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What is a core resource?
Core Resources
A core resource is a foundational or key resource that complements a curriculum in an especially effective way. It may be a comprehensive resource that broadly addresses several of the student learning outcomes (e.g., a major integrated resource, series, textbook), an in-depth student resource that addresses at least one student learning outcome or a professional resource for educators.
R050844
1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up
This book contains reviews on classic and contemporary children's literature. It is organized by age group and includes board books, picture books and young adult novels. Each entry includes evaluations by international critics and reproduced artwork from the featured title.
The book includes an index of titles, a table of contents and an index by author/illustrator.
The book includes an index of titles, a table of contents and an index by author/illustrator.
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Book
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$45.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070931
50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Step(4th ed.)
This publication provides research-based instructional literacy strategies useful for elementary and middle level educators. Each strategy indicates the instructional focus (oral language, phonemic awareness/phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, spelling and content areas), the grade levels, step-by-step instructions on how to use the instructional strategy and when to use the strategy. Scaffolding for English as an additional language learners is described and samples of students' works are presented. The index allows the user to find specific literacy strategies and strategies for certain grades.
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Book
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$42.75
Record posted/updated:
June 22, 2018
R045107
Best Practices in Literacy Instruction(6th ed.)
In this sixth edition, the authors incorporate the latest research about literacy teaching. Content new to this edition includes: the newest research findings and instructional practices; chapters on developmental word study and the physiological, emotional and behavioural foundations of literacy learning; and expanded information on classroom learning communities, teaching English learners and the use of digital tools and multimodal texts. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$62.50
Record posted/updated:
January 30, 2019
R049716
Beyond Leveled Books: Supporting Early and Transitional Readers in Grades K-5(2nd ed.)
The authors continue to research moving students from leveled books to independent book selection. Suggestions and resources are provided to assist teachers to understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The book contains examples of classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons, strategies for small group instruction, assessment techniques and student work. The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, an index and bibliographies of children's books, series books and professional resources.
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Book
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$29.95
Record posted/updated:
December 20, 2017
R070916
Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network
The Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network is interested in language and literacy. The network consists of Canada's leading researchers. They work together to discover evidence-based ways to assist children.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R054517
Comprehension and Collaboration: Inquiry Circles for Curiosity, Engagement, and Understanding(Revised ed.)
Inquiry circles provide a structure that supports students in building knowledge that matters in their lives. The authors suggest fundamental classroom conditions that are needed for active, small-group learning. Lessons in comprehension, collaboration and research are provided. The authors provide how-to instructions for four models of small-group inquiries: mini-inquiries, curricular inquiries, literature circle inquiries and open inquiries. Assessment and evaluation strategies are also provided.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
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Book
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
$49.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050648
Deeper Reading: Comprehending Challenging Texts, 4-12
This resource is for teachers who want to move students beyond surface-level comprehension of challenging texts. Some of the strategies that Gallagher employs are: accepting the challenge of reading difficult texts, monitoring student comprehension as they read, using meaningful collaboration to achieve deeper comprehension and using critical thinking skills to analyze real-world issues.
Gallagher has structured the resource to examine key reading issues and to present effective strategies that teachers can use to move their students to deeper comprehension levels.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
Gallagher has structured the resource to examine key reading issues and to present effective strategies that teachers can use to move their students to deeper comprehension levels.
The resource includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$30.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070952
Engaging Readers & Writers with Inquiry: Promoting Deep Understandings in Language Arts and Content Areas with Guiding Questions
Through the use of research and classroom experience, Wilhelm demonstrates that inquiry is easy to teach. He shares practical ideas for turning goals and outcomes into engaging authentic questions that propel students toward deep understandings.
Included in the book are examples of guiding questions for every content area, sample lessons and activities that deepen thinking about topics and prepare students for more meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
Included in the book are examples of guiding questions for every content area, sample lessons and activities that deepen thinking about topics and prepare students for more meaningful reading and writing experiences.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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Inquiry
Price :
$26.99
Record posted/updated:
January 16, 2025
R070608
English Language Arts 4. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 4.
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Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 30, 2019
R070930
English Language Arts 4. Core Learning Resources (2010)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, English Language Arts 4.
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Download
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R048564
Fluency Instruction: Research-Based Best Practices(2nd ed.)
The editors introduce the idea of fluency instruction, providing a thorough examination of what fluency instruction is and how it should be taught. Content new to this edition includes: new chapters on supporting English as an additional language learners and information on adolescent fluency, reading expressiveness, oral reading instruction and text selection. The editors include examples and vignettes of fluency instruction in the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
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Book
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$51.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R019225
Gage Cornerstones 4: Canadian Language Arts
Cornerstones 4 provides a framework to build a flexible language arts program.
- Gage Cornerstones 4. Anthology 4A
- Gage Cornerstones 4. Anthology 4B
- Gage Cornerstones 4. Assessment Guide 4
- Gage Cornerstones 4. Blackline Masters 4
- Gage Cornerstones 4. Teacher's Guide 4 (West)
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Book
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049787
Good Books Matter: How to Choose and Use Children's Literature to Help Students Grow as Readers
Written for beginning and experienced teachers, the authors provide guidance to teach with quality children's literature. Guidance is provided on selecting books, strategies for specific grade levels, suggestions for extension and tips for assessment. The book is organized around genres - traditional literature, picture books, novels, nonfiction, poetry and multicultural texts. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, professional resources and an index.
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Book
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$21.95
Record posted/updated:
September 22, 2018
R045028
Help for Struggling Readers: Strategies for Grades 3-8
McKenna presents research-based instructional strategies to use with struggling readers. There are ideas to engage students and to develop the key components of reading: vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition and fluency. Each chapter includes techniques to work on specific skills, suggested materials, instructional tips and suggestions for further reading. The book includes a table of contents, graphic organizer templates, suggested professional resources and an index.
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Book
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$45.95
Record posted/updated:
January 18, 2019
R070926
InfoTrac Literature Resource Center Database
This database contains full-text journal articles, literary criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews on over 130,000 writers from all disciplines and time periods.
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Click here
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070919
International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE)
IFTE's mission is to promote the work and voices of English and literacy teachers through its member associations and in the world of English teaching generally. It works through conferences, links with associations with similar aims, electronic and other forms of publication and both formal and informal networks of English and literary professionals.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R039110
Listen Hear!: 25 Effective Listening Comprehension Strategies
Students are expected to spend 50 percent or more of their day engaged in listening comprehension activities, but are they "hearing" rather than "listening." This user-friendly resource provides strategies to incorporate multidimensional listening comprehension into the classroom. Using the latest research, the authors provide charts to show at a glance which skills each strategy enhances, lists of contemporary literature to use in conjunction with the strategies and tips for assessment.
