Strong Nations Publishing Educator Resources

These six posters are perfect for teaching or reinforcing key reading strategies to support a structured literacy approach. Use them to teach or remind students to decode words by trying various strategies:

• Blend the Sounds
• Break It into Syllables
• Find the Root Word
• Find the Vowel
• Sound It Out
• Tap Each Letter

Students will love seeing familiar faces from the Cedar School Decodables series, written by Emma Metallic and illustrated by Natalie Laurin. The Decodable Reading Strategies Posters also pair perfectly with the Cedar School Decodables: Words of Encouragement Sticker Sheets.

Each poster is printed in Canada on heavy stock paper with a matte finish.

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10” x 14” | 6 Posters | 978-1-77174-686-1 | Made in Canada

Encourage a love of reading with these adorable sticker sheets! Each sticker includes a short phrase that is decodable within the scope and sequence of the Cedar School Decodables series to inspire further reading practise and develop vocabulary.

The Words of Encouragement stickers can be used in a structured literacy approach to:

• Reinforce learned reading skills.
• Create a learning environment that introduces students to a variety of text.
• Make daily lessons fun and engaging for students.
• Encourage nervous readers to approach a challenging word or passage of text.
• Motivate readers to form positive reading habits.
• Celebrate readers’ successes and achievements.

With colourful artwork and cheerful messages, these stickers are the perfect choice for anyone wanting to celebrate the little ones in their lives. Childcare providers, nurses, and parents can encourage positive behaviour in a fun and meaningful way.

Young learners will love seeing familiar faces from the Cedar School Decodables series, written by Emma Metallic and illustrated by Natalie Laurin. The Words of Encouragement Sticker Sheets also pair perfectly with the Cedar School Decodables: Decodable Reading Strategies Posters.

Each package contains five identical sticker sheets with twenty-four unique designs.

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5” x 7” | 5 Sticker Sheets, 24 Stickers per Sheet | 978-1-77174-685-4 | Made in Canada

This bundle includes rubber stamps from Tsimshian/Tlingit artist Bill Helin. 

Included in this bundle currently are the following stamps (14 stamps total):

Rectangle Stamps - Dimensions 1.75 x 2.75" or 2.75 x 1.75"

• Beaver
• Eagle
• Orca
• Salmon
• Tree of Life 

Square Stamps - Dimensions 1.75" x 1.75"

• Copper
• Dolphin
• Frog
• Hand
• Hummingbird
• Raven
• Snowflake
• Sun Mask
• Wolf

Educator Information
Download a free English stamp book here: Stamp Book English

Download the French stamp book here: Stamp Book French

Please note: This bundle originally included a Bear stamp, but it is now out of print and, therefore, no longer included in this bundle. The Stamp booklets reference the Bear stamp.

Additional Information

• Stamps are designed and made in Canada!
• These stamps work wonderfully with many of our books and book series, including the From the Mountains to Sea series, the Strong Readers series, and Animals Care for Mother Earth.
• NOTE: Product availability may fluctuate.  If a stamp(s) goes into reprint, it will not be included in the bundle and the price of the bundle will reflect the cost without the stamp(s) included.

This beaver stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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2.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 083097866080 | Made in Canada

This snowflake stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75" x 1.75" | ISBN: 083097866081 | Made in Canada

The word “yoga” is derived from Sanskrit and means to unite, to bring together, to connect. The Strong Nations Yoga Cards connect the ancient practice of yoga with Indigenous teachings. These cards honour our connection to each other, to nature, to spirit, and to this amazing planet we all share.

Handy, user-friendly, and fun, the Strong Nations Yoga Cards illustrate physical and reflective practices with adorable artwork by Bill Helin and Laura Timmermans.

The Cards
The Strong Nations Yoga Cards deck includes 25 double-sided interconnecting cards. Each card is 3.5” x by 4.5” and presents a physical practice on one side and a reflective practice on the other. The endless combinations and versatility of these cards make them ideal for all levels and ages.

The Yoga Practice
24 yoga poses are explained with simplified text and colourful illustrations by Laura Timmermans.

The cards are colour-coded into four aspects of a yoga practice:

• 4 green “Opening Breath” cards
• 8 yellow “Warm-up Pose” cards
• 8 purple “Active Pose” cards
• 4 blue “Closing Pose” cards

Choose an individual card or one of each colour for a shorter yoga practice, or create a sequence of several cards for a longer practice.

The Reflective Practice
The reflective practice, illustrated by Bill Helin, follows the Seven Sacred Teachings and incorporates Indigenous values. These reflections can be used before, during, or after a yoga practice to deepen mindfulness. Choose a single card to guide self-reflection or journal writing, or use with a friend or in a sharing circle.  

The cards are colour-coded into four aspects of a reflective practice:

• 8 yellow “Respect” cards with a focus on respect and love to the world around us
• 4 green “Witness” cards with a focus on humility, courage, and interconnectedness
• 8 purple “Connected” cards with a focus on truth and honesty in all living beings
• 4 blue “Gratitude” cards with a focus on the wisdom that surrounds us

Educator Information
Card Game Creators: Terri Mack (Da’naxda’xw Awaetlala) and Kathy Beliveau.

For more information about the cards and a Free Yoga Game Teacher’s Guide, visit www.kathybeliveau.ca. For more information about the illustrator, visit billhelin.com and lauratimmermans.ca.

Additional Information
Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.5” | ISBN: 978177144652

This bulletin board trimmer features a Bear Clan design from Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion.

15 pieces cover nearly 44 feet around your bulletin board.

Each piece is 35" x 2.75".

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ISBN: 9781771744621

This bulletin board trimmer features a Hummingbird design from Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion.

15 pieces cover nearly 44 feet around your bulletin board.

Each piece is 35" x 2.75".

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ISBN: 9781771744645

This bulletin board trimmer features a Travelling Turtle design from Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion.

15 pieces cover nearly 44 feet around your bulletin board.

Each piece is 35" x 2.75".

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ISBN: 9781771744638

This 72 card set highlights 65 edible and medicinal plants. The cards describe traditional Indigenous uses and ways of harvesting each plant and feature several Indigenous languages.

Take the cards out on walks to help identify plants and their uses and keep the old ways strong. Use these cards as an inspiration to talk to an Elder or Knowledge Keeper!

Educator Information
72 edible and medicinal plant cards are found within these categories: Tree, Berry, Flower, Shrub, and Plant.

A percentage of proceeds is donated to the Pepaken Hautw Foundation to support their efforts in land-based education and ecosystem restoration. To find out more, please visit https://www.pepakenhautw.com/.

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72 Card Set | 3.625" x 5" | ISBN: 9781771743457

This copper stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866073 | Made in Canada

This dolphin stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866079 | Made in Canada

This frog stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866072 | Made in Canada

This hand stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866077 | Made in Canada

This hummingbird stamp is designed by Tsimshian artist Bill Helin.

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1.75” x 1.75” | ISBN: 083097866076 | Made in Canada