Author Archives: Mrs. Giacomazza

Aboriginal Veterans (Intermediate Activities)

Teacher Resource Links providing a historical view of Aboriginal Veterans. Remembrance Dog Tags: Fallen Indigenous Service Members (suitable for 12 years+) Aboriginal Canadians and Native Soldiers Reading and Crossword Activity Learn About Indigenous Veterans (Stories) National Aboriginal Veterans Monument   … Continue reading

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Canadian Veteran Connection ~ Winnie the Pooh

 Here are slightly three different videos explaining the bear’s connection to Canada and how the great granddaughter, Lindsay Mattick, is bringing this story to life through her picture book.   The following news link from Forces.net explains behind the story … Continue reading

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Provinces and Territories

Here are some links to use as you gather facts about your province.  Remember to organize your information around the main headings in Kidspiration. World Book for Kids (also visit Web Resources on the Inman Site) World Book Discover Canadian … Continue reading

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D.E.A.R. ~ A Buddy Reading Memory

It was a great read!  Buddy classes selected a book to share with their buddy during D.E.A.R on Tuesday, October 24th. This was an opportunity for the older students to select classics or books that were once read to them … Continue reading

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Claire and her Grandfather

Claire and her Grandfather story is designed to enhance young people’s awareness of some of the many contributions and inventions by Aboriginal people. This story and website provides an introduction to some historical and contemporary contributions of First Nations and Inuit … Continue reading

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Drop Everything and Read

Drop Everything and Read Challenge (D.E.A.R.)  at 11:00 a.m.  On Tuesday, October 24, 2017  Students will be participating in Buddy Reading Activities.  

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Big Scary Monster Books

Read a monster book!   Download monster colouring activity and on the back let me know what monster book you liked the most and why.  When you are done, hand in to Mrs. G so she can add your monster to … Continue reading

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Harry Potter Makes a Comeback!

20 Years Later and still strong!  Division 3 will be venturing into the magical world of the first Harry Potter novel.  If you have a copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and are willing to donate it, please give … Continue reading

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Library Orientation

Intermediate Students participated in a Library Orientation that allowed them to explore the collection using Pokemon as their guide around the library.  In addition, students were placed in groups and needed to work as a team to complete various information … Continue reading

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Not A Box – Genius Hour Launch

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis was used to launch “Genius Hour” with students from a grade 2/3 class. After reading the book, students used small white boards to tap into their imagination and draw a box that could be … Continue reading

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