3rd Grade Canadian History Cultural Activities

❤️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.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek.

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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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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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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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❤️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!

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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 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.

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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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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❤️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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Terry Fox is a Canadian hero, but did you know he was Indigenous? Learn about Terry Fox's life, his dreams and goals, his Marathon of Hope run AND his Métis heritage. 4 page lesson, reflection questions (with answer key), and four activities.

Page 1: Lesson Plan

Page 2: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (early life, cancer diagnosis)
Page 3: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Terry's dream, his letter to the Cancer Society)
Page 4: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Marathon of Hope, after the run)
Page 5: Terry Fox: A Métis Hero (Terry's legacy, his Métis heritage)
Page 6: Photos of Terry's life
Page 7: Reflection questions
Page 8: Answer key to questions
Page 9: Lessons from Terry Fox activity
Page 10: Honouring Terry Fox and his Métis heritage - shoe design
Page 11: Honouring Terry Fox and his Métis heritage - feather design

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Create land acknowledgements with this land acknowledgement activity. Create a class land acknowledgement, and reflect on students' treasured places. Perfect Orange Shirt Day activity, Indigenous Peoples day activity and is a perfect outdoor education activity. 4 activities included!

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Page 7: Our class land acknowledgement template
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In this primary resource, students will explore 8 engaging, no-prep activities that celebrate Indigenous culture, each tied to one of the Sacred Teachings. Learn about love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle). For a deeper dive into these animals—including their life cycles, diets, habitats, and cultural significance—be sure to check out the 7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle! I also have an intermediate/middle school resource covering the 7 Sacred Teachings

Page 1-2 : Seven Sacred Teachings lesson plan

Page 3: "My 7 Sacred Teachings Booklet" activity
Page 4: Self Love Jar of Feathers activity (Eagle)
Page 5: Respect questions (Buffalo)
Page 6: Be Courageous activity (Bear)
Page 7: Honesty is Important activity (Sasquatch)
**Page 8:**The Story of Two Wolves
Page 9: Humble Like Wolf Activity (Wolf)
Page 10: You Are Wise activity (Beaver)
Page 11: Live the Truth colouring sheet (Turtle)

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❤️ Looking to save big on some fun and educational additions to your classroom décor? This GROWING bundle includes a variety of printable banners and pennants, for bulletin boards, doors, hallways, classroom decorations, and more!

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Explore Métis culture with this 27 page BUNDLE where students will learn about dot art, jigging, Louis Riel, Terry Fox and the Red River Rebellion.

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8 page lesson about Métis culture including: The Métis sash, Métis jigging, Métis Dot Art. Students will learn who Louis Riel was, The Red River Rebellion and Fort Garry!

Métis Dot Art (8 pages)

Dive into Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork, nurturing creativity while sharing cultural insight. Discover Métis dot art and enjoy The Giving Tree story. With a lesson plan, student activities, and a class project, it's a rich journey into Métis culture, perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation in students.

Terry Fox: a Canadian Metis Hero (11 pages)
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❤️Looking for culturally appropriate coloring activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples' Day? This bundle, with differentiated Native American coloring pages, is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Indigenous cultures, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️Use these coloring pages to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway! Your students will be proud to take them home and show them off to their families!

✏️These resources are low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!

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☑ Native American Animal Symbols

☑ Native American Nature Symbols

☑ Native American Leaders

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☑ Native American Homes

☑ Native American Haida Art

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Students will explore Canada's history of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities through activities like book responses, letter-writing, and social-emotional exercises. Delve into crucial topics, fostering empathy and understanding while honoring Indigenous resilience. This resource empowers students to reflect, learn, and advocate for reconciliation in Canadian history.

Bundle includes the following resources:
1. Orange Shirt Day Lesson
2. Phyllis's Orange Shirt Reading Response
3. When We Were Alone Reading Response
4. Residential School Empathy Activity
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors

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❤️Looking for engaging, culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle provides activities that help students learn about the meaningful impacts of different animals in Indigenous cultures, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!

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✏️These resources are differentiated, low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go!

✏️Great for centers, sub tub, early finishers, independent work, partner work, or small group work for your elementary school learners!

