Author Archives: Navroop Gill

Featured Activity Kit: Pattern Block Activity Cards

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Navroop Gill

The Pattern Block Activity Cards kit is a great complement to the ever-popular pattern block manipulatives used to support geometric learning in elementary grades. These cards provide a fun way to add variety to students’ learning with 36 different activities. … Continue reading →

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OISE Book Display: Nature & Education

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Navroop Gill

Earth Day has come and gone, but the resources presented in this month’s book display support integrating environmental education in the curriculum throughout the year . OISE Library has recently acquired new resources to help you develop environmental understanding in your classes. … Continue reading →

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New Titles: In bloom

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Navroop Gill

With spring around the corner and nature in bloom, these new titles  explore the natural world and the possibility of personal growth.  “We carry within us the wonder we seek around us”-Sir Thomas Browne This set features New York Time’s … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Environmental Situation Cards

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Navroop Gill

The Environmental Situation Cards are a great resource to increase your class’ awareness about important environmental concerns. Presenting 50 common issues affecting people around the globe, this resource asks questions for students to consider on areas such as global warming, … Continue reading →

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OISE Book Display: Honouring Classroom Diversity

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Navroop Gill

This month we look at embracing diversity in classrooms from multiple perspectives. The following are books that encourage educators to expand their practice and consider a variety of different viewpoints in their teaching. Whole-class teaching: minilessons and more A lot … Continue reading →

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