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
Text Feature Scavenger Hunts
Going on a text feature scavenger hunt is an engaging way to have students practice looking for and analyzing text features based on the needs of your classroom. This website lists 3 possible ways to set up a text feature scavenger hunt in your classroom, as well as provide a scavenger hunt printable.
25 Pop Songs to Use with Students
This website lists 25 fun, recognizable pop songs that have a positive message that could be used in your classroom.
Drama and Language Activities based on Picture Books
This site describes drama and language activities prompted by pictures books.
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.