Author Archives: Avigail Sharon

New Titles at the OISE library – New Fiction for Children and Youth

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Avigail Sharon

Winner of the 2015 Schneider Family Book Award, Girls Like Us tells the difficult and inspiring story of two special education teenagers entering the adult world. Quincy and Biddy have very little in common, other than recently graduating from the … Continue reading →

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Featured Manipulative: Tiny Tim: My First Skeleton

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Avigail Sharon

Learn about the locations and shapes of the bones of the body with Tiny Tim. This miniature skeleton offers a unique hands-on learning experience for young scientists and curious kids. Tiny Tim is also a great desktop accessory. Though it … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Rory’s Story Cubes: Let Your Imagination Roll Wild!

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Avigail Sharon

Rory’s Story Cubes: Let Your Imagination Roll Wild! is a fantastic way to help student exercise imaginative storytelling, problem solving, and speaking and listening skills.  The kit consists of 9 cubes featuring 54 images and allows for countless combinations to … Continue reading →

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