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Book
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$30.50
Record posted/updated:
January 18, 2019
R070957
Literate Lives: Teaching Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms
Designed to meet the needs of students in reading methods classes or beginning teachers, Flint invites readers to consider the complexities of the reading process in diverse settings. An inquiry stance is critical to being an effective teacher, especially in the area of reading as there is more than one approach to learning to read. Flint also provides pedagogy to teaching reading, writing and literacy as well as providing practical information and vignettes of real-life situations. Teachers are asked to reflect on the key concepts in the chapters. The book includes a table of contents, appendices, a glossary, references, children's literature references and an index.
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Book
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$193.95
Record posted/updated:
June 5, 2018
R104729
MediaSmarts: Canada's Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
MediaSmarts is a Canadian non-profit organization that develops educational resources focused on media and digital literacy for K–12 education, with an emphasis on critical thinking, online safety, and informed engagement with media.
Interesting elements of this resource:
- Searchable resources organized by grade, subject area, and province/territory to help educators connect lessons to local curriculum outcomes
- Curriculum-aligned lesson plans, activities, and classroom tools
- Tip sheets, backgrounders, and videos to support teacher understanding of current media issues affecting students
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2026
R020237
Nelson Language Arts 4. And Who Are You? Student Anthology
The student anthologies for this resource have inclusive Canadian content and promote the integration of the six strands of English language arts: viewing, listening, reading, representing, speaking and writing. A variety of text types and learning strategies are presented in an organized format supported by illustrations, photographs and graphics. And Who Are You? is divided into three units: Explore and Observe, Media Closeups and And Who Are You? The overview outlines the purpose of each of the units in both anthologies. Each reading selection contains reading tips, learning goals and suggestions for after-reading activities. The units conclude with a culminating project.
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- Nelson Language Arts 4. And Who Are You? Teacher's Guide
- Nelson Language Arts 4. Supplementary Readings 4
- Nelson Language Arts 4. Times to Share Student Anthology
- Nelson Language Arts 4. Times to Share Teacher's Guide
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Book
Price :
$43.50
Record posted/updated:
October 26, 2019
R015243
Nelson Spelling 4
Nelson Spelling 4 is a comprehensive spelling resource that promotes the development of spelling skills and strategies within language and communication contexts. Language elements are addressed within literature.
- Nelson Spelling 4. Student Text
- Nelson Spelling 4. Teacher's Resource
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Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R050694
Out of the Question: Guiding Students to a Deeper Understanding of What They See, Read, Hear, and Do
Knowing how to ask good questions is a pivotal skill in learning and inquiry. By asking questions, children clarify their understanding and make new connections. For educators, the booklet explores nurturing questions in the classroom, building questioning skills and assessing the questioning process. The resource will assist both educators and students in asking questions to discover what is relevant, what is of interest, what is legitimate, what is authentic and what needs further investigation. The resource includes a table of contents, an index and a professional reading list.
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Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
September 22, 2018
R049981
Oxford Junior Dictionary
This 2007 edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary contains over 6,000 entries. The dictionary contains a "how to use this dictionary" page for students. There is also a listing of language study panels. These panels identify the word family a word belongs to, usage or different spellings for a word. Each entry contains the word, the word class, pronunciation key and sample sentences. At the back of the dictionary are a number of basic tools to assist students.
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Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
May 24, 2017
R047683
Planning for Inquiry: It's Not an Oxymoron!
Diane Parker provides an up-close look at the underlying structure of an inquiry-based approach, what such an approach might look like in practice and how it can happen in the classroom. Supported by stories and examples, Parker shares a practical yet non-prescriptive framework for developing lessons from learners' questions and authentic classroom events. The strategies can be adapted for both short- and long-term planning with students. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendices that offer assessment tools, sample planning forms, sample advocacy efforts and more.
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Book
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
$24.99 US
Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
R071135
Powerful Learning: What We Know About Teaching for Understanding
The authors provide a number of teaching practices including project-based learning, cooperative learning, performance-based assessment, as well as instructional strategies in literacy, mathematics and science.
Online videos at www.edutopia.org demonstrate how role models help to generate student understanding. There are examples that show how educators can enable students to think critically, transfer skills and knowledge and be flexible problem solvers, both inside and outside the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, a bibliography and a subject index.
Online videos at www.edutopia.org demonstrate how role models help to generate student understanding. There are examples that show how educators can enable students to think critically, transfer skills and knowledge and be flexible problem solvers, both inside and outside the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, a bibliography and a subject index.
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Book
Price :
$35.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054245
Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching(4th ed.)
Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain and to illustrate the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching. The book provides strategies and techniques that move beyond theory and use a balanced approach in classrooms to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
The book includes a table of contents, an author index and a subject index.
The book includes a table of contents, an author index and a subject index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$63.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070924
Saskatchewan Writers' Guild (SWG)
SWG is an organization that promotes Saskatchewan writers. The Guild's mission is to improve the status of the writer in Saskatchewan. The Guild offers conferences and writers' retreats and publishes the members' newsletter, entitled Freelance and a publication of literature written by Saskatchewan high school students, entitled Windscript.
Links :
Website
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Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R054558
Spelling Strategies and Patterns: What Kids Need to Know. Grades 3-5
Wilde applies the inquiry approach to spelling instruction. Students explore spelling patterns that they already know and develop strategies to help them fine-tune their spelling as they write. The book consists of two components: 32 strategy lessons to help students improve spelling as they write and 32 pattern lessons to help children know what to do when it is not obvious what letters are in a word.
An accompanying CD-ROM has classroom footage as Wilde teaches strategy and pattern lessons. A section called Working with What Kids Give You offers video clips on how to incorporate the unexpected events into an exploration. The CD-ROM also has student writing samples with commentary by Wilde.
The book includes a table of contents, assessment tools and procedures, references and a CD-ROM.
An accompanying CD-ROM has classroom footage as Wilde teaches strategy and pattern lessons. A section called Working with What Kids Give You offers video clips on how to incorporate the unexpected events into an exploration. The CD-ROM also has student writing samples with commentary by Wilde.
The book includes a table of contents, assessment tools and procedures, references and a CD-ROM.
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$72.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070959
Strategies for Reading Assessment and Instruction: Helping Every Child Succeed(Sixth edition)
Each strategy follows a three-part progression, including sequence, materials and procedures. The authors provide a number of intervention strategies for a struggling reader. Content includes assessment tools and strategies, IF-THEN strategy intervention guides, differentiated reading instruction, a classroom environment assessment tool, updated fluency norms and expression measures and ideas to connect with the home.
The book includes a table of contents, a name index and a subject index.
The book includes a table of contents, a name index and a subject index.