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✅ Bundle includes:

☑ Totem pole writing craft

☑ Buffalo hide writing crafts

☑ Animals writing crafts

☑ Totem pole coloring pages

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☑ The Seven Sacred Teachings activities

☑ Animal symbol coloring pages

☑ Animal symbol worksheets

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❤️Looking to save big on some fun and educational additions to your classroom décor? This GROWING bundle includes a variety of printable posters, for bulletin boards, doors, hallways, classroom decorations and more!

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Multiple subjects:

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Social Studies:

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☑ Hispanic Heritage Leaders Posters - Set 1

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Orange Shirt Day Activities perfect for Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day). Land acknowledgements, Orange Shirt Day lesson, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Residential School lesson and Orange Shirt Day art all included! Designed to foster understanding and empathy among students. These resources are made for primary students.

Resources Included:

1. Indigenous People in Canada: Engage students with two hassle-free activities that explore the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Delve into the profound impact of residential schools with a detailed 6 page handout, accompanied by reflection questions and an answer key.

3. Phyllis's Orange Shirt - Reading Response: Read Phyllis's Orange Shirt, about residential schools in Canada. Reflection questions with answer key, drawing reflection SEL activity.

4. Residential School Empathy Activity (Every Child Activity): Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.

5. Land Acknowledgement Package: Instill the importance of acknowledging and connecting with the land by guiding students through crafting their own Land Acknowledgements.

6. Orange Shirt Day Printables: Prepare for Orange Shirt Day with two engaging activities tailored for elementary students, featuring colouring page posters and writing prompts.

This bundle offers a perfect reconciliation activity for primary-aged students, facilitating meaningful discussions and learning experiences around Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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Commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day) with this Indigenous Education resource bundle, created by a First Nations educator, crafted to nurture empathy and comprehension among students. This bundle is made for intermediate students.

Resources Included:
1. Indigenous People in Canada: Immerse students in the vibrant heritage of Indigenous peoples with two user-friendly activities, seamlessly adaptable for integration into various subjects and occasions like social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day.

2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Explore the profound effect of residential schools through a comprehensive 6 page handout, complemented by reflective questions and an answer key for in-depth understanding.

3. Residential School Empathy Activity: Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.

4. When We Were Alone - Reading Response: Reading response to "When We Were Alone", reading response questions, reflection activity.

5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors: Engage students in a meaningful truth and reconciliation exercise with this no-prep writing activity. Encourage them to compose letters to residential school survivors in Canada, fostering empathy and understanding.

6. Land Acknowledgement Package: Cultivate a sense of reverence for the land by guiding students in crafting their own Land Acknowledgements, instilling a profound connection to the environment.

This bundle offers an ideal reconciliation activity for intermediate middle or high school students, facilitating transformative discussions and immersive learning experiences on Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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This bundle expands on the 7 Sacred Teachings, students dive in and learn ALL about the animals that Indigenous communities traditionally admire and love, The 7 Sacred animals + a bonus animal (the orca!) Students will discover the cultural significance behind each animal & creature & complete multiple activities. Looking for an intro to the teachings? I have lessons for both primary lessons and anintermediate lesson, both introduce the 7 Sacred Teachings.

The Bear:
Learn all about black bears, their lifecycle, diet, habitat, bear safety and the Indigenous importance. Students will complete two fun activities; a maze and a colouring page.

The Eagle:
Learn all about the bald eagle, an Indigenous icon. This lesson will cover lifecycle, bald eagle appearance, diet, eagle feathers and a Indigenous art colouring sheet.

The Wolf:
Learn about the wolves that live in Canada! Wolf packs, lifecycle, their diet, wolf populations, the types of wolves who reside in Canada and the Indigenous significance to the wolf.

Indigenous Story of Sasquatch:
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.

The Buffalo:

Learn about the buffalo (and bison), the cultural significance, conservation efforts, appearance, diet, and much more. Students will complete an activity on respect.

The Beaver:
Learn all about beavers, their dams, diet, appearance, life cycle, building skills and about the Indigenous meaning (wisdom)

The Turtle:
Learn about freshwater turtles, species found in Canada, diet, turtle conservation, turtle habitat and the Indigenous significance of the turtle.

The Orca Whale: (Bonus - not part of the 7 Sacred Teachings)

Learn all about the orca whale (killer whale) with this 3-page handout and art activity! Whale pods, lifecycle, Indigenous significance, and more! Complete a orca directed drawing activity.

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