvenir
- Link to Indigenous-Canadian Veterans information (Indigenous Veterans Day is November 8th)
- Information about and significance of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument
Canadian Encyclopedia Articles:
- Interactive Activity: (Ages 10+)
Over the Top: An Interactive Adventure
“An activity created by the Canadian War Museum to help students understand the First World War from a soldier’s perspective. The activity’s interactive nature and its animation-based format will appeal to younger students. Includes a glossary of terms. (Recommended for ages 10 and up.)”
Additional Resources:
Character Day Sept.26
Additional resources include short film clips, posters, discussion guides and more. Go to http://www.letitripple.org/character-day/
Dot Day 2018
Make your mark this school year! September 15th-ish is International Dot Day! Join the celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration! Based on the story “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, this is a great way to start the year by celebrating the creative talents of children.
Watch the videos below to see examples of students collaborating creatively and get inspired to create:
Resources:
Clip Art Collection (by Peter H. Reynolds)
International Dot Day website: Get Inspired
Multi-language Dot Day Posters
Poster Gallery: (many themes, including A Thinking Journey & Think Globally)
Sparking the Creative Spirit: Tips for Inspiring Writing, Creativity, Self-Expression and a Wonderful Journey
Media Literacy Week 2017
Here is a sample video from the ‘Media Minute’ series – a unit of videos and lessons designed specifically for elementary students.
For Families:
Ideas for Families (Tips, Games, Videos, Tutorials)
For Teachers:
Ideas for Educators (Media Literacy Week)
All About Me (Career Education Resource) – Digital Literacy Lesson Plans
- Creating a Positive Digital Footprint (Gr. 1-3)
- Digital Citizenship (Gr. 4-6)
- Digital Citizenship – Online Safety (K-6)
Use, Understand & Create: A Digital Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools (“Teachers can access digital literacy classroom resources aligned with curriculum outcomes set out by their province or territory.”)
Digital and Media Literacy Fundamentals
Media Literacy 101 (Media Minute Videos and Lessons)
MediaSmarts Lessons and Resources (Search by topic/grade)
