Adrienne Gear – Reading Power Ltd.

May 15th is International Day of Families, a day established by the United Nations in 1993 to recognize and celebrate families around the world. For elementary classrooms, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to help students see and appreciate the many different ways families can look, live, celebrate, and care for one another. Picture books are such a...

It’s Top Ten Tuesday, and this week I’m featuring picture books to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. First officially recognized in Canada in 2002, this month is an opportunity to honour and celebrate the many histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Asian communities across the country.

Of course, one of the best ways to...

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite interactive read-alouds – the kind of books that invite students right into the story. With built-in questions, prompts, and playful moments, these books naturally encourage participation and get kids talking, thinking, and responding as you read.

And right now, that matters more than ever. For many childre...

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