Free Sample Lesson Communities Share —
Grades K–1
We recognize that you work hard to find opportunities for students to explore and value their cultures and develop a sense of community and relationships. We are also aware that September is a time to make home and school connections with families and caregivers. To support your hard work and commitment, we are offering free access to a book from our Sankofa Black Heritage Collection along with lesson slides to support you in community building and creating positive conditions for learning in your classroom early in the school year.
Sankofa K–3 readers are cross-curricular content readers that support culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy. You will find that this reader will provide connections to social studies, the arts, and literacy, allowing for you to integrate the curriculum into your lessons. You will also notice that this text will support the transferable skills supporting agency and global citizenship.
Build Knowledge That Reflects the Diversity of Canadian Classrooms
Sankofa K–3 content readers will be your new favourite resource. Here’s why:
- The authentic and relevant content is designed to celebrate Black Canadian heritage.
- Non-fiction selections invite students to build background knowledge to support the reading of the original fiction selections within each title.
- Various text types and genres provide cross-curricular opportunities for students to identify and analyze different characteristics, patterns, features, literary devices, and elements of style.
- All student books and teacher resources are available in both print and digital formats.