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Book
Document
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$110.40
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R055610
Teaching Essentials: Expecting the Most and Getting the Best From Every Learner, K-8
Routman provides a blueprint for instruction to allow all students to have success in the classroom. She draws upon her work with students that have excelled against great odds. Routman shares her principles and practices to help teachers and students reach their full potential. She stresses that everyone needs to be invited to the learning community. Some of the topics in the book include articulating high expectations for all students, including English as an Additional Language learners and struggling readers, setting lessons and activities in meaningful contexts, and embedding assessment into all aspects of instruction and planning. The book includes a table of contents and an index. Routman has a companion website at www.regieroutman.com that includes video clips of her working with students.
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Book
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$31.95
Record posted/updated:
September 11, 2017
R101372
Teaching Grammar and Punctuation in the Twenty-First Century
This teacher resource uses students' own writing as the context for developing students' grammar and punctuation skills. The Canadian resource provides useful tools and strategies to help students progress from writing complete sentences to understanding concepts such as tense, number and structure. Highlights include: a skill development approach that encourages students in each phase of learning; examples of student reading and writing provide practical ideas and exercises; and additional online resources, such as student reading passages and activities and extra teaching suggestions.
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Book
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$49.95
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2018
R054559
Teaching Literacy in Fourth Grade
Having left the primary grades, Grade 4 students deal with more demanding texts and content material. Johnson includes assessment tools, differentiation techniques, mini-lessons, unit plans and examples of student work. Suggestions for an energized and organized learning environment are provided. The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$35.95
Record posted/updated:
May 5, 2018
R070961
Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties(2nd ed.)
O'Connor synthesizes research on how children learn to read words. She demonstrates how to plan and implement lessons that address letter-sound pairings, decoding and blending, multisyllabic words, sight words and fluency. O'Connor provides strategies to be used in the classroom to assist students. Included in the book are a table of contents, appendices and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$41.50
Record posted/updated:
June 5, 2018
R048495
Teaching Writing: Balancing Process and Product with Enhanced Pearson eText Access Card Package(7th ed.)
Tompkins addresses both the process and the product of writing in this resource. She provides strategies for teaching prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing through writing workshops. This resource also includes: chapters on the writer's craft and on writing across the curriculum, information on the six traits of good writing and insights into using technology meaningfully in the writing classroom. The accompanying eText card provides access to additional content such as embedded videos and interactive quizzes. The book also includes a table of contents, references, an author index and a subject index.
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Book
Price :
$108.31
Record posted/updated:
May 22, 2019
R048676
Text Structures: Teaching Patterns in Reading and Writing
Dillabough provides an instructional approach to teaching the structures of expository text. There are a number of graphic organizers that depict the seven structures: sequence, enumerative, compare/contrast, cause/effect and problem/solution. She provides suggestions for introducing expository text to students and for assisting them in their reading and writing. The book includes text samples, how to approach a lesson and evaluation tools. The book contains a table of contents, a bibliography and an index.
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Book
Price :
$45.95
Record posted/updated:
December 21, 2017
R045634
The Grammar Plan Book: A Guide to Smart Teaching
The best method of teaching language conventions is to integrate them into units and lessons. This book explains how to teach language conventions this way. Through examples of innovative educators teaching language, teachers are presented with concepts to use in the classroom. Although this publication is not a language handbook, it includes most of the language concepts that students need to know. The book is useful in planning focused lessons and it includes a sample scope-and-sequence chart.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$31.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070964
The Science of Spelling: The Explicit Specifics that Make Readers and Writers (and Spellers!)
Through current research, the author reveals that spelling instruction is crucial for teaching every aspect of literacy and offers techniques for the following: making appropriate use of instructional devices such as scaffolding, hand and finger spelling and letter boxes; managing word lists and word sorts; differentiating spelling instruction and assessment and evaluation evaluating spelling resources. Included are rubrics, research-based forms, a table of contents, a bibliography and an index.
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Book
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$30.95
Record posted/updated:
April 30, 2019
R100472
Turtle Island Voices Grade 4
The library pack for Grade 4 contains 10 titles - 3 traditional stories, 4 modern stories and 4 informational texts - that provide First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives and support guided reading levels I-S. The books are also available as a full class set (6 copies of each title) and as individual titles. The teacher's guide includes lesson plans with activities, teaching suggestions, web connections and blackline masters. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards. Individual titles in the Grade 4 collection are: Deer and Cougar, The First Corn, The Gift of the Red River Jig, The Mystery of the Mist, Eagles on Ice, Sarah and the Bully, Kirima Okpik, Master Inventor, Get Moving!, Connected and Making Music.
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- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. CD-ROM
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Class Set
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Connected
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Deer and Cougar
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Eagles on Ice
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Get Moving!
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Kirima Okpik, Master Inventor
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Library Pack
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Making Music
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Sarah and the Bully
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. Teacher's Guide
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The First Corn
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The Gift of the Red River Jig
- Turtle Island Voices Grade 4. The Mystery of the Mist
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R046591
Under One Sun Grade 4. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from N-S. The topics address various aspects of treaty such as treaty symbols, making treaties, Treaty Days, the fairness of numbered treaties and residential schools.
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Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022
What are additional resources?
Additional Resources
Additional resources also complement the curriculum in an effective way and are of the same variety as core resources. However, where funds are limited, educators are advised to start by purchasing core resources.
R070582
A Broken Flute: The Native Experience in Books for Children
A Broken Flute is a collection of reviews that critically evaluate children's books about Native Americans written between the early 1900s and 2003. Stories, essays and poems accompany each review. The authors reviewed over 600 books and arranged the reviews alphabetically by title. The selected titles cover preschool, K-12 levels and adult and teacher materials.
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Book
Price :
$82.50
Record posted/updated:
July 18, 2019
R070604
A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
The author takes students on a journey of poetic forms. The book includes 29 examples of poetic forms, but not all the examples strictly follow the rules. Janeczko provides an explanation of each poetic form and the rhyme schemes.
Included in the book are a table of contents and background notes on the poetic forms.
Included in the book are a table of contents and background notes on the poetic forms.
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Book
Price :
$12.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070901
A Time to Learn
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. Talon has homework to complete before setting out for the trap line with his father. Meanwhile, T-Bear accidentally lets a sled dog escape. Talon and T-Bear learn the importance of listening to Elders and taking care with everything you do.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049766
Adventures in Graphica: Using Comics and Graphic Novels to Teach Comprehension, 2-6
Thompson shares theory, research and support for using graphica in the classroom. He discusses the potential that graphica has for reaching struggling readers and English as an additional language learners. He also informs readers that graphica often addresses current and relevant social issues, such as prejudice. Using his own experiences, Thompson provides strategies and tips to use graphica in the classroom.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices and an index.
