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Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
by Dallas HuntDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.
I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam
by Bernelda WheelerThis beloved Indigenous classic begins when a little boy asks, &“Mom, can I have some bannock?&” Despite having all the ingredients, Mom can&’t make bannock.As the little boy asks &“why,&” beginning readers learn about the connections between living things in an ecosystem through the ripple effects of a beaver building a dam.Children will be eager to chime in as Mom answers the little boy&’s questions about the power outage in their community and how it impacts his family. Enjoy Mom&’s bannock with your young reader using the recipe in the back of the book.
Misaabe's Stories: A Story of Honesty (The Seven Teachings Stories #7)
by Katherena VermetteMisaabe tells great stories—stories about saving a city from giant green trolls, reading supersonic books with x-ray glasses, and how his dad is a secret agent fighting bad guys, and that&’s why he can&’t come to visit. When Misaabe&’s stories go too far, he must learn how to be honest and authentic with his friends.An Anishinaabe child shares his talent for storytelling and learns to embrace his insecurities in this relatable story. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Making Differentiation a Habit: How to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse Classrooms (Free Spirit Professional® Ser.)
by Diane HeacoxThis updated edition of a popular resource helps teachers seamlessly integrate differentiation practices into their daily routines. In this updated edition of her guide to daily differentiated instruction, Diane Heacox outlines the critical elements for success in today’s classrooms. She gives educators evidence-based differentiation strategies and user-friendly tools to optimize teaching, learning, and assessment for all students. New features include an expanded section on grading, information on connections between personalized learning and differentiation, integration of strategies with tier one instructional interventions, scaffolding strategies, revised planning templates, and updated resources, which include digital tools and apps for assessment. Digital content includes customizable forms from the book.
Finding Your Writer's Voice: A Guide to Creative Fiction
by Thaisa Frank Dorothy WallAn illuminating guide to finding one's most powerful writing tool, Finding Your Writer's Voice helps writers learn to hear the voices that are uniquely their own. Mixing creative inspiration with practical advice about craft, the book includes chapters on:Accessing raw voiceListening to voices of childhood, public and private voices, and colloquial voicesWorking in first and third person: discovering a narrative personaUsing voice to create charactersShaping one's voice into the form of a storyReigniting the energy of voice during revision
What is Truth, Betsy?: A Story of Truth (The Seven Teachings Stories)
by Katherena VermetteMiskwaadesi is learning so much in school. She is learning about the world she lives in and what it means to be a part of it. However, when her class learns about the teaching Truth, Miskwaadesi doesn&’t understand. Her teacher Betsy asks Miskwaadesi to think about what is in her life and what she knows to be true. Miskwaadesi knows she is a girl and that she is Anishinaabekwens. Together, they explore what the teaching Truth is about.In this thoughtful story, an Anishinaabe girl explores the meaning of Truth and what she knows is true about the world she lives in. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Singing Sisters: A Story of Humility (The Seven Teachings Stories #2)
by Katherena VermetteMa&’iingan loves to sing and her family loves to hear her beautiful voice. Her little sister wants to sing just like Ma&’iingan, but Ma&’iingan doesn&’t want her to. As rivalry erupts between the siblings, can Ma&’iingan find the humility to share her talent with her sister?In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe girl learns to put aside her pride and sibling rivalry to share her love of singing with her sister. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
The Just Right Gift: A Story of Love (The Seven Teachings Stories #4)
by Katherena VermetteMigizi loves Gookom so much. He wants to let her know by giving her the perfect gift to cheer her up while she is in the hospital. The gift should be as sweet as her kisses and as warm as her smiles. He asks his family and friends for help, but none of his ideas are quite right. Can he find her the perfect gift?In this touching story, a young boy tries to find the perfect gift to show his grandmother how much he cares about her. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Amik Loves School: A Story of Wisdom (The Seven Teachings Stories #7)
by Katherena VermetteAmik loves going to school, but when he shares this with his grandfather, he finds out Moshoom attended residential school. At Moshoom&’s school, students were forbidden from speaking their language. It sounds very different from Amik's school, so Amik has an idea…In this heartwarming story, an Anishinaabe child shows his grandfather how his school celebrates the culture that residential schools tried to erase. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Ensouling Our Schools: A Universally Designed Framework for Mental Health, Well-Being, and Reconciliation (Teaching to Diversity #3)
by Jennifer KatzIn an educational milieu in which standards and accountability hold sway, schools can become places of stress, marginalization, and isolation instead of learning communities that nurture a sense of meaning and purpose. In Ensouling Our Schools, author Jennifer Katz weaves together methods of creating schools that engender mental, spiritual, and emotional health while developing intellectual thought and critical analysis. Kevin Lamoureux contributes his expertise regarding Indigenous approaches to mental and spiritual health that benefit all students and address the TRC Calls to Action.
