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British Columbia Black History Timeline
There is a wealth of Black history in our province, from Vancouver Island’s Governor James Douglas in 1851 to William Allen Jones ...
Feb 242 min read


Supporting students after a tragic event
Resources from the BC School Counsellors' Association to support students, educators, and communities after the devastating events in Tumbler Ridge.
Feb 245 min read


Learning about Coast Salish art
For the past several years, I have taught a cross-curricular Coast Salish art unit with my Grades 3–4 classes, and this year I adapted it for a Grades 2–3 class.
Feb 244 min read


The Truth in Truth and Reconciliation Educational Board Game
My name is James Darin Corbiere. I am Aanishinaabe, Bear Clan from Wii kwem koong on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. I am a former police officer and Indigenous language teacher living in Langford on Vancouver Island.
Feb 244 min read


How to incorporate Ramadan in your classroom
When I first started teaching, I quickly realized how little awareness there was about Ramadan in many school communities.
Feb 244 min read


Diverse BC on the Royal BC Museum’s Learning Portal
As the provincial museum with a mandate to reach British Columbians across the province, the Royal BC Museum’s location on the southern tip of Vancouver Island is an impediment, especially for students and teachers.
Feb 243 min read


From personal growth to classroom transformation: Bringing the study of self to life
When I first started my journey of personal development work to learn new skills, boost my confidence, and achieve goals I had set for myself, I had no idea it would have such a huge impact on my pedagogy as a teacher.
Jan 74 min read


Student writing contest: People, places, and practices that feel like home
Teacher magazine is hosting a student writing contest with the following prompt: People, places, and practices that feel like home.
Jan 76 min read


Threads of presence: Weaving Black artists into BC classrooms
When you walk into an art gallery today, you’ll find works that don’t just adorn the walls—they speak. They speak of migration and memory, of joy and resistance.
Jan 74 min read


Tamio Wakayama: Exhibition offers valuable history and teen programs
The Vancouver Art Gallery’s current exhibition, Enemy Alien: Tamio Wakayama, offers teachers a rich opportunity to delve into the areas of social justice, art, and local history.
Jan 73 min read


New Japanese Canadian online history resource
How do you break down barriers to teaching and learning about Japanese Canadian history?
Jan 74 min read


Developmental language disorder: Its impact on literacy and beyond
As language is the medium of almost all educational instruction and communication is key for building community and belonging, it is vital that we recognize when a student may be experiencing language-based learning challenges ...
Jan 75 min read


The importance of language in the classroom
If reading comprehension is built on language, why isn’t explicit language instruction a focus in every classroom?
Jan 75 min read


Beyond checkers: How a Filipino game revolutionized learning through math, science, and inclusion
A checkers-inspired board game used in our school years became one of the most memorable and effective tools for learning we encountered as students.
Nov 5, 20254 min read


BCTF lending library
The newest service offered by the BCTF Library is the book lending service. BCTF members can browse the catalogue and borrow up to three books at a time.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Self-directed professional development
Self-directed professional development (PD) can be an excellent opportunity to develop specific aspects of your teaching practice in ways that best suit your needs and learning preferences.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Caring for the land with invasive species education
The Invasive Species Council of British Columbia (ISCBC) is a dynamic, action-oriented organization, helping concerned stakeholders work together to stop the spread of invasive species in BC. The Provincial Intermediate and Middle Years Teachers’ Association (myPITA) provided the ISCBC with a grant ...
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Queering outdoor education
Within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, “queering” is a phrase that, as part of reclamation of the term “queer,” has come to mean looking at ideas sideways, eschewing boundaries, disrupting the status quo, and facilitating the rise of something new and beautiful from the ashes of the old.
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Japanese Canadian story captivates students: Review of Obaasan’s Boots and ideas for classroom activities
This year marks my 30th year in the classroom. Like many fellow educators, I’ve found that one of the greatest challenges we face is discovering resources that truly engage students, align closely with the BC curriculum, and support cross-curricular learning.
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Building skilled readers: A resource to rethink practice
Lindsay Kemeny, author of 7 Mighty Moves, is a mom and practising classroom teacher whose personal and heartbreaking story draws you into her book.
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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