The book includes a table of contents, appendices and an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$27.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R039260
African Rhythms: Animated Stories for Children
African Rhythms is a collection of animated stories that explore various African cultural traditions.
- Jump-up. Caribbean Carnival in Canada!
- The Cora Player
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 4, 2019
R070843
All Access
In this episode from the Wapos Bay Series, cousin Betty arrives in a wheelchair and the community does its best to adapt to her personal needs. T-Bear avoids Betty when he finds out she is sick. Betty is hurt because she thinks T-Bear no longer likes her. The community of Wapos Bay decides to make it easier for Elders and people with disabilities to get around.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070844
All Access (Cree Version)
In this episode from the Wapos Bay Series, cousin Betty arrives in a wheelchair and the community does its best to adapt to her personal needs. T-Bear avoids Betty when he finds out she is sick. Betty is hurt because she thinks T-Bear no longer likes her. The community of Wapos Bay decides to make it easier for Elders and people with disabilities to get around.
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Video
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Free
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January 6, 2026
R070570
Alligator Pie(Classic ed.)
Dennis Lee's book of poetry and rhymes for children has been reissued in a collector's edition. The poems reflect a Canadian child's world - children are invited to "skip to Casa Loma" or to imagine an Ookpik who can "dance on Niagara Falls." Children will identify with the universal themes in Lee's poetry. The delights, fears and interests of a young child are explored in the variety of verses found in this anthology. The illustrations by Frank Newfeld contribute to the humour in many of the selections.
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Book
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$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2017
R070918
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
ASCD is "dedicated to quality teaching, learning, and leadership." The organization publishes resources on all aspects of education including English language arts. The Language, Literacy and Literature Network provides teachers with a forum to share information. The periodical Educational Leadership includes articles for English language arts teachers.
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Website
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Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049023
Better That Way
Written for her eight-year-old son, Bouvier writes a poem about growing up. She draws upon her own learning from her grandparents, parents, and other individuals that crossed her life. The values that Bouvier learned are captured in the poem, and she reminds us that we should practise those values daily.
Included with the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the poem.
Included with the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the poem.
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Download
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070594
Beyond Reading and Writing: Inquiry, Curriculum, and Multiple Ways of Knowing
The authors examine the theory of inquiry and multiple ways of knowing, which put the learner at the centre of curriculum. Because of their experiences in the classroom, the authors are able to provide insight into how a curriculum works in day-to-day situations, offer suggestions on how educators can support and understand their students and suggest theory-into-practice techniques. The authors summarize their own understandings gained during the inquiry. The book demonstrates inquiry in action.
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Book
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$19.95 US
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R070609
Canadian Poems for Canadian Kids(3rd ed.)
This anthology contains poetry by Canadian authors, including representation from Saskatchewan. Linguists believe that reading poetry to young children stimulates the imagination and develops language skills. In this collection, the poems explore Canadian life and use humour to explore fears or to express sorrow.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the poems. The text includes a table of contents and brief author biographies.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101478
Circle of Life Set 5. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life set contains eight books that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The books are intended to support guided reading at levels Q-S. Titles in the set include: Building a Birchbark Canoe, Sky Woman, The Full Moon Ceremony, Little Owl, Snaring Rabbits, Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum, Becoming Brave Bear, and Wampum. Each of the books has a lesson card with before, during and after reading activities. The teacher support disc contains the electronic book version with audio of each story, an image bank of the illustrations, 8 modifiable blackline masters and three videos to support professional development featuring a First Nations Elder.
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- Circle of Life Set 5. Becoming Brave Bear (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Building a Birchbark Canoe (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Little Owl (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Sky Woman (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Snaring Rabbits (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. The full Moon Ceremony (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Wampum (6-pack)
- Circle of Life Set 5. Weekends with Moxoomus and Nookum (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$91.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R049779
Crafting Writers K-6
Hale explores ways to teach the craft of writing by moving beyond the rules of grammar and mechanics. Often teachers "teach" writing using the predictable rules of the English language. Hale examines the art of writing, the artistic side of writing and the process for identifying craft in writing.
She describes the specific and general craft techniques, such as voice, sentence fluency and writing with detail. Teachers will learn how to assist students in determining their writing strengths and how to build upon those strengths.
Included in the text are a table of contents, assessment strategies, appendices and an index.
She describes the specific and general craft techniques, such as voice, sentence fluency and writing with detail. Teachers will learn how to assist students in determining their writing strengths and how to build upon those strengths.
Included in the text are a table of contents, assessment strategies, appendices and an index.
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Book
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$32.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051339
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie!
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz.
The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language.
The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war.
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Book
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$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054584
Crow Call
Before leaving for World War II, Daddy buys Liz a flannel shirt, something to remember him by when he is gone from home. Liz treasures that big and colourful shirt. It has been such a long time since Daddy was home; he does not even know that Liz's favourite thing to eat is cherry pie! On a cold November day, Liz goes hunting with Daddy. She has never hunted before; Daddy puts Liz in charge of the crow call. As they enter the woods, one can feel the solitude of the hills and appreciate the time Daddy takes to reconnect with Liz. The illustrations effectively portray the 1940s. As well, the power of a special relationship between a parent and a child is expressed through Lowry's descriptive language. The story is based on Lowry's childhood and the special day she spent with her father after he returned home from war. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Lois Lowry and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$59.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 3, 2021
R070857
Dude, Listen to This!: Engaging Boy Writers
Ralph Fletcher examines boys and writing. He studies what inspires boys, what shuts them down and how teachers can nurture boys writing. In this video, a group of boys voluntarily give up their recess time to meet and discuss their writing. The video is divided into three sections. In the first section, Fletcher joins Jennifer Allen during one of her weekly boy writers' clubs. The boys share their stories and feedback from the other participants is encouraged. The boys are supportive of each other and their writing. In section two, Fletcher teaches a lesson in a Grade 4 class using memory maps. The final section has the staff debrief about what they have learned about boys and their writing throughout the school year. The viewing guide includes questions for discussion, samples of student work and a listing of suggested resources for further reading. The strategies presented in the video can be used for male and female students in the classroom.
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Video
Price :
$150.00/year
Record posted/updated:
November 2, 2021
R070612
Emily's Dream
This title is the sequel to Discovering Emily. Emily is determined to be an artist. Her parents have died, and the eldest sister, Dede, rules Emily and her siblings. Dede is concerned with the proper decorum that befits a young lady growing up in the 19th century. According to Dede, there is no room for silly dreams. Emily must learn to stand up to Dede and find a way to make her dream come true.
The book is illustrated with black-and-white drawings and includes a table of contents.
The book is illustrated with black-and-white drawings and includes a table of contents.
