Remembrance Day

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served in the nation’s defence. 

This resource examines the importance of remembrance; and the service and sacrifice of Canada's veterans and peacekeepers. Knowing our past influences the present – our action, beliefs, and understandings. 

It introduces students to the importance of Remembrance Day through: 

• Reading about Canada’s national monuments and heroes. 
• Identifying words related to Remembrance Day and classifying the words by parts of speech
• Creating a parts of speech Remembrance Day poem 

The resource is organized around 3 sessions:

• Poppies Are to Remember
• Stories of Remembrance 
• Parts of Speech Poetry 

Each session has the following:

• Session Synopsis
• Anchor Chart
• Minds On
• Purposeful Task (Individual or Group Work)
• Reflection 

I hope you find this resource of interest!

Pumpkin Fun!

Pumpkins of every size and kind are a favourite autumnal treat.The students had so much fun analyzing and describing their pumpkins. We culminated the fun by carving our pumpkins and roasting the seeds.

The students completed eight stations. The eight stations include:

1. Estimating the number of seeds in a pumpkin
2. Measuring mass
3. Making a pumpkin treat
4. Measuring circumference
5. Designing a jack-o'-lantern face 
6. Measuring height
7. Comparing pumpkins
8. Buoyancy

Each station card was laminated on cardstock for durability.

The resource, Pumpkin Stations, can be purchased from my TPT store.

Early Immigration to Canada

From 1867 to 1914, the Canadian West opened for mass settlement, and became home to millions of immigrant settlers seeking a new life. The Prairie Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta grew rapidly in these years as settlers began to transform the barren prairie flatland and establish unique cultural settlements. Many motivations brought immigrants to Canada: greater economic opportunity and improved quality of life, an escape from oppression and persecution, and opportunities and adventures presented to desirable immigrant groups by Canadian immigration agencies. 

I have created a zip file to help students build an understanding of Prairie immigration experiences and settlement patterns.

The resource contains:

• A complete 45 page unit with six lessons 
• Six PowerPoints which coordinate with the unit's lessons 

The unit of study is organized around 6 big ideas of early immigration and its influence on cultural diversity. Each big idea has been developed into a session, or a lesson plan, which consists of the following:

1. Immigrating to Saskatchewan 
2. Attracting Newcomers
3. Establishing A Homestead
4. Farming the Land
5. Creating Communities
6. Appreciating Cultural Diversity

Social Studies Resources

I have been working away at developing resources for social studies.

Finally! I have finished a unit about dynamic relationships. This 138 page social studies unit explores the impact of geography, environment, and climate on lifestyles and settlement patterns. 

The unit includes 10 lessons:

1. Regions of Canada
2. Influences of Geography
3. Location -  Environmental and Climatic Factors 
4. Environmental Factors and Ways of Life 
5. Settlement Patterns
6. Characteristics of Geographic Regions
7. Influence of Geography on Architecture
8. Lifestyle Views of Land as Held by Indigenous Peoples
9. Ways People Interact With The Land
10. Environmental Concerns 

Each lesson includes:

• A Mini Lesson with Anchor Charts
• An Independent or Small Group Activity
• A Reflective Whole Class Discussion 

One Day Sale!

Last sale of the summer starts Tuesday ! All of my products in my store will be 25% off for one day only!

Happy shopping!

Sneak Peek - Math In My Classroom

Summer is almost over!

I organized the math section of my classroom today.
The video outlines my organization!
The anchor charts were created by Amy Lemons or myself.
The place value activities are part of my Place Value Rotation Games and Anchor Charts resource.

Hope you enjoyed a sneak peek into one part of my classroom!
More to come!

TPT Sale!

It's finally here!
TPT's Back To School Sale begins Tuesday, August 6!
My entire store is 25%!
Happy shopping!