An Ojibway Story
Stories are entertaining to read and to listen to. They also help us to learn. Stories have always been an important way of teaching for many First Nations people, and storytelling is still very important today. There is a lot we can learn from the stories of Indigenous people.
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We Are All Unique
Paying attention to what makes us all unique helps us to understand others and ourselves.
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Stand in Their Shoes
Sometimes the best way to get to know characters in books, and even other people is to “stand in their shoes”.
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How Does the Character Feel?
We can get to know characters in books by paying attention to how they feel. Characters in books have feelings just like real people have feelings. We can learn about characters by thinking about how they feel in different situations.
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Who Are You?
Sometimes authors prompt us to think about ourselves. We can learn about ourselves through the thoughts and actions of the characters.
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It’s More Than What Happens That is Important
Authors and illustrators work together to share a message with us. We love the stories they tell. We have to think beyond what happens to understand what the author wants to teach us.
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What’s in a Picture?
One of the best things about a picture book is often the illustrations. Enjoy listening, with your child, to the book Our Big Home by Linda Glasser and illustrated by Elisa Klevin. As you listen, enjoy the very detailed illustrations.
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The Pride Flag
Authors use their writing to share a message with us in non-fiction books, too.
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What Is the Author Telling Me?
Authors use their writing to share a message with us.
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Who Are Indigenous People?
Brainstorm the kinds of words to describe relatives in your family that help to identify who they are (e.g, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa, brother, sister). Talk with your child about how these specific words help us and others to understand more about what makes that “relative” unique.
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That’s Not Hockey!
This book is the true story of the legendary goalie, Jacques Plante. No amount of teasing or bullying can distract Jacques from his childhood passion for hockey.
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The Reptile Club
Have you ever wished you could start your own club? If you could, what you want your club to be about?
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Let's Read: Mustafa
Have you ever moved from one place to another? A new school, neighbourhood, town, region or country? How did you feel?
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Giraffe and Bird Together Again
Have you ever been on an adventure? Talk with someone about an adventure you have been on. Ask someone at your house to tell you about an adventure they have been on.
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That Chickadee Feeling
If you listen carefully when you are outside, you can hear lots of birds right now! If you look carefully, you can even see them.
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Earth Day
Talk with your child about why they think it is important to take care of our Earth.
What Would You Wish For?
David Sable is the author of the book What Would You Wish For. Click on the link below to watch and listen to him read you his book. Think about what you would wish for. Are your wishes the same or different from what children in the story wish for?
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Day of Pink
Today is the International Day of Pink. It is a day for everyone around the world to stand up against bullying in our world, our communities and our schools.
Tell All About It!
Think with your child about the stories they have read this past week, or that you have read together. Is there a favourite? What was a favourite part of the story? Tell your child about your favourite part of a story.
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Shine a Spotlight
Share a favourite book, movie, or game recommendation with your child. Talk about your reasons for it being your favourite.
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Listen to a Book
In this video, Todd Parr reads The Don't Worry Book. Worrying doesn't help you. If you are worried, talk to someone you love about it. It will make you feel better.
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