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books on shelf
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Author Chelsea Humphries, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
This April, OISE welcomes delegates from the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). AERA is an international organization that has been active since 1916, composed of faculty, researchers, graduate students, and… Read more
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books and pamphlets with images of Canadian solders
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Author Kaitlyn Merriman, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
The First World War was a pivotal moment in Canadian history,  considered by many to have played a large role in defining the early Canadian identity. However, introducing WW1 to Students can be a challenging feat; the horrific nature of this… Read more
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books on shelf
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Author Chelsea Humphries, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
Land-based education is about learning from, learning about, and learning for the betterment of the Land on which Indigenous peoples have lived since time immemorial. Indigenous communities across Turtle Island have always had a significant… Read more
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books on shelf
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Author Jenna Mlynaryk, Toronto Academic Libraries Intern, OISE Library
March 8th is International Women’s Day! This year, the theme of International Women’s Day is Balance for Better. As students and teachers, we can look for ways to improve gender balance in our classrooms. For today and every day, here are resources… Read more
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books on shelf
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Author Sarah Morelli, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
Black History Month brings to mind certain figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks. While the importance of these people cannot be overstated, it is also important to highlight some lesser-known voices of the Black… Read more
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boggle game
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Author Sarah Morelli, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
Are you looking for a way to build your students’ vocabulary in a fun, interactive (and somewhat noisy) way? Then look no further than Super Big Boggle! This game puts brains to the test to see who can come up with the most amount of words in 4… Read more
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child's hand each holding a stone
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Author Jenna Mlynaryk, Toronto Academic Libraries Intern, OISE Library
Everyone has emotions, but how do we express them? If you’re looking for a healthy way to help young students communicate their emotions, try using Emotion Stones! Emotion Stones can help children process their own emotions through the… Read more
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books on shelf
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Author Sarah Morelli, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
This month’s Indigenous Ground Floor Display theme is Indigenous Storywork. The books in the display reflect the rich storytelling traditions of Indigenous peoples across North America. There are examples of traditional stories, young adult… Read more
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Books on shelf
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Author Kaitlyn Merriman, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
World Braille Day is on January 4th, but the OISE Library wants to recognize a few great titles a little early this year in our lobby display! Our lobby display is designed to provide the OISE community with some great works that can be incorporated… Read more
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Canoe puzzle
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Author Kaitlyn Merriman, Graduate Student Library Assistant, OISE Library
Introduce your class to one of Canada’s most prominent Indigenous historical artifacts, the canoe! Sharing a Story: The Canoe , is a unique puzzle to share with your class. Produced under Indigenous Affairs Canada, this puzzle is unlike… Read more
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