Often Occasional Teachers are called to teach a class which may not be in an area of curricular specialty. This is the section in which you will find those subject specific supports which will help you shine!
Resources by subject
Visual Writing Prompts
Interesting pictures with captions to prompt writing, organized by division, subject or genre.
Step-by-step Forms of Poetry Worksheets
This website lists 17 different types of poems. Each worksheet first walks you through writing a poem in a certain style followed by prompts to writing your own poem in the same format.
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide – First Nations, Inuit and Métis 2007
This food guide is tailored to reflect traditions and food choices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and is a complement to the 2007 Canada’s Food Guide. It recognizes the importance of traditional and store-bought foods for First Nations, Inuit and Métis today.
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide – First Nations, Inuit and Métis 2007
Beyond Images – Media Literacy Lesson Plans
These 20 plus media literacy lesson plans for grades 4 through 8 include activities about appearance-based bullying, negative stereotypes, body image and self-esteem as well as why media messages are constructed. Registration is required.
A Math Dictionary for Kids
A Math Dictionary for Kids is an animated, interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 600 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language and pictures.
Media Smarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
Find lesson plans, tip sheets and other resources on various media topics.
Media Smarts: Canada’s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy
Mr. Gym
Tired of dodgeball? Here’s a collection of cooperative games to spice it up. For more ideas, check out the Games and Activities tab in the sidebar. It’s worth checking out the section for small space activities.
Mr. Gym
Noteworthy Software
This free trial of a notation authoring tool allows you to print sheet music from your desktop.