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La roue de médecine est un guide vers une vie saine. Les gens l’utilisent partout au monde. Chacune des quatre parties de la roue de médecine nous enseigne quelque chose de différent. Nous apprenons à partir de tout ce qui nous entoure ! Nous commençons nos apprentissages dans la direction où le soleil se lève, à l’est. Les cadeaux des quatre saisons nous enseignent beaucoup. Que savez-­vous déjà au sujet des quatre saisons ? 

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Nous saluons les quatre saisons fait partie de la collection des Lecteurs forts : ensemble B. Ensemble B est la suite de l'ensemble A et continue sur les aventures de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau avec une mélange de livres de fiction et de non-fiction nivelés de 11 à 20. Nous saluons les quatre saisons est de niveau 19. 

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent du texte échafaudé et des stratégies de lecture. Ils ont soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau.  

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais : We Greet the Four Seasons.

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Dimensions : 6" x 9" | 16 pages | ISBN : 9781771744447

Il y aura bientôt un grand festin d’été dans la Forêt des Pins.  Corbeau a de grands plans. Qu’est-­ce que les animaux pourraient préparer à l’avance ?  Pensez-­vous que Corbeau sera un bon planificateur ? 

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Planifier le festin fait partie de la collection des Lecteurs forts : ensemble B. Ensemble B est la suite de l'ensemble A et continue sur les aventures de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau avec une mélange de livres de fiction et de non-fiction nivelés de 11 à 20. Planifier le festin est de niveau 14. 

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent du texte échafaudé et des stratégies de lecture. Ils ont soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau.  

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais : Planning the Feast.

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Dimensions : 6" x 9" | 16 pages | ISBN : 9781771744201

Grand-Maman et Petit-Fils vont se promener dans la forêt. C’est une belle journée ensoleillée. Petit-Fils se demande pour qui est la forêt. En se promenant, ils écoutent et regardent autour d’eux. Que penses-tu qu’ils vont découvrir pendant cette promenade ? 

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Pour qui est la forêt ? fait partie de la collection des Lecteurs forts : ensemble B. Ensemble B est la suite de l'ensemble A et continue sur les aventures de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau avec une mélange de livres de fiction et de non-fiction nivelés de 11 à 20. Pour qui est la forêt ? est de niveau 11. 

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent du texte échafaudé et des stratégies de lecture. Ils ont soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau.  

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais : Who Is the Forest For? 

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Dimensions : 6" x 9" | 16 pages | ISBN : 9781771743860

Nous faisons des choix tous les jours. Il y a toutes sortes de choix que nous pouvons faire. Quelques fois, nos choix sont bons pour nous et pour les autres. D’autres fois, ils ne le sont pas. Quels choix avez-vous faits aujourd’hui ? 

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Que faire ? Je pense, je réfléchis, je choisis fait partie de la collection des Lecteurs forts : ensemble B. Ensemble B est la suite de l'ensemble A et continue sur les aventures de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau avec une mélange de livres de fiction et de non-fiction nivelés de 11 à 20. Que faire ? Je pense, je réfléchis, je choisis est de niveau 12. 

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent du texte échafaudé et des stratégies de lecture. Ils ont soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau.  

Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais : The Many Things I Can Do.

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Dimensions : 6" x 9" | 16 pages | ISBN : 9781771743785

Cet ensemble comprend tous les livres de l'ensemble B des Lecteurs forts (40 livres au total). Les Lecteurs forts – Ensemble B sont recommandés pour les enfants de 6 ans à 8 ans et sont nivelés de 11 à 20.  

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent des stratégies de lecture et soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau. 

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Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais ICI.

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ISBN: 9781771745864

Cet ensemble pour la lecture guidée comprend 6 copies de chacun des 40 titres de la collection des Lecteurs forts: ensemble B (240 livres au total). Les Lecteurs forts – Ensemble B sont recommandés pour les enfants de 6 ans à 8 ans et sont nivelés de 11 à 20. 

Les Lecteurs forts font partie d'une collection de lecture nivelée intégré avec des liens vers la science, la numératie, la responsabilité sociale, les arts de langage, et les enseignements de la langue orale. Les livres comprennent des stratégies de lecture et soit des illustrations de l'artiste Tsimshian Bill Helin, soit des photos. La collection entière est interconnectée et suit les valeurs culturelles de Grenouille, Ours, Aigle, et Corbeau. 

