Resources for Teachers

Below is a list of links to varied resources including copyright information. Check back often as these resources are continually being added to and updated.

• ArtsNL
• Black History Month 
• Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
• Kids Help Phone
  
• Safe and Sound (created by the CHHA-NL to directly support and complement the Provincial Grade 4 Science unit on Sound)
• Safe Kids/Protégeons nos enfants (activities to support emergency remote teaching/learning as well as mental health resources)
• Teacher’s Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy
• Volunteer Hall of Fame Award
• World Day of Social Justice (February 20)
• Alliance for the Control of Tobacco (ACT)
  • Vaping Education Resouces for Grades 4-6
  • Vaping Education Resources for Grades 7-10

Truth and Reconciliation Resources

•  If the Land Could Speak: Embracing the Living Knowledge of Indigenous Peoples in Canada – Suitable for Grades 4-10
  • [English] [French]
• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund / Legacy Schools Program
• “Imagine A Canada” Teacher’s Guide from the National Centre for Truth & Reconciliation
• Indigenous Arts & Stories Writing Competition Teachers’ Toolkit

Red Dress Day (May 5) Resources

• Exploring Red Dress Day and the Redress Project – Lesson Plan
  • https://downiewenjack.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesson-Plan-Red-Dress-Day.pdf
• Lesson ideas to commemorate Red Dress Day – Teacher Magazine
  • https://www.teachermag.ca/post/lesson-ideas-to-commemorate-red-dress-day-the-national-day-of-awareness-for-mmiwg
• Lil’ Red Dress Project – Beaded Dress Pattern
  • https://lilreddressproject.ca/pattern/
• Lesson plans by the Moose Hide Campaign
  • https://education.moosehidecampaign.ca/lateryears/
• National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls – Their Voices Will Guide Us
  • https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NIMMIWG-THEIR-VOICES-WILL-GUIDE-US.pdf
• Métis Nation of Ontario Learning Resources
  • https://www.metisnation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MMIWG2S-Resource-List-May-5.pdf
• The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
  • https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/

Copyright Information

• Copyright Decision Tool
• Copyright, Fair Dealing and The Classroom (PowerPoint Slides)
• Copyright and Fair Dealing for Teachers — Article from the March/April 2018 issue of The Bulletin
• Copyright Matters! – Some Key Questions & Answers for Teachers from the Canadian Teachers’ Federation
• The Copyright Resource for Teachers: Copyright Decision Tool
• Fair Dealing Guidelines
• Information for Principals and Teachers – A Copyright Presentation
• Posters
  1) Copyright and Fair Dealing Reference Materials
  2) Copyright Fair Dealing Guidelines
  3) Do Not Copy Workbooks or Other Consumables
• Teachers’ Use of Consumables

2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

• Educator resources
• Rainbow action Hub
• Trans Youth NL
• Trans Affirming Toolkit
• Psychologists in Education (PIE) 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources
• NL Public Libraries Pride Guide
• Difficult Conversation Guide
• Equity and Inclusive Education Resource Kit for NL, Grades 7-12 GSA Guide
• International Day of Pink
• 2SLGBTQ Parenting Network
• A Guide to Virtual GSAs

Media Literacy

• A Guide for Trusted Adults: Practical Tips and Tools for Supporting Girls and Young Women Navigating Life Online
• CyberBullying — from the NLTA Policy Handbook
• Cyberconduct and Electronic Communications – Important Information and Guidelines for Teachers — Infosheet No. 26
• Social Media – Tips and Advice
• Social Media for Teachers 

Storytime with Local Personalities – On Video!

• Capelin Weather by Lori Doody, read by NLTA Past President Trent Langdon
  • A charming picture book about the long wait for summer on Newfoundland’s shores.
• Painted Skies by Carolyn Mallory, read by Senator Judy White
  • The story of a young girl’s introduction to one of Nature’s most spectacular events, the Northern Lights.
• The Darkest Dark by Chris Hatfield, read by NTV’s Michael Connors
  • A touching story about a young Chris Hadfield conquering his fear and realizing his dreams
• A Long Way Home by Jean Little, read by NTV’s Toni-Marie Wiseman
  • A tale of childhood curiosity with themes of immigration, friendship and the wonder of the natural world.
• Sam and Dave by Mac Barnett, read by NL Rogues Player Myles Roper 
  • A story about two boys who are determined to dig and find something spectacular.
• Kimmy and Mike by Dave Paddon, read by Out of the Fog’s Lori-Lydia Loveless
  • A funny Newfoundland and Labrador tall tale about a brother and sister who set out to find some fish for their father’s supper.

Veterans Affairs Canada/Anciens Combattants Canada

• VAC has a number of free classroom resources available for students of all ages to learn about remembrance and recognition. More information can be found HERE.