Clearing the Air about Cannabis is a collection of columns that were created to continue the conversation and provide a space to ask questions on topics related to cannabis that concern you, your classroom, and your school community. The columns in this collection: provide evidence-based research...
Community partnerships play an integral role when planning for and delivering curricular and non-curricular opportunities for students in Health and Physical Education. By collaborating with partners outside of the school, such as recreational and cultural organizations, educators can enhance and...
The cannabis education activity plans have been designed to support educators in providing students with inquiry-based activities to address the topic of cannabis with the Substance Use, Addictions and Related Behaviours curriculum expectations. Educators may use these activity plans as part of a...
The activities included in this resource may be used in or adapted to a variety of learning settings, such as learning at school ( face-to-face learning ), learning at home, synchronously or asynchronously ( online learning ), or a combination of face-to-face and online learning ( blended learning )...
The Conversation Starter Videos ( Why and When do We Eat for grades 1 to 3 and Let’s get Cooking for grades 4 to 6) along with the Discussion Guides for each video are designed to initiate conversations about mindful eating with elementary students to foster their food literacy at different stages...
The activities as part of this resource are designed to support educators in providing students with authentic, relevant, and contextual learning experiences that assist them in acquiring the necessary skills to be food and media literate. The activities may be used with students in a variety of...
“Education is moving away from a model based on the transmission of information in one direction — from teacher to student — and towards a reciprocal model that ensures students are listened to, valued, respected for who they are, and recognized as partners in their education. Greater student...
Articles Policies That Influence Food Literacy Among Children and Youth in Ontario . Nutrition Connections (2019) Effective Education Strategies to Increase Food and Nutrition Knowledge in Children and Youth . Nutrition Connections (2019) Websites BrightBites , Ontario Dietitians in Public Health...
Intersectionality is a theory that was developed in the 1980s by the African-American legal scholar Dr. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw. She defines it as "a metaphor for understanding the ways in which multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage sometimes compound themselves and they create obstacles...
Resource: BrainBlitz Activity cards that can be used for an active break during learning, as an opportunity to improve attention, or to insert fun into daily learning for all ages/grades and abilities. Activities Resource: One a Day for Active Play One A Day For Active Play has been developed to...
The IEP Implementation Framework (Figure 1) has been designed to illustrate each component of the yearly IEP process. This section describes each component of the IEP process and provides starting points for educators to reference as they navigate the process to take actionable steps to implement...
“Gender-Based Violence is a reality in Ontario. It is present in every city and community across the province and impacts the lives of friends, family members and colleagues” (Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centre, n.d.). Below are some key facts regarding gender-based violence in Canada: One in...
By Julie S. Lalonde, Sexual Violence Prevention educator Consider the following tips when engaging students in conversations about situations involving gender-based violence. The tips are designed to focus such conversations on consent and to promote a culture of respect. Using these Better and Best...
DPA Every Day consists of a poster, two videos, and a discussion guide. This resource is designed to support the implementation of Daily Physical Activity (DPA) to enhance student well-being and achievement, and provide an opportunity to engage in conversations about the benefits of being active...
Before using the activity cards, consult with your provincial, territorial, regional and/or organization’s safety guidelines. For the Ontario Standards, consult the Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education. The Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education represent the...
Resource: Wallet Wellness The activities in this booklet are designed for kids in Grades 4-6 and created to support both educators and families with opportunities to present a few essential financial literacy concepts and skills in a simplified and engaging format. Each activity can be completed...
Resource: BrainBlitz Activity cards that can be used for an active break during learning, as an opportunity to improve attention, or to insert fun into daily learning for all ages/grades and abilities. Activities Dance and Rhythm Movement and Physical Activity Resource: One a Day for Active Play One...
Considerations for Lesson Planning Location: Field Strand: Movement Competence Topic: Movement Strategies Students: Two students who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first student has a communication disability and uses an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)...
Considerations for Lesson Planning Location: Gymnasium Strand: Movement Competence Topic: Movement Skills and Concepts, Movement Strategies Students: A student with a lower-body disability who uses a self-propelling wheelchair (with attendant assistance as requested). Consideration: Ensure that all...
Considerations for Lesson Planning Location: Gymnasium Strand: Movement Competence Topic: Movement Skills and Concepts Students: A student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and selective mutism does not talk at school but communicates by pointing and gesturing. The student responds to yes or no...
