Orange Shirt Day Activity Bundle for Primary Grades – Residential Schools in Canada

Orange Shirt Day Activities, perfect for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Land acknowledgements, Orange Shirt Day lesson, Residential School lesson and Orange Shirt Day art all included! Designed to foster understanding and empathy among students. These resources are made for primary students.

MORE ORANGE SHIRT DAY ACTIVITYS:

Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)

Orange Shirt Day bundle (high school)

Dreamcatcher Craft

Residential School Research Project

Orange Shirt Day Writing Craft + Affirmation Station

Orange Shirt Day Bulletin Board

ORANGE SHIRT DAY BUNDLE FOR PRIMARY:

1. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Delve into the profound impact of residential schools with a detailed 6 page handout, accompanied by reflection questions and an answer key.

2. Orange Shirt Day Empathy Writing Activity: Deepen students’ comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.

3. Land Acknowledgements for Primary: Instill the importance of acknowledging and connecting with the land by guiding students through crafting their own Land Acknowledgements.

4. Orange Shirt Day Printables: Prepare for Orange Shirt Day with two engaging activities tailored for elementary students, featuring colouring page posters and writing prompts.

5. Orange Shirt Day Bulletin Board: a comprehensive Orange Shirt day bulletin board kit

This bundle offers a perfect reconciliation activity for primary-aged students, facilitating meaningful discussions and learning experiences around Truth and Reconciliation Day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The resources provided here are designed to support the teaching of Indigenous cultures, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. It is important to recognize that these communities are not monolithic; beliefs, traditions, and practices vary greatly from Nation to Nation, and even from community to community. The content shared in these materials reflects my own lived experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures, but it does not encompass the full diversity or richness of these traditions.

I encourage educators to approach these resources with respect, sensitivity, and openness to learning. When possible, please engage with local Indigenous communities or cultural experts to ensure that the information shared is accurate and culturally appropriate for the specific Nations or groups you are teaching about.

These resources are intended to foster understanding and appreciation for Indigenous people.