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Cette ressource est aussi disponible en anglais ICI.

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ISBN: 9781771746786

Included in this bundle are all four titles in the I Am Like a TREE series:

I Am Like a TREE: BARK and KNOTS – A Story of Courage and Struggles
I Am Like a TREE: LEAVES and BRANCHES – A Story of Belonging and Growth
I Am Like a TREE: SEEDS and LEAVES – A Story of Self Care and Belonging
I Am Like a TREE: TRUNK and ROOTS – A Story of Self and Empathy

The TREE in this series is a metaphor for what we are calling your “Present Self”. Our belief, through personal experience, is that we as living beings have several emotional parts that make us a whole, our Present Self. Each of these parts though are not equal in their emotional experience, so at times, different situations for an individual can be strong while at other times not. Some experiences can keep us in a frozen stage of development without knowing this and we then respond to “like type” experiences in the same way as we did in the past.

Our intention with these conversational stories in a reader’s theatre format is to provide a window into what emotional parts a person may use while having a conversation. The side margins tell all as each conversation unfolds indicating what parts of TREE the character is using. Some of these conversations are focused on the older individual trying to find a solution while the younger individual is providing support as best they can, as a solid TREE. Our intent is to imply that emotional learning is lifelong.

We hope that through these stories we will all continue to extend a hand to those who are reaching, listen to those who are speaking, and feel with an open heart to all those heartbeats that surround us. And for ourselves, love who you are, respect your own actions, and know that you deserve kindness, love and safety and that you belong here.

The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.

Scroll below to learn more about each work included in this bundle.

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ISBN: 9781771745826

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Recommended for Grades 4+ 

The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.

This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:

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24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745642 | Paperback

Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we feel understood. By talking with others, we can learn new ways to be respectful, kind, and empathetic. As we deepen our learning, we become more aware of our own actions. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.

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Recommended for Grades 4+ 

The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.

This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:

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24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745628 | Paperback

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Recommended for Grades 4+ 

The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.

This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:

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24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745635 | Paperback

Conversations are important for everyone. Some conversations can only occur when we feel understood. By talking with others, we can learn new ways to be respectful, kind, and empathetic. As we deepen our learning, we become more aware of our own actions. By discovering, growing, and learning about the many emotional parts of ourselves and others, we can find our Present Self.

Follow along in this conversation that connects our emotional parts of ourselves to TREE (our Present Self). As TRUNK (Self) and ROOTS (Empathy) communicate, we learn that our parts interconnect so we can be just like a strong, healthy, and growing TREE.

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Recommended for Grades 4+ 

The back cover introduction and content overview inside make the books in the I Am Like a TREE series great for many learning situations. In each book are four discussion questions that focus on comprehension strategies and mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual connections. The books also provide an inquiry theme to explore and include five activity ideas for independent or group use.

This book is part of the social-emotional learning (SEL) series, I Am Like a TREE. I Am Like a TREE series consists of four titles:

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24 Pages | 8" x 8" | ISBN: 9781771745611 | Paperback

“I am the Elwha, rushing down to the sea. I am the Elwha, wild and free.”

The Elwha River flows 72 kilometres (45 miles) from its source in the Olympic Mountains to the Strait of Juan de Fuca in the Pacific Northwest. Uniquely, it hosts all six salmon species (Pink, Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Steelhead, and Chum) as well as several species of trout. 

In 1911 two dams were built on the river. The dams blocked the migration routes of the salmon and dramatically altered the entire river ecosystem for 100 years. In 2012 the dams were decommissioned and the world’s largest dam removal and habitat restoration project began.

In this lyrical and beautifully illustrated book, the author chronicles the history of the Elwha. Narrated by the powerful voices of plants and animals that inhabit the river ecosystem, the dam builder, a worker, and the river itself, this story celebrates the ongoing rewilding of this special environment and offers a welcome to all of the creatures who are coming home.

To learn more visit:  www.elwha.org

Awards

• 2021 Riverby Award for Young Readers

Reviews
“I Am the Elwha is a powerful read about a powerful river and those who value and protect it." – Raina Delisle, Hakai Magazine 

Educator Information
At the back of the book are three pages of cultural, scientific, and historical information that discuss the following:

• the importance and symbolism of salmon to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and other Coastal Salish Tribes
• facts about the six species of salmon found in the Elwha River (Chinook, Pink, Chum, Sockeye, Coho, and Steelhead)
• the history of the Elwha River and its status today

Keywords / Subjects: The Elwha River, Rivers, Dams, History, Environmental Awareness, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Coast Salish, Native American, Culture, Washington, Animals, Salmon, First Salmon Ceremony, Plants, Nature, Settlers, Social Responsibility, Environmental Activism, Poetry.

