December is a busy and exciting month here at the university! Exams are approaching and it is getting colder outside, what better place to go then the OISE Library to warm up and learn? One of this month’s themes for the display cases in the OISE lobby area is “Winter and Holidays.”
This selection of books showcases resources for teaching units about winter and the many different holidays that take place in December this year. It is meant to inspire and support OISE students in their teaching and curriculum activities. Items from our Juvenile Fiction collection are prominent in this display; these include books for all levels of reader, with a focus on informational texts and visually striking illustrations. Through these charming and engrossing stories, students can learn about the natural processes that make up winter as well as poetry and storytelling techniques. Many curriculum resources are also featured in this display, and provide information for teaching children about holidays in a sensitive and well-rounded way. Classroom activities that combine learning and fun are ideal for the busy month of December.
In being conscious of all of the holidays that take place this month, students can help to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in their classroom while providing engaging and interesting information. A variety of different celebrations throughout December are represented, with both juvenile fiction and curriculum resources for each. How can you best incorporate a variety of viewpoints into the classroom? There are many ways, but having a variety of books on hand to engage students is one of them.
Keeping children interested during December can sometimes be difficult with the promise of a long break ahead. From activity books to older curriculum materials, this collection is curated to provide engaging materials for both children and their teachers to keep them learning all month long. Books, kits, puppets and DVD’s are all featured in this display. The themes of winter and holidays offer a myriad of different sub-themes to be explored, including nature, science, families, cultural customs and communities. Students interested in these sub-themes will find ample material to get started!
Remember, if you should see something that you are interested in borrowing, please don’t be shy! Ask one of our staff members at the circulation desk to borrow the materials. This display will be in the OISE lobby for the month of December.
Happy reading!
