Ren Louie

Teacher lesson plan that accompanies the book, Drum from the Heart. When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.

Educator Information
Geared towards students up to grade 5. Includes comprehension questions, a section on how to make your own drum, and more.

Created by an Indigenous educator at Medicine Wheel Publishing with full approval from the author.

Highlights Indigenous perspectives and knowledge.

Find the student resource HERE!

This resource is available in French: Joue du tambour avec coeur plan de cours

Additional Information
12 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Paper Packet 

When he is gifted a handmade drum by his mother, Ren learns the teachings of the drum that she also passes down to him. Ren discovers that through this special drum, he is able to connect to his culture and find a confidence in his voice to joyfully share in singing the traditional songs of his Nuu-chah-nulth Nation.

Reviews
“A beautifully told story that shows the power of song and ceremony for our people. As well as the importance of family in the passing of traditions and the unconditional love and support each member of the family gives. A truly inspiring story for our youth to learn the songs of their families and nations.” - Tiffany Adams, Nlaka’pamux, Indigenous Educator

Educator Information
A Teacher Lesson Plan is available HERE!

This resource is available in French: Joue du tambour avec coeur

An adaptation of this book for children ages 4 to 6 is available: Teachings of the Drum

Additional Information
34 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Paperback

Quand sa mère lui donne un tambour fait à la main en cadeau, Ren apprend les enseignements du tambour qu’on lui transmet par le fait même. Il découvre que, grâce à ce tambour spécial, il peut créer des liens avec sa culture et reprendre confiance en sa voix pour partager avec joie les chansons traditionnelles de sa nation, la Nation Nuu-chah-nulth.

Educator Information
A teacher lesson plan is available here: Joue du tambour avec coeur plan de cours

This resource is available in English: Drum from the Heart

Additional Information
32 pages | 7.85" x 9.70" | Paperback

Plan de cours de l'enseignant qui accompagne le livre Joue du tambour avec coeur. Quand sa mère lui donne un tambour fait à la main en cadeau, Ren apprend les enseignements du tambour qu’on lui transmet par le fait même. Il découvre que, grâce à ce tambour spécial, il peut créer des liens avec sa culture et reprendre confiance en sa voix pour partager avec joie les chansons traditionnelles de sa nation, la Nation Nuu-chah-nulth.

Educator Information
Find the student resource here: Joue du tambour avec coeur

This resource is available in English: Drum from the Heart Teacher Lesson Plan

Additional Information
14 pages | 8.50" x 11.00" | Paper Packet

Le tambour est un symbole spécial dans plusieurs cultures autochtones. Dans ce livre illustré en rimes, le jeune Ren reçoit un tambour confectionné par sa mère, qui l’aide à apprendre plusieurs choses sur lui-même et sa culture. Adaptation du livre à succès, Joue du tambour avec cœur de l’auteur nuu-chah-nulth Ren Louie pour les 4 à 6 ans.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 6.

This book is available in English here: Teachings of the Drum

Additional Information
24 pages | 7.87" x 7.24" | Hardcover

The drum is a special symbol in many Indigenous cultures. In this rhyming picture book, young Ren is given a handmade drum by his mother that help to teach him many things about himself and his culture.

An adaptation of the best-selling book, Drum from the Heart, by Indigenous author Ren Louie for ages 4-6.

Educator Information
Recommended for ages 4 to 6.

This book is an adaptation of Drum from the Heart for ages 4 to 6.

This book is available in French: Les enseignements du tambour 

Additional Information 
24 pages | 8.50" x 7.50" | Hardcover