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Book
Price :
$7.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R042386
Enough
Marusia and her father farm near the village of Zhitya, Ukraine. Ukraine comes under Stalin's power and all foodstuffs now belong to the dictator. Marusia hides one sack of grain from the soldiers. Marusia eventually outwits the dictator by hiding sacks of grain in graves so the village can continue to plant grain for food.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
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Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051481
Falling Down the Page: A Book of List Poems
Everyone makes lists of numerous types (e.g., names of friends to invite to a birthday party, activities for a summer vacation). This collection of list poems celebrates school. Some of the poems are a simple list of words, while others are more descriptive and complex. Students should be inspired to jot down what they notice around them and create their own list poems.
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Book
Price :
$11.50
Record posted/updated:
September 25, 2017
R047169
Fiddle Dancer = Li daanseur de vyaeloon
Nolin visits his grandfather on New Year's Eve and together they are jigging at the community dance. Moushoom shows off his fancy steps and Nolin believes he will never learn the fancy steps. Moushoom explains that his Ma Mayr tapped the beat while he was in her womb and continue to tap the beat while he was growing up. Moushoom teaches Nolin some fancy steps and gives Nolin a Métis sash to "make his feet fly." Soon Nolin is doing three fancy steps.
Included in the book is a glossary of Michif words and a recipe to make bannock.
Accompanying the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the story.
Included in the book is a glossary of Michif words and a recipe to make bannock.
Accompanying the book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the story.
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Book
CD/DVD
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$15.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R036684
Gabriel Dumont
Gabriel Dumont was born in 1837 to mixed parentage. Dumont lived the way of the Métis, moving throughout the west and hunting buffalo. When he became head of the buffalo hunt, the buffalo herds were dwindling. Dumont called upon Louis Riel to speak on behalf of the Métis. After being ignored by the federal government, the Métis took up arms and were eventually defeated. Dumont fled to the United States where he became part of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. In 1893, Gabriel returned to Batoche and died in 1906.
The book contains photographs to complement the text. Also included are a table of contents, a timeline, suggestions for further reading and an index.
The book contains photographs to complement the text. Also included are a table of contents, a timeline, suggestions for further reading and an index.
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Book
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$5.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052393
Gooney Bird is So Absurd
January is cold and it is time for Gooney Bird Greene to bring out her special brain-warming hat. Mrs. Pidgeon is teaching the class about poetry and Gooney Bird needs to stimulate her brain by keeping it warm.
The students experiment with haikus, couplets and limericks. Along the way, the class discovers that writing poetry is hard work and requires creative thinking. When the students receive some terrible news concerning Mrs. Pidgeon, Gooney Bird organizes the class to write a poem that is very important to them.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the text.
The students experiment with haikus, couplets and limericks. Along the way, the class discovers that writing poetry is hard work and requires creative thinking. When the students receive some terrible news concerning Mrs. Pidgeon, Gooney Bird organizes the class to write a poem that is very important to them.
Black-and-white illustrations complement the text.
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Book
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$8.50
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July 8, 2024
R070615
Guardians
T-Bear, Talon, Jacob and Mushom think they have videotaped a Bigfoot around Wapos Bay. Jacob and T-Bear try to sell the footage for six million dollars to Steve from Austin, Texas (Lee Majors), who works for the Observation of Sasquatch Institute (O.S.I.). Raven learns about sharing with her mother, Sarah, and grandmother, Kohkum, while picking berries for the Elders of the community.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R071039
Guardians (Cree Version)
T-Bear, Talon, Jacob and Mushom think they have videotaped a Bigfoot around Wapos Bay. Jacob and T-Bear try to sell the footage for six million dollars to Steve from Austin, Texas (Lee Majors), who works for the Observation of Sasquatch Institute (O.S.I.). Raven learns about sharing with her mother, Sarah, and grandmother, Kohkum, while picking berries for the Elders of the community.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R044454
He Who Flies By Night: The Story of Grey Owl
This is the true story of Archie Belaney, who fulfilled his childhood dream of living in Canada's north with First Nations people. Archie reinvents himself into Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin (Grey Owl) and lives among the animals of the forest. Students will enjoy reading about how Archie lived with his two beavers, Jelly Roll and Rawhide. Grey Owl's greatest legacy is his vision of conservation and the importance of our place in nature.
The book is the recipient of the 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Multicultural Non-fiction.
The book is the recipient of the 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Multicultural Non-fiction.
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048742
I am Raven
Bouchard describes his journey to discover his totem. There are as many totems as there are birds, animals or fish. Each individual's totem tells him or her something about himself or herself. The totem chooses the individual. Understanding the totem helps us to choose what path to take on our journey in life.
Included in the text are descriptions of some of the totems that can be honoured. The title is also available in French.
Included in the text are descriptions of some of the totems that can be honoured. The title is also available in French.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R049792
Independent Reading Inside the Box: How to Organize, Observe, and Assess Reading Strategies That Promote Deeper Thinking and Improve Comprehension in K-8 Classrooms(2nd ed.)
Donohue provides an overview of the reading response "boxes" with strategies for using them as prompts and options for providing feedback and assessment. She shows teachers how to add value, authenticity and accountability to their independent reading programs and to keep the focus on student reading.
Graphic organizers and open-response opportunities help promote higher-order thinking skills and innovative ways to make thinking visible during independent reading. There are reproducible blank templates and student samples that illustrate how the program works.
The book contains a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
Graphic organizers and open-response opportunities help promote higher-order thinking skills and innovative ways to make thinking visible during independent reading. There are reproducible blank templates and student samples that illustrate how the program works.
The book contains a table of contents, an appendix and an index.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070920
International Literacy Association (ILA)
The International Literacy Association (ILA), formerly known as the International Reading Association or IRA, is an association of professionals who are committed to literacy. It publishes the journals The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy and Reading Research Quarterly.
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Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R070904
Journey Through Fear
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. T-Bear and his father Jacob, become local celebrities when they get stranded in the fire tower because they are afraid to come down. Raven, who is afraid of the water, prepares for a fishing trip but becomes ill. Through their fears, Raven and T-Bear discover the important of honesty.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R048701
Lucky's Mountain
Maggie Sullivan has grown up in a British Columbia mining community. Her father is killed in a mine explosion and she is forced to leave her only home. Maggie must also leave behind her best friend, a dog named Lucky. Lucky was a gift from her father and has only three legs. No one in the community wants to take in Lucky. Maggie must find the right solution for Lucky and herself.
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Book
Price :
$7.95
Record posted/updated:
August 14, 2019
R055555
Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reverso Poems
Fairy tales are given new life in this innovative genre of poetry. A reverso poem is the same poem read down and up. In this collection of poems, fairy tales form the basis of the poetry. The author slightly changes the punctuation and capitalization to create a poetic form that tells two sides of the story. Children will enjoy the poetic form and creating their own reversos.
