Aug 10, 2022 | News and Stories
Gratitude is linked with many physical, social and emotional benefits and is an important skill to foster with children and youth. When choosing an action to do so, however, research indicates that if ...
May 9, 2017 | Teaching Resource
This short presentation highlights the benefits and crucial nature of proper representation in the classroom, ranging from gender and sexuality to special needs and culture.
Jan 6, 2021 | Teaching Resource
A comprehensive resource guide on two widely used websites: myShakespeare and lingro. Teachers can access this and learn the benefits and challenges of using these resources in the ELA and ELL classroo...
Jul 26, 2018 | Teaching Resource
I use this lesson at the beginning of the year. It gives students ample time to develop and refine their knowledge, as well as their ability to self-monitor and adjust their physical exertion levels. T...
Oct 29, 2016 | Teaching Resource
This activity provides students with information (bullet points in a table) about how the Canadian government responded to the Great Depression and COVID-19. The students must complete short-answer que...
May 12, 2020 | Teaching Resource
Help children connect breathing, practiced through yoga poses, to physical and emotional benefits. This lesson plan uses a child-friendly illustrated book of yoga poses but it could also be paired with...
May 9, 2017 | Teaching Resource
This iMinds instructional outline uses excerpts from Albert Hofmann's writings about his discovery of, and experiences with, LSD to challenge students to think critically about the benefits and risks a...
Dec 22, 2017 | Teaching Resource
The BCTF operates a Salary Indemnity Plan (SIP) to provide both short-term and long-term benefits to teachers who are ill or have been injured and have exhausted their sick leave. These benefits are no...
Jan 1, 2018 | News and Stories
The BC Teachers’ Federation was invited to present our recommendations for the 2024 provincial budget to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services in May, as part of the governme...
May 31, 2023 | News and Stories
Benefits of gratitude for children include increased feelings of well-being and reduced feelings of depression and disconnection. Studies have documented that positive relationships and even improved s...
May 1, 2017 | Teaching Resource
The federal and provincial governments have both offered financial aid programs that benefit TTOCs, however, the programs can be difficult to navigate. EI and Income Support Benefits: Information for ...
May 26, 2021 | News and Stories