Top 5 Books for Teachers
Orca’s Education Sales Manager, Sarah, recommends these five fantastic books that are must-haves for your classroom library!
Category: Classroom Activities
Q&A with Rina Singh: The story behind Grandmother School
Learn more about the true story that inspired Grandmother School and read a Q&A with author Rina Singh!
Read the Rainbow: An LGBTQ+ Reading List for Every Age
June is Pride month, but celebrating LGBTQ+ stories, history and community is something we do year-round. Looking for book suggestions? We have something for everybody. Babies and Toddlers: Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson Through gentle rhymes and colorful photographs of adorable children, Pride Colors is a celebration of the deep …
Collage-style Classroom Activity with Julie Flett
Julie Flett is an award-winning Cree-Métis author, illustrator and artist. Her books, which include My Heart Fills With Happiness, Little You, When We Were Alone and more, all feature her signature collages. She plays with color, texture and shape to create beautiful and lyrical illustrations. And your students can, too. …
Spirit of Ramadan Research Activity
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is acknowledged by Muslims around the world as a month of fasting. We encourage everyone to take this time to explore the richness of Islamic traditions and emphasize the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia continues to be …
Earth Day Reading List
Earth Day is April 22, but learning about our impact on the environment and ways we can protect our planet is a lifelong commitment. Looking for books to read with your students to spark conversations about climate change? Below are some suggestions of fiction titles paired with nonfiction books that …