Roses are red and violets are blue
Poetry's great for me and for you!
Okay . . . that one is kinda lame . . . 🙄
How about this one?
Roses are red and violets are blue
Return or renew
Cuz your book's overdue!
Better? 😆
Check out some fun poetry activities here 👇
Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book by a better poet than me!
Happy Reading! 📚
What is Gender Identity?
Gender Identity is an internal feeling or awareness we all have about being a man, woman, neither or both. There are many different gender identities. Cis and trans are not gender identities. They are a description of the relationship between one's gender identity and the gender one was assigned at birth. Do you know what these terms mean?
Look here to see if you are correct!
Pronouns Matter!
Pronouns are the words that replace people's names. Each person may like to be addressed with pronouns (ex. they, he, she, etc.) that reflect their gender identity. If you are unsure of a person's pronouns, it is okay to ask them what they prefer.
Look here for more information.
What is Gender Expression?
Everyone has a gender expression. This is how they outwardly express their gender to the world. It may mean expressing yourself as feminine, masculine, both, neither, or something else. A person's name, pronouns, titles, etc. are also parts of gender expression.
Look here for more information.
Do We Have Books with Trans Characters or About Trans People in the Learning Commons?
We sure do! We have books to reflect and represent all members of our community. Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a book from our display!
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Did you know that CBC has Education Resources on Curio by CBC?
Education professionals can use Curio to readily find and explore CBC/Radio-Canada content that has been carefully selected for its educational value and is available in teaching-friendly formats.
Relevant and inspiring content for everyone!
Curio also features:
Looking for resources to teach your students about Digital Literacy?
This is a screenshot of a live Google Slide. I will continue to add resources as I find them. Please check back periodically by clicking the link or on the image below for updates.
Check here 👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10fCscDrWdcQsUG4yvaYnTeHm-Hbceb5Ji53IK5Peqg0/edit?usp=sharing
Or here 👇
March Break is next week! Check out these fabulous Calgary Public Library digital resources! They are accessible anywhere at any time!
Some resources are accessed using your school email ID and others require a Calgary Public Library card number. Don't have a library card? Register for one here 👉 https://events.calgarylibrary.ca/
Log in with your school Google account to view this resource 👇
To access even more online resources look here 👉 https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/
Have a great March Break!
Happy reading!
Pi Day happens once a year on March 14th. This date is significant to math nerds everywhere as it is Albert Einstein's birthday and the first three digits of π ! 3.14 . . . This number represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is an irrational number . . . meaning it cannot be written as a simple fraction so it goes on and on forever.
Check out these Pi Day resources to celebrate at school or at home!
👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11UsmTyQ1XA9eJ4jSfNatq6k5EhRw16DiYnvbzpvNp1k/edit?usp=sharing
We celebrate International Women's Day this week!
Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a book from our display!
Want to learn more? Check out my collection of International Women's Day resources!
👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y-hj1I6BVi1eK_GZzwFLi4p20ih_XaP8TzULpMgkn0Y/edit?usp=sharing
Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a new book!
Lots to choose from! Something for everyone!
We've got Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, and general fiction waiting for you!
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intelletual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Click here for more information.
From CBC Books: Here are 29 books you may be surprised to learn have battled attempts at censorship in Canada.
From the Calgary Public Library: We support your Freedom to Read whatever you choose. Learn about intellectual freedom and our collections here.
Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute for Black History Month!
Chloe Cooley was an enslaved Black woman in Upper Canada in 1793. Her acts of resistance in the face of violence led to Canada’s first legislation limiting slavery.
See ALL Heritage Minutes here 👇
See my collection of Black History Month resources here 👇
What is Family Literacy Day?
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries, literacy organisations and other community groups have taken part in the initiative.
Events and activities can be found here.
Alberta.ca says . . .
Family Literacy -- it only takes 15 minutes of fun!
Doing an activity together as a family for just 15 minutes a day can help develop long-lasting literacy skills in children and strengthen the literacy skills of adults.
Family Literacy Day was created in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada. The day raises awareness of:
Activites can be as easy as:
More information can be found here.
Calgary Public Library is there for all your literacy needs!
Introducing Family Reading Kits here. Explore the joys of reading with your family!
Happy reading!
