Category Archives: Library Resources

New Titles – Literature, Literacy, and Discourse

Several new titles at the OISE Library deal with topics related to literature, literacy, and discourse! These range from strategies for introducing poetry to young children and building writing skills in elementary learners to interrogating specific discourses in Canada and … Continue reading

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Featured Activity Kit – Iron Filings

Demonstrate the principles of magnetic force with iron filings. The Iron Filings activity kit can be a useful addition to physical science instruction that introduces primary-level students to magnetic behaviors such as attraction and repulsion. The extremely fine and smooth iron … Continue reading

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Featured Activity Kit – Big Time Classroom Clock Kit

There are fun times to be had with the Big Time Classroom Clock Kit! This featured activity kit allows students to practice telling time in a hands-on and interactive manner. The kit consists of 1 large clock for teacher demonstrations and … Continue reading

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Teacher Leadership

One of this month’s lobby displays focuses on the subject of teacher leadership. Learning to be a leader is one of the challenges that teachers face early in their careers. “Leadership” includes skills such as communication, advocacy, sensitivity and an … Continue reading

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Black History Month

In recognition of African Canadians, Black History Month celebrates the amazing discoveries and outstanding accomplishments from the past and their continued impact on the world today. In the shared responsibility to enhance community well-being and belonging, the recovering, remembering, and … Continue reading

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