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Book
Price :
$23.99
Record posted/updated:
August 14, 2019
R043882
Mwâkwa Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children
Kaysas is blessed with the ability to hunt and provide for his people. Kaysas knows where to find the four-legged kind, the winged ones, and those that swim beneath the water. He is able to communicate with them in their own language.
But Kaysas becomes proud and takes his abilities for granted. He loses his gift, and the people grow hungry. With help from the Elders and beings that inhabit the water, Kaysas learns to be respectful of the talents and skills given to him.
The book includes a list of Cree words and phrases with pronunciation. Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
But Kaysas becomes proud and takes his abilities for granted. He loses his gift, and the people grow hungry. With help from the Elders and beings that inhabit the water, Kaysas learns to be respectful of the talents and skills given to him.
The book includes a list of Cree words and phrases with pronunciation. Teachers may consider inviting an Elder or traditional knowledge keeper to the classroom to tell the narrative.
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Book
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$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070921
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
NCTE promotes teaching, research and student achievement in English language arts. It publishes the journals Language Arts and English Journal.
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Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R046069
Nokum is My Teacher
A young First Nations boy questions his Nokum about the world beyond their home and community. Nokum provides a vision of the world that the young boy can enter through reading, using his imagination and retaining respect for the ways of his people.
The book is written in English and Cree and it includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Northern Cree provide the singing and drumming on the CD. The title is also available in French.
The book is written in English and Cree and it includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Northern Cree provide the singing and drumming on the CD. The title is also available in French.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070579
Nonfiction Reading Power: Teaching Students How to Think While They Read All Kinds of Information
This book provides teachers with strategies to assist students while they read material in all subject areas. Gear uses children's books to encourage students to recognize that reading is about using the brain to zoom-in, to question/infer, to find the main idea, to make connections and to transform what is on the printed page.
The author explores the features of informational text and lists key books that are organized around strategies and subject areas. She provides ideas to include more informational texts in the classroom through read-alouds and author studies and provides tips for teaching nonfiction forms and text structures.
Included in the text are a table of contents, samples of students' work, assessment strategies, lists of children's books and professional titles and an index.
The author explores the features of informational text and lists key books that are organized around strategies and subject areas. She provides ideas to include more informational texts in the classroom through read-alouds and author studies and provides tips for teaching nonfiction forms and text structures.
Included in the text are a table of contents, samples of students' work, assessment strategies, lists of children's books and professional titles and an index.
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Book
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$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100258
Not My Girl
The authors adapted Margaret Pokiak-Fenton's story about her childhood in a residential school, A Stranger at Home, into a picture book for younger children.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
February 9, 2023
R070922
NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus Databases
NoveList Plus and NoveList K-8 Plus are located on the Biographies, Books and Literature page of the Online Magazines, Journals, and Newspapers. These databases are fiction guides for all ages and level of readers. They include titles in series, subject access to fiction, full-text book reviews, recommended lists, annotations and summaries.
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Website
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Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R053244
Raven Power
Raven identifies, through several scenarios, that the men and boys in the community take the women and girls for granted and show lack of respect for them. The women go on a week-long retreat, and only Jacob seems able to make coffee, cook meals and keep things running. Raven and Chief Big Sky negotiate to bring the women back, make everyone happier and strengthen the community. This is a humorous and inspiring video in which a young girl takes responsibility to do something about a problem in her community. Gender equity is treated in a clear and balanced manner.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R046948
Raven Tales. How Raven Stole the Sun
Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun is an animated film based on a First Nations folklore of the Northwest coast. Frog tells Raven and Eagle about an old man who keeps the sky, the stars, the moon and the light of the world in a set of boxes by the river. Raven transforms himself into a spruce needle and is swallowed by the old man's daughter. Raven grows inside the girl until he is born as a Raven-child. He persuades the old man to open the boxes, until one is remaining. Raven reveals his true identity and escapes through the smoke-hole. As he ascends into sky with the sun, Raven awakens the plants and animals.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R070617
Reading Doesn't Matter Anymore...: Shattering the Myths of Literacy
Booth addresses the issue of literacy by outlining 12 steps to encourage reading in all genres and formats. The chapters in the book cover topics such as redefining reading, helping students build reading muscles, understanding that technology is part of the new literacy and welcoming students into the culture of literacy. Booth supplements his suggestions with anecdotes and personal reflections. The book includes a table of contents and information regarding 101 literacy events.
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Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
March 6, 2026
R037625
Reading is Seeing: Learning to Visualize Scenes, Characters, Ideas, and Text Worlds to Improve Comprehension and Reflective Reading
This resource provides teachers with an overview of the research on visualization strategies and how this research may be used to improve students' reading comprehension. In each chapter, the author combines theory, personal experience and practical teaching activities to scaffold the learner's experience.
Strategies include ways to activate and build background knowledge, to elaborate on textual details, to make inferences, to develop mental models of nonfiction text and to make text-to-text connections.
Sample student work illustrates the expected outcomes of each particular technique. Suggestions are included for struggling and advanced readers.
Strategies include ways to activate and build background knowledge, to elaborate on textual details, to make inferences, to develop mental models of nonfiction text and to make text-to-text connections.
Sample student work illustrates the expected outcomes of each particular technique. Suggestions are included for struggling and advanced readers.
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Book
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$29.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R036858
Reciprocal Teaching at Work: Powerful Strategies and Lessons for Improving Reading Comprehension(3rd ed.)
Featuring a variety of classroom settings, this resource presents engaging lessons that implement a discussion technique to improve reading comprehension. This technique, reciprocal teaching, is based on teacher modelling, student participation and four strategies that readers use to comprehend text: predicting, questioning, clarifying and summarizing.
A detailed description of the four comprehension strategies (applicable to visual, oral and written text), ideas for leading students in reciprocal teaching, discussions in different social contexts and appended assessment forms are included in this resource.
A detailed description of the four comprehension strategies (applicable to visual, oral and written text), ideas for leading students in reciprocal teaching, discussions in different social contexts and appended assessment forms are included in this resource.
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Book
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$42.95 US
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054585
Rock 'N Learn Writing Strategies
In this video program, Marko helps a friend develop a real writing passage demonstrating each of his tools in action. Using his toolkit, Marko explains to students how to brainstorm ideas, consider the audience and purpose, find a hook to interest readers, organize sentences and ideas, use transitional phrases, use effective dialogue and enhance the written piece with similes, onomatopoeia and alliteration.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$19.99 US
Record posted/updated:
September 25, 2017
R042515
Sketches From a Spy Tree
Anne-Marie sits in her favourite tree with her sketch book and watches the world that surrounds her. As she records her observations of the neighbourhood, she thinks about her father who left two years ago. Mike is Anne-Marie's mother's partner and she feels he is trying to take her father's place in the home. Her identical twin sister, Mary Anne, sees things differently.
