2nd Grade Canadian History Cultural Activities

❤️Looking for culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about The Seven Grandfather Teachings (The 7 Sacred Teachings) with engaging reading passages, mini readers, coloring pages, posters, worksheets, and more!

⭐️What are The Seven Grandfather Teachings?

It is believed that this wisdom came from the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, but has been adapted and used by many Indigenous cultures. Each teaching is a special lesson that helps us be better to ourselves, others, and the world around us. (Note: The animals and teachings can vary based on location or Indigenous group.)

⭐️ Learn about:

love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sabe/sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle).

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✏️Use the cultural guide and reading passages to teach about The Seven Sacred Teachings.

✏️Use the coloring pages to create an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education, Canadian First Peoples education, First Nations education, character education, social-emotional learning (SEL), social studies centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

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✅ What You Get: (50 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (9 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (2 pages)

☑ Information on each teaching (7 pages)

✏️Student Activities: (41 pages)

☑ Mini booklet (1 page)

☑ Writing prompt worksheets (7 pages)

☑ Seven Teachings worksheet (1 page)

☑ Seven Teachings word search (1 page)

☑ Cover pages (2 pages)

☑ Coloring pages (29 pages)

✅ Bonus: (62 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (50 pages)

☑ Answer key (9 pages)

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The Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters is a must-have resource for teachers looking to educate their students about the history of residential schools and the significance of Orange Shirt Day. This fully editable workbook provides a comprehensive, age-appropriate exploration of truth and reconciliation, and empowers students to reflect on the "Every Child Matters" message through engaging activities and thoughtful reflection.

Why Teachers Should Buy It:

1. Differentiated for Various Reading Levels: With two differentiated versions (Primary and Junior), this resource is perfect for classes with students at different reading levels. Whether you're working with younger students or those who need more challenging material, both versions allow for an inclusive and engaging learning experience for all.
2. Editable for Personalization: The fully editable PowerPoint format allows you to customize the content to meet your classroom's unique needs. Add local context, adjust the reading passages, or simplify the activities to suit your students’ abilities.
3. Supports Meaningful Conversations: This workbook offers a structured and respectful way to introduce the difficult topics of residential schools and reconciliation. The activities, which include reading comprehension, reflection questions, and creative tasks, foster empathy and understanding in your students.
4. Engaging Content: Students will learn about Phyllis Webstad’s personal story, the origins of Orange Shirt Day, and the broader history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The workbook includes beautiful, easy-to-follow visuals and worksheets designed to captivate and educate.
5. Promotes Critical Thinking and Reflection: Encourage students to critically reflect on the impact of residential schools through thoughtful questions, journaling activities, and art-based projects such as designing their own "Orange Shirt" to symbolize the “Every Child Matters” movement.
6. Complete Resource for Educators: Whether you're new to teaching Orange Shirt Day or an experienced educator, this resource provides everything you need to facilitate these vital conversations in your classroom. It's easy to use, visually appealing, and ready to print or edit.

Included:

• Two differentiated versions (Primary & Junior) for various reading levels
• Reading passages on Phyllis Webstad’s story and the history of residential schools
• Indigenous culture vocabulary and illustrations
• Reflection and comprehension worksheets
• Creative activities (e.g., designing an Orange Shirt)

Ensure that your Orange Shirt Day lesson is impactful and informative with the Editable Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Workbook - Every Child Matters. Help your students understand the importance of reconciliation and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity in your classroom.

3 activities to support the reading of Phyllis's Orange Shirt, an Indigenous written book about Phyllis's time in a Canadian residential school. This book unveils the impact on Indigenous people and communities. Engage with reflection questions, an illustration activity to support student well-being and a writing activity where students reflect on why they wear orange shirts. Perfect for Orange Shirt Day and the path to truth and reconciliation, it fosters understanding of Canada's history and empowers students to reflect on their own resilience.

Page 1: Phyllis's Orange Shirt lesson plan

Page 2: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions
Page 3: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions (answer key)
Page 4: Phyllis's Orange Shirt illustration reflection
Page 5: Writing activity ("I wear an orange shirt...")

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This Orange Shirt Day activity will help students understand the impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities and Indigenous children. Includes writing prompts and a bulletin board activity for a classroom display. Centered on the theme "Children should feel...at school," it encourages reflection on the importance of creating a safe and inclusive educational environment. This resource facilitates meaningful discussions on historical trauma and promotes empathy and understanding among students, making it a valuable addition to any lesson on Indigenous history and reconciliation.