Kode's Quest: A Story of Respect (The Seven Teachings Stories)
by Katherena VermetteKode&’s class is learning about the Seven Teachings, but she&’s still confused about Respect. Kode asks the wisest people she knows for help—her parents, her older siblings, and her grandparents. As each person gives her a different answer, Kode learns about the many different ways we can show respect for other people, for the environment, and for ourselves.In this story for young readers, an Anishinaabe girl explores what respect means and how to be a respectful member of a community. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Where Did You Get Your Moccasins?
by Bernelda WheelerWhen a boy wears his new moccasins to a city school, his classmates want to know all about them. As the boy answers his classmate&’s questions, readers learn who Kookum is, where leather comes from, and how leather is traditionally prepared for moccasins. But where did the beads come from?Share this book with beginning readers to practise the important pre-reading concepts of rhythm and repetition.
Powwow Counting in Cree
by Penny M. ThomasThis unique counting book introduces Cree numbers, from one to ten. Featuring powwow imagery that reflects the rich culture and tradition of the Cree people, rhyme, rhythm, and glowing illustration combine to make language learning a joyful experience for young readers. A pronunciation guide is included in the back of the book. Winner of McNally Robinson Book for Young People AwardSelected for The Canadian Children&’s Book Centre&’s Best Books for Kids & TeensApproved resource for Manitoba classrooms
The First Day: A Story of Courage (The Seven Teachings Stories)
by Katherena VermetteMakwa&’s family just moved to the city, and it&’s his first day at a new school. He doesn&’t know anybody, he doesn&’t have any friends, and everything is so new and scary. Can Makwa find the courage to overcome his fears and enjoy his first day?In this relatable story, a young Anishinaabe boy learns that things that seem scary at first are often not so bad after all. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock
by Dallas HuntDuring an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum&’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock highlights the importance of collaboration and seeking guidance from one's community, while introducing the Cree words for different animals and baking ingredients. Find a pronunciation guide and the recipe for Kôhkum&’s world-famous bannock in the back of the book.
I Can't Have Bannock but the Beaver Has a Dam
by Bernelda WheelerThis beloved Indigenous classic begins when a little boy asks, &“Mom, can I have some bannock?&” Despite having all the ingredients, Mom can&’t make bannock.As the little boy asks &“why,&” beginning readers learn about the connections between living things in an ecosystem through the ripple effects of a beaver building a dam.Children will be eager to chime in as Mom answers the little boy&’s questions about the power outage in their community and how it impacts his family. Enjoy Mom&’s bannock with your young reader using the recipe in the back of the book.
Misaabe's Stories: A Story of Honesty (The Seven Teachings Stories #7)
by Katherena VermetteMisaabe tells great stories—stories about saving a city from giant green trolls, reading supersonic books with x-ray glasses, and how his dad is a secret agent fighting bad guys, and that&’s why he can&’t come to visit. When Misaabe&’s stories go too far, he must learn how to be honest and authentic with his friends.An Anishinaabe child shares his talent for storytelling and learns to embrace his insecurities in this relatable story. A pronunciation guide for the Anishnaabemowin words can be found at the back of the book.Rich in culture and grounded in traditional knowledge, Katherena Vermette&’s The Seven Teachings Stories series features themes of love, wisdom, humility, courage, respect, honesty, and truth. Contemporary Indigenous children explore the Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe through stories of home and family that will look familiar to all young readers in these books for ages 3–5.
My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World
by Malcolm MitchellFrom Super Bowl champion and literacy crusader Malcolm Mitchell comes an exciting new story that shows even reluctant readers that there is a book out there for everyone!Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he's supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.What's a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?Malcolm Mitchell, best-selling author of The Magician's Hat, pulls from his own literary triumph to deliver another hilarous and empowering picture book for readers of all abilities. Through his advocacy and his books, Malcolm imparts the important message that every story has the potential to become a favorite.
