Winter writing crafts are a helpful way to keep elementary students learning when December classroom energy deserves its own weather warning. By this point in the year, students are excited, routines are getting a little wobbly and teachers need activities…
Orange Shirt Day matters. Orange shirt day activities beyond crafts matter too. If you’ve never worn orange, talked about Phyllis Webstad’s story, or done a craft with your class to mark September 30th, please keep doing that. This post isn’t…
Outdoor learning doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes it’s as simple as stepping outside, noticing what’s around you, and giving students a reason to slow down and pay attention. That’s the foundation of this outdoor education activity…
Some of the most meaningful learning in the classroom happens when students slow down. When they notice shapes.When they listen to stories.When they connect art to something bigger than a finished drawing. That’s exactly what Indigenous art activities can do.…
If you’re looking for Indigenous Peoples Day activities for elementary classrooms, this post will give you simple, meaningful ideas you can use without feeling overwhelmed. Indigenous Peoples Day activities for elementary students don’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. With…
Every June, teachers across Canada begin looking for meaningful National Indigenous History Month activities and resources for National Indigenous Peoples Day. And by June, most teachers are also juggling report cards, field trips, year-end celebrations and students who are very…
I’m so excited to share a collection that’s very close to my heart… the three Indigenous books I’ve created for children, families, and classrooms. These books were made to support learning, connection, creativity, and cultural understanding through story, land-based education,…
Winter is the perfect time to bring Inuit culture lessons into your classroom. Snow, ice, and colder weather naturally open the door to learning about Arctic life, traditional knowledge, and the incredible ways Inuit people have lived in connection with…
September 30 can become a very full day in schools. Students wear orange, classrooms learn about residential schools and school communities gather to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Then October 1 arrives. If the books, conversations and…
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to bring new energy into your teaching with October Indigenous classroom activities. This season is full of opportunities to explore creativity, connect with the land, and honour…