Category Archives: Library Resources

Featured Activity Kit: Constructive Triangles

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jillian Harkness

Constructive triangles are a longtime favourite of Montessori classrooms. Perfect for the primary through elementary grades levels, this set of 61 painted wood triangles in 5 differently shaped boxes provide opportunity for a fun hands-on lesson in plane geometry and … 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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New Titles at the OISE library – Exciting New Fiction for Children and Youth

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jillian Harkness

Finalist for the 2014 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Deborah Wile’s Revolution, Book 2 in The Sixties Trilogy, is a new, powerful, and complex young adult novel. While Revolution focuses on two fictional characters, their story is embedded … Continue reading →

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OISE Book Display- Fall Festivals

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Aneta Kwak

As the days get colder and leaves change color, we welcome Fall at OISE Library, and the festivals celebrated during the month of October. The second weekend of October marks Thanksgiving and we have lots of stories for a variety … Continue reading →

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OISE Book Display: Teach Science!

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Robyn Lewis

It’s Science Literacy Week from September 21-27! This year’s theme is Exploration & Innovation and you’ll find a whole host of inspiring events throughout U of T libraries. At OISE, you’ll find teaching science resources, activity kits, and a hands on interactive … Continue reading →

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