Owl Diaries Collection (Owl Diaries)
by Rebecca ElliottThis owl-dorable collection includes the first five books in this bestselling series:>Owl Diaries #1: Eva's Treetop FestivalOwl Diaries #2: Eva Sees a GhostOwl Diaries #3: A Woodland WeddingOwl Diaries #4: Eva and the New OwlOwl Diaries #5: Warm Hearts Day
The Reading Strategies Book 2. 0: Your Research-Based Guide to Developing Skilled Readers
by Jennifer SerravalloEvidence-based, responsive instruction made easier. - 100 new and 200 heavily revised strategies - 700+ references or links to research studies - Skill progressions for progress monitoring - 200 new student-facing charts - New strategies for advanced middle school readers - Recently published mentor texts used in lesson examples Serravallo brings a practical and proven approach to helping teachers help kids develop as skilled readers. The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 is designed to work in every K-8 classroom, providing strategies and lesson plans for every type of reader. The user-friendly design of The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 makes it easy to find strategies, prompts, and tips that meet every student where they are now. Save prep time and support readers' progress toward skills mastery with classroom-ready features such as revised lesson language with updated mentor texts, teaching tips with advice for differentiation, and mostly new student-facing charts. Whether you are looking for powerful and engaging lessons for whole-class teaching, need to supplement your core curriculum with small-group instruction, want to improve the quality of content-area instruction, or need ideas for intervention, The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 will help you connect research to practice.
Monster and Me 6: The Secret Beneath the Palace (Monster and Me)
by Cort LaneDiscover the joy of reading with Little Bee chapter books! Can the Freddy von Frankenstein brave the dark tunnels beneath the palace with his brother and sister to find and help a powerful fantastical?Freddy, F.M., and Riya decide they need to find out what's drawing fantasticals to their home after a swarm of sprites descends on the palace. But to do so, they'll need to venture down into the dark, windy tunnels below the palace again. After Freddy and Riya argue about which way to go, suddenly, a gust of magic wind steals their voices! Can they set aside their differences to figure find the magic source and get their voices back?
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
by Ian EagletonAn adventurous merman and kind fisherman find love and each other in this gorgeous update to the Little Mermaid story.Winner of the Polari Prize, the UK's first and largest LGBTQ+ book award.Far out at sea and deep below whispering waves lives a merman searching for a partner. In the forbidden world above, a kind fisherman wonders if something more is waiting for him beyond the horizon.When they find each other under a star-filled sky, their love will change both of their worlds.Celebrate queer joy and the uniting power of love with this award-winning, inclusive retelling of a classic fairy tale.
Not Perfect
by Maya MyersFrom the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn&’t perfect. Perfect is her sister&’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers&’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom&’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers&’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum&’s irresistible illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Piper Chen Sings
by Phillipa Soo Maris Pasquale DoranAn empowering story about a girl who turns her performance jitters into confidence when faced with singing a solo at her school concert. Inspired by the childhood experience of award-winning actress Phillipa Soo who originated the role of Eliza in Hamilton. <p><p>Piper Chen loves nothing more than to sing. She sings to the sun, and she sings to the moon. She sings to her stuffed animals and with the birds outside her window. So, when her music teacher asks if Piper would like to sing a solo in her school’s Spring Sing, all she can say is “yes!” But as practice continues, doubt and worry creep in and Piper’s confidence wavers. She feels like butterflies are having a dance party in her belly. At home, Piper finds Nai Nai, her grandmother, at the piano. They’ve always shared a love of music, and Piper knows if anyone can help her through the unsettling feeling in her stomach and to shine her brightest at the Spring Concert, it’s Nai Nai. <p><p>First time picture book writers and sisters-in-law, Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran along with acclaimed illustrator Qin Leng have created a cheerful intergenerational and stunning story that inspires confidence in the face of nervousness <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
I Am a Thundercloud
by Leah MoserBig feelings are hard to manage, especially when you&’re a small person trying to understand yourself and the world. For those confusing stormy days, I Am a Thundercloud helps readers relate to their feelings through the sounds, sensations and colors of nature, making them feel comfortable and lighter. Having emotions, even angry ones, is a part of being human. In Leah Moser&’s I Am a Thundercloud a young child is having a bad day—they BOOM, ROAR, CRASH, and CRACKLE like an angry thundercloud. Tense body language, an inability to say the &“right&” words, the instinct to hide are like a brewing storm within the child. But like the sun breaking through, our protagonist processes big emotions by relaxing, asking for help, opening up, and pausing to permit themselves to breathe. This powerful picture book reminds us that having the ability to recognize how we are feeling not only increases our emotional intelligence and helps us process our own emotions, but it also allows us to recognize and empathize with others who are struggling with their emotions.