Author Archives: Wendy Traas

Featured Activity Kit: Weather Station Log

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Wendy Traas

The weather has been a popular topic of conversation lately. Last week was bitterly cold and next week will be … who knows? What is weather? Why do we have seasons? This is a great time of year to discuss … Continue reading →

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Featured display: Aboriginal issues in education

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Wendy Traas

The Idle No More movement has brought a great deal of attention to Canada’s First Nations peoples, from treaty agreements to environmental concerns. The OISE library is currently featuring a display on Aboriginal issues in education. It showcases books that … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Hanukkah Celebration Box

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Wendy Traas

Saturday evening marked the beginning of Hanukkah with the traditional lighting of the first candle on the menorah. Celebrate the start of the holiday season in your class with the Hanukkah Celebration Box (CR 394.267 H9562). This week’s featured activity … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: At Home

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Wendy Traas

Looking for an interactive and creative way to encourage storytelling with your students? This week’s featured activity kit is the At Home Kit (CR 808.543 B932 H765). 28 cards depict different elements of a home, including windows and exterior walls, … Continue reading →

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Featured Kit: Magnetic Wand Activity Kit

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Wendy Traas

Did you know that every magnet has a north and south pole? When a magnet is broken a north pole will appear at one end and a south pole at the other. Explore the principles of magnetism in your classroom … Continue reading →

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