Monthly Archives: July 2019

New Titles for August: A Mindful Classroom

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Sarah Hamilton

Fostering mindfulness : building skills that students need to manage their attention, emotions, and behavior in classrooms and beyond, Shelley Murphy This resource by OISE instructor Shelley Murphy is a must-have for any educator curious and committed to building practices … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Baric Tablets

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Subhanya Sivajothy

This very simple looking activity kit is an excellent tool for promoting concentration and experiential learning. The Baric Tablets are a sensorial activity that can be used for children age 4 and upward. They are a Montessori-developed manipulative, but can … Continue reading →

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Indigenous Futurisms

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Jenna Mlynaryk

This month’s Indigenous display features works on Indigenous futurisms. This genre, explored through a variety of mediums including literature, art, film, and music, expresses Indigenous identity by exploring possible or potential futures for Indigenous peoples. Though many works of Indigenous … Continue reading →

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New Books for July: Some Hot New Reads

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Madeleine

Teaching English Language Learners: A Handbook for Elementary Teachers by Ann Morgan Teaching English Language Learners is a handbook for elementary school staff who work with English Language Learners but who might not have specialized training. This book is a … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Botany Cabinet

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Sarah Hamilton

When the weather gets warmer, kids cannot wait to get outside and explore! One way to foster this excitement and incorporate it into continued learning is by using the Botany Cabinet to teach young children to recognize and differentiate between … Continue reading →

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