Category Archives: Seasonal Display

Featured Display: Health and Physical Education

As the weather changes and the sun makes an extended appearance, our energy levels perk up and we begin to get more active. Take advantage of this energy with help from a new book display at the OISE library. We … Continue reading

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Let’s talk about homework

Students have no doubt spent countless hours trying to get homework finished the night before its due! While France may ban homework all together, the issue is still debated in Canada. At what grade should homework be assigned and how … Continue reading

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Seasonal Display: Lightning and Electricity

Stop by the OISE library and check out the new ‘Shockingly Educational’ seasonal display on lightning and electricity. The imminent arrival of summer brings with it changes in weather patterns, including an increased frequency in thunderstorms. For children, these storms … Continue reading

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Seasonal Display: Spring and Summer

Spring has (almost!) sprung and summer is just around the corner. The changing seasons are a time of renewal for both the natural world and here at the OISE library. The new seasonal display celebrates two of its namesakes – … Continue reading

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Seasonal Display: The War of 1812

This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and offers the perfect teaching opportunity to introduce or expand students’ knowledge of this conflict and its importance in the history of North America. While many historians consider it ‘a … Continue reading

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