Anne-Marie takes the reader on a one-year journey as she struggles with the changes taking place within her family. The poems capture Anne-Marie's feelings as she struggles to accept Mike and her observations of people in the neighbourhood.
Anne-Marie takes the reader on a one-year journey as she struggles with the changes taking place within her family. The poems capture Anne-Marie's feelings as she struggles to accept Mike and her observations of people in the neighbourhood.
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Book
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$22.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070899
Something to Remember
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. While preparing for a Remembrance Day tribute, T-Bear is amazed to learn that his Mushom is a war veteran. Meanwhile, Raven's attempts to convince her favourite teacher to stay in Wapos Bay are initially misunderstood. Raven explores the meaning of appreciation and T-Bear discovers it is important to remember the past.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R019879
The Art of Inquiry: Questioning Strategies for K-6 Classrooms(2nd ed.)
This resource shows teachers how to question effectively and how to develop their students' questioning abilities. It formulates relevant questions that focus on information needs and encourages the establishment of a safe atmosphere for students to express themselves without fear of rejection. Part 1 identifies types of questions and the thinking skills that they promote. Part 2 provides practical questioning strategies and activities. Included are a table of contents, a list of suggested readings and sample student organizers.
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Book
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$26.00
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R047575
The Auction
Todd is hurt and angry with his grandfather. Gramps is selling the family farm. While they prepare for the auction, Gramps retells stories of how he and Gran created the farm. The sharing of memories and experiences on the farm provides the opportunity for Todd and Gramps to come to grips with loss and to look forward to a new beginning.
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Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053051
The Barefoot Book of Earth Tales
In this collection of narratives, readers will discover how various cultures celebrate our connection with nature and remind us how important it is to take care of Mother Earth. The narratives will increase understanding of the relationship to the land, celebrate the beauty of the natural world and share wisdom to take care of the Earth. The text includes a table of contents and a suggested activity to accompany each narrative.
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Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R047233
The Beavers' Big House = Lii kastorr leu groos maenzoon
Two beavers, Baptiste and Betsy, live in the forest. As they build their dam, other forest animals drop by and tell them not to work so hard. When a forest fire burns, the two beavers rally the other forest animals to battle the fire.
Included with the original paperback book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the text.
Included with the original paperback book is a CD with an English and Michif narration of the text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R055401
The Eco-Diary of Kiran Singer
Kiran explores the environmental problems threatening her local wetland. For her birthday, Kiran is given a diary by her grandma. She is invited by her grandma to help her and a conservation crew to restore a bog in Vancouver, BC. Using poetic form, Kiran expresses her thoughts about the bog and the various life species that live there. Through the text, students should be inspired to help protect wetlands in their local communities.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R070902
The Elements
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are at a cultural camp to learn traditional ways. At camp, mishaps occur that test the children. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking shortcuts at any age is best avoided.
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R052673
The Goat-Faced Girl: A Classic Italian Folktale
A foundling is left in the woods. Discovered by a large lizard, the foundling is taken home and grows up to be a pampered, pretty and useless young woman named Isabella. Her adoptive mother, a witch in disguise, tries to give Isabella reality checks. Isabella, however, plans to marry Prince Rupert because he can offer her a life of ease.
To teach Isabella a lesson, her mother transforms Isabella's head into a goat's head. Prince Rupert cannot marry a woman with a goat's head. He devises various tests for Isabella to pass. In turn, Isabella learns to become a self-reliant individual who turns the tables on Prince Rupert.
To teach Isabella a lesson, her mother transforms Isabella's head into a goat's head. Prince Rupert cannot marry a woman with a goat's head. He devises various tests for Isabella to pass. In turn, Isabella learns to become a self-reliant individual who turns the tables on Prince Rupert.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$22.18
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R045429
The Hockey Tree
Owen and Holly play a game of pond hockey with their father. Just before stopping for a cup of hot chocolate, Holly shoots the puck into an icefishing hole. When their father takes them on a walk in the woods, the children think that their hockey game is finished. To Holly and Owen's surprise, their father makes a "prairie hockey puck" from a dead tree and the game continues.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.99
Record posted/updated:
January 17, 2019
R101611
The Legend of the Buffalo Stone
Based on a traditional Blackfoot story, this illustrated book is the story of a young Blackfoot girl whose dream saves her tribe from famine after the disappearance of the buffalo. The themes of interdependence, animals and of the environment are prevalent in this book. A PDF of a corresponding teacher’s guide can be downloaded from the publisher’s website.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R046789
The Librarian From the Black Lagoon
Rumours thrive about the school library. It is said that the librarian, Mrs. Beamster, laminates people who talk or whisper. She puts glue on chairs to prevent wriggling and recites the Dewey Decimal System during story time. Some say that the shelves in the library are electrified and kids need to go through a Decontamination Room before entering. When the class plans to visit the library for the first time, the students prepare themselves for the worst. Imagine their surprise when they are welcomed to a warm and friendly place, where a smiling librarian invites them to explore some of the fun and funny books they have to offer. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Mike Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R050697
The Poetry Experience: Choosing and Using Poetry in the Classroom
This 32-page flipbook explores various aspects of poetry. There are tips on responding, reading, speaking and sharing poetry in the classroom. Suggestions are provided for poetry selection, poetic forms, responding to poetry and writing poetry.
Included in the text are a table of contents, blackline masters, an index and suggestions for professional reading.
Included in the text are a table of contents, blackline masters, an index and suggestions for professional reading.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070616
The Secret of Your Name = Kiimooch ka shinikashooyen
Canada's Métis people are recognized as a nation by all levels of government. The Métis have their own flag, language, songs and stories. Today's Métis have grown up in the aftermath of the 1885 resistance. Bouchard celebrates what it is to be Métis.
The book is written in English and Michif. The book includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Fiddle music on the CD is provided by John Arcand.
The book is written in English and Michif. The book includes a CD with Bouchard narrating the story. Fiddle music on the CD is provided by John Arcand.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070900
They Dance at Night
Wapos Bay is an animated series about the adventures of three Cree children living in northern Saskatchewan. Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. All three children discover that carelessness is disrespectful. With help from Mushom and an Elder, they take part in a ceremony that puts things right to restore harmony and balance.
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R052774
Tumbleweed Skies
Ellie's father has lost his job in Moose Jaw, and her mother is dead. To support his daughter, Daddy accepts a job as a travelling salesman, but he cannot take Ellie with him - the road is no place for a young girl. They go to Grandma Acklebee's farm near Weybolt, hoping that Grandma will take in Ellie.