Recommended for grades 3 to 7.

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32 Pages | 8.5" x 11" | ISBN: 9781771744744 | Hardcover

Authenticity Note: This lyrical story, which chronicles the history of the Elwha River, is written by Lori Peelen. Robert Elofson, Tribal Elder and Harvest Manager in the Natural Resources Department for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribes, approved Lori's work and contributed a few pages of back matter at the end of the work. Lori's story was further approved by Frances Charles, the Tribal Councilwoman for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, after the entire council read and approved it.

The Canadian Content label has been applied because the illustrator of this work is Canadian.

Isla’s New Drum is Shane Hartman’s debut children’s book. The story is a contemporary story that Shane wrote for his daughter after he had made her a drum and gifted it to her. Isla loved her new drum!

Isla has been given a new drum that she loves dearly but she doesn’t have a song to sing to her new drumbeat,

Boom ba ba boom
Boom ba ba boom
Boom ba ba boom boom

So, Isla decides to ask some forest friends to help her make a new song. Each friend offers Isla what they can, showing true generosity. Each friend also offers a message that is important to keeping Mother Earth healthy and strong. In return, Isla plays her drum for each friend as she gives back what she can. Isla discovers so much more than her new song!

Educator Information
The Dakelh (Carrier) words included in this book were referenced from The Central Carrier Bilingual Dictionary. The Carrier Language belongs to the Athapaskan language family and has three major dialects: Northern - Babine Lake, Central - Stuart lake, Southern - locations as far south as Anahim Lake.

Keywords / Themes: Drum; Indigenous Canadian, Environmental Awareness, Friendship, Music; Nak'azdli Whut'en.

Recommended for Preschool - Grade 1 

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32 pages | Colour illustrations | 8.5" x 11" | ISBN: 9781771745574 | Paperback 

Kú7pece (Porcupine) has always struggled with his emotions and pushed his relations away. Kú7pece does not like this part of himself and wants to explore his identity and learn more about himself, his family, and the land.

To connect with his relations and his friends, Kú7pece decides to build a gathering place: a c7ístkten̓ (winter home). This is a place he is hoping his relations can gather and learn about each other through sharing stories. However, Kú7pece traps the sun and soon gets distracted by the sun’s heat and light. So much so, he forgets who he is and his purpose. Soon he is trapped too and cannot see that he is neglecting his responsibilities.

It takes the sacrifice of his relations and friends to help him realize he was trapped in his own reality. Once he realizes the lesson of the sacrifice of his friends – that they were trying to help him reconnect to his own place and purpose – he uses all his courage to turn away from the sun’s heat and light. Slowly, he remembers his identity, purpose, and responsibilities. In the end, Kú7pece finds himself again and reconnects with his relations to gather to tell stories, learn from each other, and support one another.

Porcupine is a story about expressing emotions and being considerate to the needs of others. It works well as a bedtime story or read-aloud for classrooms.

This book works well with others by Mike Bowden and Kelsey Jules, including Four Winds, Bear and Coyote, and Chief Goose.

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Recommended for grades 3 to 7.

This book is part of the Secwépemc Stories series.

This story is a great resource to introduce Indigenous languages to young readers. Secwepemctsín is one of 30 distinct Indigenous languages in British Columbia and is in the process of being revitalized after governments and religions developed policies to eliminate the rich language and culture of Indigenous peoples. The book integrates Secwépemc words into the text and includes a pronunciation guide on every page.

This story connects to the BC First Peoples’ Principles of Learning: learning is holistic, reflexive, experiential, and relational; learning involves the consequences of one’s actions; learning is embedded in story; and learning involves patience and time. Learning from Indigenous stories can be different and personal every time a story is read or told, depending on context. This book provides an opportunity for those reading to reflect, explore, connect, and learn on a personal interpretative level.

Curriculum links:

• Social emotional learning: identity, self-awareness, emotions, family, community, relationship skills
• Reading and language skills
• Indigenous knowledge and traditions

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24 Pages | Colour illustrations | 22 x 28 cm | ISBN: 9781771745710 | Paperback