Page 1: Lesson plan

Page 2: Brainstorming activity

Page 3: Brainstorming activity (example)

Page 4: Writing prompt "I believe children should feel____at school" (full page)
Page 5: Writing prompt "I believe children should feel____at school" (half page)
Page 6: Bonus activity: "Every child should get to___at school" (full page)
Page 7: Bonus activity: "Every child should get to___at school" (half page)
Page 8: Feathers for bulletin board option #1
Page 9: Feathers for bulletin board option #2
Page 10-12: Bulletin board word cut outs
Page 13: Books about residential school by Indigenous authors

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❤️Looking for culturally appropriate coloring art projects to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day in your classroom? Your students will love learning about traditional Haida art, and animal symbolism while coloring Northwest Pacific Coast-inspired animal imagery!

The Haida people traditionally lived off the coast of British Columbia, Canada and in a section of southeastern Alaska, United States. They are considered to be both Native American and part of the Canadian First Nations.

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

☑ bear, beaver, bee, blue jay, coyote, crab, deer, eagle, fox, frog, heron, hummingbird, kingfisher, loon, moose, otter, owl, rabbit, raven, salmon, seal, thunderbird, turtle, wolf, whale

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✏️ Two coloring page sets included:

1. Animal name, imagery

2. Animal name, imagery, symbol meaning

✏️A perfect addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit, observation of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Aboriginal education unit etc.

✏️Use the cultural guide and symbols guide to teach about traditional Haida art and how animals were used.

✏️Students can choose from 25 animal symbols and the meanings they represent.

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can place a cover page (included) on top and staple into an individual or class booklet to read or take home to share with family!

✏️Or mount onto colored paper to display as posters on your bulletin board, hallway or door!

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⭐️ Great for any elementary grade!

⭐️ Use for social studies center, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, coloring book gifts, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

⭐️Check out the preview for more details!

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✅ Includes: (57 pages)

✏️Teaching Materials: (5 pages)

☑ Cultural information guide (1 page)

☑ Traditional art examples (1 page)

☑ Animal symbols guide with vocabulary definitions (3 pages)

✏️Coloring Pages: (52 pages)

☑ Cover pages - dotted/single line for student's name (2 pages)

☑ Animal name and imagery (25 pages)

☑ Animal name, imagery, and symbol meaning (25 pages)

✅ Animal imagery included: (25)

☑ bear

☑ beaver

☑ bee

☑ blue jay

☑ coyote

☑ crab

☑ deer

☑ eagle

☑ fox

☑ frog

☑ heron

☑ hummingbird

☑ kingfisher

☑ loon

☑ moose

☑ otter

☑ owl

☑ rabbit

☑ raven

☑ salmon

☑ seal

☑ thunderbird

☑ turtle

☑ whale

☑ wolf

✅ Bonus: (59 pages)

☑ Table of contents (1 page)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Color set to use as posters (57 pages)

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❤️The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day, Every Child Matters) is a Canadian holiday observed on September 30th. It recognizes the the survivors of Canada's residential school system, their families and their communities.

✏️Includes 12 pennant designs.

✏️These printable pennants are a great way to create meaningful discussions and reflections.

✏️Banners can be printed in color and laminated, or students can color their own black and white pennants.

✏️Use these in your classroom to create a meaningful bulletin board, door, or hallway display.

✏️ Works well for any elementary grade.

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print the ready to go banners, hole punch the pre-marked string holes, add string (yarn, ribbon etc.) and laminate for durability.

⭐️Black and white set included! Students can choose a pennant and color their own. Combine banner pages to create a coloring book.

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✅ Includes 2 banner sets - 8 1/2 x 11 in (24 pages):

☑ Banner set 1 - Color - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

☑ Banner set 2 - Black & white - 12 pennant designs (12 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

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Learn about the Indigenous legend of Sasquatch / Bigfoot, understand its cultural significance, and engage in a creative activity to imagine and depict their own version of Sasquatch.

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: The story of sasquatch
Page 3: Handout page (name, appearance, sightings)
Page 4: Create your own sasquatch activity

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Four NO prep activities for elementary students to prepare for Orange Shirt Day. Two colouring page posters and two writing prompts. For primary students as this is a beginners resource. Check out my Orange Shirt Day bundle for more in depth lessons and activities.

Page 1: Notes for teachers
Page 2: Colouring Page Poster #1
Page 3: Colouring Page Poster # 2
Page 4: "I wear an orange shirt..." writing prompt activity
Page 5: "today I wear orange because..." writing prompt activity
Page 6: small orange shirt cut outs
Page 7: Books about residential school by Indigenous authors

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