Ellie knows that she is not wanted by Grandma Acklebee and the feeling is mutual. Grandma blames Daddy and Ellie for her daughter's death. As the summer progresses, Ellie yearns for her Grandma's love and affection. Will the family be able to move beyond their grief for a lost one?
Ellie knows that she is not wanted by Grandma Acklebee and the feeling is mutual. Grandma blames Daddy and Ellie for her daughter's death. As the summer progresses, Ellie yearns for her Grandma's love and affection. Will the family be able to move beyond their grief for a lost one?
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R105057
Tunnels of Tyranny: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure # 4(Updated Edition with Illustrations and New Resources)
Andrea Talbot and her brother Tony go back to the 1920s to search for a notebook that is important to their dying Grandpa. During their time in the past, they again encounter the Ku Klux Klan. This time the Klan is persecuting the Chinese immigrants who live in Moose Jaw. In the end, Andrea and Tony recover the lost notebook and also discover the fate of Grandpa's friend Jack who vanished so long ago. The first edition of Tunnels of Tyranny was a nominee for the 2005 Saskatchewan Book Award for Children's Literature. This updated 2023 edition features Illustrations, Historical Notes, an Ask the Author section, and Discussion Questions.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95 (Cdn)
Record posted/updated:
May 27, 2024
R052564
Word After Word After Word
Lucy, Henry, Evie, Russell and May are in the fourth grade. Every school day feels the same until one day a writer comes to class. Ms. Mirabel describes to the students that writing allows her to participate - to find out what is going to happen. She tells the students that they each have a story to tell, whether it is a poem, a character, a place or a moment in time.
As they reflect daily on what Ms. Mirabel teaches about the writing process, Lucy, Henry, Evie, Russell and May each learn to express their thoughts and feelings through various forms of writing.
The book includes a table of contents.
As they reflect daily on what Ms. Mirabel teaches about the writing process, Lucy, Henry, Evie, Russell and May each learn to express their thoughts and feelings through various forms of writing.
The book includes a table of contents.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
What are other useful materials?
Other Useful Materials
Other useful materials are documents, lesson plans or classroom activities that teachers may find useful in supporting the curriculum, but that have not typically undergone the same formal evaluation process that is required for core and additional resources.
R003028
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
R102404
Assessing, Evaluating, and Reporting Student Progress: Supporting English Language Arts
The purpose of this supporting document is to provide samples of assessment and evaluation tools teachers may use/adapt for their students as teachers implement an effective English Language Arts program.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R104355
CAMPUS
CAMPUS is the National Film Board’s exclusive education streaming service available at no cost to all teachers and students in Saskatchewan and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 1, 2022
R012416
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 4: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will extend their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Saskatchewan, including First Nations and Métis governance and provincial governance structures. Students will begin to understand the impact of the differing levels of government and understand the connections between varying levels of responsibility.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R104354
Curio
Curio is the CBC’s educational streaming service made available at no cost to Saskatchewan teachers and students by the Ministry of Education and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Key features of this resource:
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- Access to a large CBC collection of:
- educational series
- documentaries
- news stories
- archival footage
- podcasts
- radio programs
- Content in English and French
- Search using:
- Grades, themes, subjects, titles, keywords
- Access to a large CBC collection of:
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Links :
Curio Website
Media and Formats :
Video
Website
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2026
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).
Content includes:
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
- Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
- Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
- CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools
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Links :
PDF Document
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 10, 2025
R103623
Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
This document provides guidelines for school divisions and school-based administrators who are developing digital citizenship policies. It is not a prescriptive policy; instead, it offers a roadmap for building appropriate school division policies and school-specific digital citizenship guidelines and procedures. Tools to help teachers, administrators and parents as they get started on the implementation of digital citizenship education for K-12 students are also included.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 8, 2022
R103625
English Language Arts for French Immersion Students: A Bridging Document Grades 3 to 5
The purpose of this document is to assist English Language Arts teachers instructing French Immersion grades 3 to 5 students in understanding French Immersion curricula and students so that they can plan for instruction. The Bridging document establishes the links between the ELA and FI curricula, provides background information and instructional strategies to facilitate the integration of FI and ELA, provides guidelines for an efficient use of the ELA curriculum with French Immersion students, lists common transfers and interferences and offers suggestions for adaptation when necessary.
(More information)
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R103070
Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 2, 2019
R070158
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 1 "Preparing for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers as they prepare to plan for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Video
Website
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R070157
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 2 "Planning for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers in planning for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Video
Website
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R103762
Opportunities to Address Child Abuse Prevention Education and Response
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012576
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee Suggested Resources
These titles have been suggested by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive, emotional issues related to tragic events in Indigenous history and consult their local resources evaluation policy.
- Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)
- Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
- Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
- Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
- Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
- Owls See Clearly at Night = Lii yiiboo nayaapiwak lii swer: A Michif Alphabet = L'alfabet di Michif
- Road Allowance Kitten = Li pchi minoosh di shmayn'd liing
- The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
- Unreserved
Media and Formats :
Book
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R102870
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Kindergarten to Grade 5
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 18, 2020
R007923
Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
This site has been created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 22, 2019
R104586
Teaching Sensitive Content in the Classroom
The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:
- ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
- teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
- meet curricular outcomes.
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2022
R102380
Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties and Disabilities: A Guide for Educators
The purpose of this resource is to assist educators in teaching students who are experiencing significant difficulties, or who have a disability in reading and written expression. The document provides a general description of learning disabilities with a focus on the most common type of disability - reading disability.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
October 26, 2019
R012571
The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
The Adaptive Dimension refers to the concept of making adjustments to any or all of the following variables: learning environment, instruction, assessment and resources. Adjustments to these variables are intended to make learning meaningful and appropriate and to support student achievement. In the
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
(More information)
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 4, 2024
R007925
Treaty Education Learning Resource
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource is designed for teachers to assist them in integrating the Treaty content and perspective with Saskatchewan's curricula and is based on the inquiry method of teaching. It provides information about Treaties, First Nations people and the history of what is now known as Saskatchewan, as well as sample learning experiences, assessment ideas and suggested resource materials to support teachers in the development of their lessons.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 11, 2020
R102702
Treaty Education Outcomes and Indicators
The Treaty Education outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry and discovery. When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019
R071478
Truth and Reconciliation Resources - English Language Arts
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the history, work and ideals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). These resources have not undergone the full evaluation process that is carried out for core and additional resources. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive emotional issues related to the work of the TRC and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the ideals of the TRC can be found by clicking on Truth and Reconciliation in the Filter by Content section of any resources list on the curriculum site that contains titles on this topic.
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- As Long as the Rivers Flow
- I Am Not a Number
- Kookum's Red Shoes
- Little Butterfly Girl: An Indian Residential School Story
- Not My Girl
- The Orange Shirt Story
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026