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Another HUGE milestone achieved ! In collaboration with several math teachers, all the careful long range planning has been expertly done for you ! Just simply follow the Mathematics Course Syllabus for a continuum of learning and a connection between lessons/units offered exclusively on the bilinguallessonplans.ca website !

September 30th is the day to recognize the tragic history of loss, and the lasting effects of Canada's residential school system. It honours Indigenous residential school survivors, their families and communities as a vital part of the process of reconciliation.

This lesson includes a list of recommended resource books, extension activities and PA announcements which have been carefully crafted to prepare the school for the upcoming day.

The purchase of “Phyllis’s Orange Shirt” by Phyllis Webstad may be required.

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Already thinking of a new start to the school year and want to change up your classroom management ? Check out bilinguallessonplans.ca for some fresh ideas. Ideas that are guaranteed to work !

The end is finally here! It's been a long haul ! Congrats you did it ! Take some well deserved "ME" time!

Have you spoken to your students about Earth’s Overshoot Day ?
Just two years ago, it was August 22nd !!!
Bring awareness and help your students reduce their ecological footprint.
For a lesson on this super important topic, visit bilinguallessonplans.ca,
Geography Gr 8, Lesson 9: My Ecological Footprint.

I just started uploading my Grade 8 Math Program tailored to the new curriculum. I should all be done by the end of the summer, just in time for the start of the new school year !

This time of year can be exhausting, but the end is near !
Stay strong !

How do you talk to your kids or your class about racism ? Don’t know where to start ?

This Book is Anti-Racist by author Tiffany Jewel offers parents/teachers 20 short chapters on “How to Wake Up, Take Action and Do the Work. The clear title and bold, colourful illustrations will immediately draw your attention to this book, designed to guide each reader on a personal journey of self-reflection and growth. Jewell unpacks concepts around race in an accessible way, bringing attention to common misunderstandings. Simple activities are included at the end of each chapter; they are effective, prompting both self-reflection and action steps from readers. This powerful book has something for all young people no matter what stage they are at in terms of awareness or activism.”

Add it to your list of summer must-reads !

Genre: Advice
Non-Fiction
Topics: Activism, History
Suitable for grades 5-9; Ages 11-15
159 pages
$19.99 CAD

What are your student dynamics ?

We all appreciate our breaks from our students; on the other hand …

A LOT can be revealed by simply eating your lunch quietly at your desk while you observe the student dynamics in your class. If you let your students sit where they want during break, who socializes with who ? Does anyone sit alone ? What kind of comments are shared ? Who brings a snack/lunch and who doesn’t ? Are they proactive/responsible and help each other study for quizzes or organize their binders during their breaks ? Do they show kindness towards others ? etc.

There are several other benefits to eating in your room during breaks: reduces bullying opportunities, less mess is created in the classroom, your presence is viewed as a support system i.e, available to answer student questions that are too hesitant to do so in front of the whole class.

Interested in more classroom management tips ? Check out Pedagogy under Teacher Toolbox at bilinguallessonplans.ca