by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Ask students to research the roles and responsibilities of community members (e.g., farmer, firefighter, teacher, police officer, doctor, mail carrier). Have them create a poster or class mural to present their findings. Cross-curricular Connections: Visual...
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Ask students to think about a favorite activity they enjoy doing with family members, friends or even a pet. This could be an oral or written response, a drawing or a painting. Curriculum Connections: Visual Arts
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Invite an Elder to the classroom to share his or her experiences with the class. In Indigenous cultures, the Elder is held in high regard as a role model in their community and is considered the keeper of knowledge. A gift must be prepared by the person making the...
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Have students suggest a different title for the book (e.g., Grandpa’s Secret, Grandpa’s Farm), and explain their thinking.
by boot | Mar 10, 2025
Ask students: What is the author’s message? Have them think about what the story reminds them of or what they were thinking about as they listened to the story. Hand out a brown paper bag to each student. Ask students to choose an item from home (e.g., a photo, a...
