Classroom Practice

Bringing Indigenous guest speakers and cultural events to your school is a wonderful way to introduce students to the rich traditions, knowledge, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples. [...]

As classroom teachers, finding ways of decolonizing and Indigenizing our classrooms can be challenging. We’re no strangers to our provincial curriculums outlining these expectations, but how can [...]

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, everyone starts itching to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring days. Many teachers find it challenging to keep students still and focused at [...]

Every year on March 31, Canada celebrates National Indigenous Languages Day. This day recognizes and honours the more than 70 Indigenous languages from 12 distinct language families spoken in [...]

As we approach Earth Day on April 22, 2022, many educators wonder how to explore and discuss the annual theme with learners. The past few years have been quite tumultuous here on Earth. Many of [...]

Restorative justice is a worthwhile and meaningful practice any educator can incorporate into their teaching. This post will explain restorative justice, discuss its origins, and share ideas for [...]

Want ideas for outdoor learning throughout the winter? While it can be tempting to stay indoors, bundling up and heading out onto the land may be the best remedy for the winter blues. The [...]

Earlier this year, the Government of Canada passed legislation to make September 30 a federal holiday. It is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Federal public employees have the day [...]

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How you address Orange Shirt Day in your classroom can really depend on where you are and who your students are. This classroom activity can help you use an orange t-shirt as an artifact to talk [...]