Instructional Resources
Grade 5 and 6 Resource: The Honour Song
From the DOEECD: This book describes the emotional and moving journey of The Honour Song from the Ancestors to George Paul with the message that it be shared with the Mi’kmaw people. Each step of that journey is beautifully captured by Mi’kmaw illustrator Loretta Gould.
The Honour Song carries with it messages of respect for being L’nu, the importance of helping each other, and gratitude to the Ancestors and Creator. It is sung widely through Mi’kma’ki at ceremony, events, and other gatherings.
Grade 5/6 teachers in the English and French programs will receive one copy of this text in their respective language of instruction.
Environment Collection 4 to 6 (English).pdfGrades 4-6 Science
Environmental Education Resources
This collection of books is provided by the DOEECD and aligns with the grades 4-6 science curriculum. This environmental education collection includes recent resources to support students as they...
learn to appreciate nature.
make observations.
ask questions about the environment.
take action to care for the world around them.
Each school is being provided with a collection to support both English and French programs. In addition, all of these titles have been added to the Nova Scotia Book Bureau's Authorized Learning Resources
Asian Heritage Resources
May is Asian Heritage Month. First proclaimed in 2002, it is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Canadians from over 30 countries that make up the Asian and South Asian diaspora. Here is a list of approved resources avaialble on the ALR that feature Asian characters and culture.
Treaty Education Resource for Grades 4 and 5
Sweetgrass by Theresa Meuse and illustrated by Jessica Jerome is a new resource to support treaty education for grade 4 and 5 classrooms.
From the back cover: " This heartfelt story about the gifts we receive from Mother Earth and how to gather them respectfully offers thoughtful insight into a treasured Indigenous tradition."
Responsive Classroom Resources P-12 - The resources found on this list are available from the Nova Scotia Book Bureau.
Picture books featuring woman and girls from diverse backgrounds
The Best Diwali
This picture book follows Ariana as she is determined to make this Diwali, the festival of lights, the best ever.
My Bindi
In this powerful story of self discovery, a young girl learns to embrace her heritage and celebrate who she is.
Hidden Figures
This picture book explores the true story of four scientists, who were African American woman, who were instrumental in the space race.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
The following resources have an LGBTQ2 theme or connection and can be found within schools in the CBVRCE. Where possible a link to the book bureau has been added.
DADDY, PAPA, AND ME
This book shows a toddler spending the day with their daddies.
MOMMY, MAMA, AND ME
This book shows a toddler spending the day with their mommies.
Two penguins named Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own.
MY PRINCESS BOY
This book was inspired by the author's son who loves to dress up.
From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. This story is based on one of the author's real-life experience .
A Tale of Two Mommies is a beach conversation among three children. One boy asks another boy about having two mommies.
Aidan, a transgender boy, prepares to become a new brother.
From the publisher: "When a worm meets a special worm and they fall in love and get married! Their friends want to know—who will wear the dress? And who will wear the tux? The answer is: It doesn't matter. Because worm loves worm."
Authors: Matthew Sg & Maya Christina Gonzalez
This book shows many gender presentations under each pronoun and invites even more. A go-to place to help keep the conversations alive, break down assumptions of who is "she" or "he" and expand beyond the binary to include "they" and more.
Introducing Teddy: A gentle story about gender and friendship
Author: Jessica Walton
The book provides an understanding of gender identity and transition in an accessible and heart-warming story about being true to yourself and being a good friend.
It feels good to be yourself: A book about gender identity
Author: Theresa Thorn
This is an excellent book that explains gender identity comprehensively.
Instructional Units : The following books have instructional units developed for teachers including lesson plans, background knowledge for teachers, and suggestions for building background knowledge and context with students.
Treaty Education Series
This series fosters appreciation, celebration, and positive perceptions through Mi'kmaw teachings.
The Well Being Collection
These resources offer a wide range of complexity and encourage rich conversations around positivity, sensitivity, and kindness.
P-3 Health Education
This thoughtfully selected collection comprises newly published student and teacher print resources to address skills and concepts within the Health Education Curriculum.
Every Day is Pink Shirt Day
Every Day is Pink Shirt Day follows Maya, a Grade 3 student excited about attending school on Stand Up Against Bullying Day. With the help of her school counselor, Maya shows her schoolmates that simply wearing a pink t-shirt is not enough—we must choose to be kind every day.
All Because You Matter
There are many different options to explore this text with your students, both during reading and after reading. These lessons are intended to help teachers use All Because You Matter to foster discussions about the Black Lives Matter movement and its impact, as well as broader discussions about how students matter within the context of their own lives.
This page houses a collection of lessons, tools, and strategies for teaching online both synchronously and asynchronously.