Exciting Ideas for Studying Canadian Immigration in your Homeschool
Canadian Immigration is a great topic to study in your homeschool. Many discussions can be had that branch out from this topic. For example, discussions about topics such as colonization, how it feels to be a minority, prejudice, multiculturalism, and many more. Immigration has been ongoing since the first settlers came to the our country […]
10 Engaging Books for Teaching About the World Wars
World War 1 and World War 2 are important topics to cover in your homeschool. However, they are also very heavy topics to discuss. I always find it easier to use books as a way to cover difficult topics. It is a great way to open the door for conversations and further discussion. Here we […]
5 Great Books to Read This Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is a day in Canada on November 11th. We stop and think about those who have served are are serving our country in times of war, conflict and peace. It is often a difficult topic to cover with children because war is not a positive experience. However, books are a great way to […]
18 Great Canadian Black History Resources
In 1995, Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month. Black Canadians have made a significant contribution to Canada’s history and culture, so this month is intended to celebrate and honour them. If you are searching for resources to teach Canadian Black History in your homeschool, here are some books, lesson plans, and more. Educational […]
The Kids Book of Canada: A Great Quick Reference Resource
Title: The Kids Book of CanadaAuthor: Barbara Greenwood Published: 2007 by Kids Can Press Ltd. Age Range: 8-12 Book type: Non-fiction resource Subject: Geography and History BOOK SUMMARY Finally, the premier children’s resource on Canada is available in a fully revised paperback edition — bringing up to date this bestselling treasury of information that has long been an essential […]
The Kids Book of Canadian History: A Book Review
Title: The Kids Book of Canadian HistoryAuthor: Carlotta HackerIllustrator: John Mantha Publisher: Kids Can Press, 2009 Grade Range: 3-7 Book Genre: History, Non-fiction THE KIDS BOOK OF CANADIAN HISTORY BOOK SUMMARY Canada has a rich and fascinating history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the people, places and events that have shaped our country. Featuring fact boxes, […]
Lest We Forget
If you want to teach your kids some Remembrance Day Lessons, here is a great list of resources for you. Personally, I’ve found this time of year hard to talk about with my kids. So I’ve been looking for a way to share that with my boys – who, even when they were little, have tended […]
Teaching Canadian History: A Homeschooler’s Guide
Canadian History. This seems to be the one area that homeschoolers in Canada struggle to find quality resources for teaching to their children. We are all trying to figure out the best way to get this information into our kids without making it boring, whitewashed, or overwhelming. This blog post is going to examine the […]