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Jan 82 min read
Teaching for Peace lesson plan
Ask students what peace means. Work with your class to come up with a definition for the word peace. Write this on the whiteboard ...


Jan 83 min read
Black Dandyism lesson plan
“Isn’t that just dandy?” A common yet dated turn-of-phrase to indicate that something is excellent or ...


Jan 84 min read
Fostering STEM confidence in girls: The WISE Girls toolkit
Representation is powerful, especially for young children who benefit greatly from seeing successful individuals who look like them ...


Jan 83 min read
SOGI lessons from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Over the past few years, SOGI 123 has taken a fair bit of criticism from some parents and community members ...


Nov 5, 20245 min read
Joyous journaling: How journaling changed my classroom … and my life (part 2!)
In the last issue of Teacher, I led you through the first part of my journaling journey with my Grades 4 and 5 students...


Nov 5, 20245 min read
Promoting growth mindset and type 1 diabetes inclusion in children’s literature
I am Rashda, a math educator by day and an indie author by passion. I’ve always been captivated by the power of children’s literature...


Sep 17, 20246 min read
Crossroads: Planting seeds for courageous conversations in the classroom
Crossroads is an innovative anti-oppression resource that builds awareness, understanding, and empathy through interactive story-based...


Sep 17, 20242 min read
Truth and Reconciliation Day lesson plan
On September 30, 2024, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as well as Orange Shirt Day...


Sep 17, 20243 min read
Get to know your BCTF Library
The newest service offered by the BCTF Library is the book lending service. BCTF members can browse the catalogue and borrow...


May 15, 20245 min read
Disability justice in action: Changing the game
From May 25 to June 1 Canada will recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities during National Accessibility...


May 15, 20244 min read
Student Vote: Empowering future voters
For the last 20 years, educators throughout the country have been engaging their schools in a program that brings democracy into the...


Feb 22, 20243 min read
Celebrate women in STEM for International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8, and it recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women and girls worldwide.


Feb 22, 20243 min read
Math chats in an intermediate classroom
For much of my life, I couldn’t understand how people could just calculate math problems in their heads.


Feb 22, 20245 min read
Ideas to celebrate reading in your school
Spring is a great time to cozy up with a good book and cup of tea. Whether your preference is for digital, audio, or physical books...


Feb 22, 20244 min read
New learning modules from the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression Office
Building awareness about racism and oppression through education and training is central to becoming a more inclusive and equitable...


Jan 8, 202413 min read
Celebrating Black Canadians
Happy Black history and futures month! Black History Month was first recognized in Toronto in 1979, and a decade later it was observed...


Jan 8, 20243 min read
A new way of looking at Canada
For the last three years, I have been using the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada with my Grade 4 students to teach several lessons...


Jan 8, 20244 min read
Book reviews and recommendations for Black History Month and beyond
Promise Boys is a recently published book that is a murder mystery novel for students who like a fast-paced read with multiple...


Nov 2, 20233 min read
Urban ecology in the classroom: Resources and workshops to support sustainability
Sometimes, when we live in an urban area with lots of cars and roads and buildings, it can be easy to forget or overlook all the nature...


Sep 22, 20232 min read
Ideas for commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
I seek out opportunities to learn as I strive to become educated enough to be an ally.
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