by boot | Sep 2, 2025
Introduce words like “settlers,” “territory,” “treaty” and “reconciliation.” Use picture card or gestures and create a class word-wall.
by boot | Sep 2, 2025
Introduce the concept of land acknowledgment. Share the local land acknowledgment of your region and discuss what it means. Invite students to express thoughts or questions.
by boot | Sep 2, 2025
Conduct a picture walk through the book. Encourage students to look at illustrations and predict what the story might be about, focusing on clues like animals, clothing, homes and land changes.
by boot | Sep 2, 2025
Ask students what they know about the history of their own neighbourhoods. On a large map, ask students to mark where their street is and hypothesize who might have lived there before. Discuss early settlers and Indigenous communities.
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Ask students to respond to the prompt: “Have you ever moved or said goodbye to someone or something?” Students can share briefly in pairs or groups.
