Education Library Blog

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, will take place on Monday, September 30, 2024. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the history and legacy of residential schools in Canada and honours the survivors, their families, and communities.

Below, you’ll find a selection of resources available at the UBC Education Library to deepen understanding and foster reflection. Additionally, the X̱wi7x̱wa Library’s “Indian Residential School System in Canada” research guide offers valuable materials that explore the impact and realities of the Indian Residential Schools.

Fiction

The orange shirt story / author, Phyllis Webstad; illustrations, Brock Nicol.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=9294317

 

I am not a number / written by Jenny Kay Dupuis and Kathy Kacer; illustrated by Gillian Newland.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=8536611

 

Stolen words / written by Melanie Florence; illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=9161137

 

When we were alone / David Alexander Robertson; Julie Flett.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=8774028

 

Shi-shi–etko / Nicola I. Campbell; pictures by Kim La Fave.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=3559311

 

Shin-chi’s canoe, written by Nicola I. Campbell, illustrated by Kim LaFave
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=3935868

 

Fatty legs: a true story / Christy Jordan-Fenton & Margaret Pokiak-Fenton; artwork by Liz Amini-Holmes.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=4297323

 

You hold me up / Monique Gray Smith and Danielle Daniel.
http://resolve.library.ubc.ca/cgi-bin/catsearch?bid=8926213

FULL TEXT ONLINE:  http://tinyurl.com/yys2eaqn

 

Non-Fiction

Speaking our truth: a journey of reconciliation / Monique Gray Smith.
FULL TEXT ONLINE:  http://tinyurl.com/yy3a7d7v

We’re excited to present our new Collection Spotlight focused on Inclusion / Inclusive Education. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, these books offer valuable insights and practical strategies to foster inclusivity in your classroom.

Beyond the featured new books, our library offers an Inclusive Classrooms booklist covering various aspects of inclusion, from special education and cultural diversity to creating inclusive classroom climates.

Visit our Collection Spotlight in person! It’s located on the main level breezeway of UBC Education Library in the Scarfe Building.

Here are a few of the newest titles in our display:

Inclusion in early childhood programs 
Rachel Langford, Karen Nolan, Bernice Cipparrone, Mari Pighini, Nicole Ineese-Nash, K. Eileen Allen, Glynnis E. Cowdery

LC4019.2 .A46 2023

​Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs examines the education and care of children with disabilities from birth through school age. Readers are provided with brief coverage of child development theory and the barriers to true inclusion at all levels—program, community, and government.

In this text, the fact that children are different is not hidden: rather we seek to recognize and celebrate human diversity. An inclusive approach to working with children who have disabilities requires drawing on a social and relational model of disability, critical disability studies, a disability justice framework, critical race theory, ethics of care, and child development theory.

This resource provides updated research and current trends, reflecting the challenges educators face today. It inspires readers to work toward a world of inclusivity for all.

Every child can fly: an early childhood educator’s guide to inclusion
Jani Kozlowski, MA.

LC4019.3 .K695 2022

Throughout Every Child Can Fly, Kozlowski explores the defining features of high-quality inclusion and shows readers how to provide access and support for children with special needs. Learn how to help them feel included through strong family involvement, peer relationships, individualized teaching practices, collaborative teaming, ongoing evaluation, and staff professional development.

• Learn why inclusion is important.
• Unravel the jargon and acronyms.
• Understand screening, assessment, and referrals.
• Learn how to support children in achieving individualized learning goals.
• Explore inclusive evidence-based teaching practices.
• Discover how to foster a sense of belonging and acceptance in your program.

 

Picture inclusion! : snapshots of successful diverse classrooms
by Whitney H. Rapp, Ph.D., Katrina L. Arndt, Ph.D., Susan M. Hildenbrand,

LC1201 .R36 2019

Picture one guidebook that gives you the fundamentals of inclusion, proven practices for teaching everyone, and dozens of student profiles and sample lesson plans. That’s what you’ll get in Picture Inclusion, your ultimate theory-to-practice guide to teaching every learner in a diverse inclusive classroom.

You’ll begin with a reader-friendly introduction to the why and how of inclusion in Grades K-5, including the theoretical foundations of inclusive education and general guidelines on key concepts: universal design for learning, response to intervention, alternate assessment, and more. Then you’ll go inside three model classrooms–Grades 1, 3, and 5–for an in-depth look at how to support students with a wide range of learning needs. For each model classroom, you’ll find

• Snapshots of 20 diverse students and their teacher. Each snapshot introduces you to a student, clarifies their support needs and goals, and shares a sample support schedule and concrete strategies for helping the student reach their goals.
• Eight sample lesson plans for teaching core academic areas (ELA, math, science, and social studies) and specials (art, physical education, music, and technology). Each plan gives you learning objectives, preparation steps, sample scripts, and step-by-step teaching guidelines.
• Dozens of specific inclusive practices, adaptable for any classroom, to support individual students and groups. (Also available in the appendix as a convenient Inclusive Practices Bank )

It isn’t inclusion without peers: supporting students with and without disabilities to learn together
Matthew E. Brock.

LC1200 .B76 2023

Peer-mediated interventions are a category of practices in which students without disabilities provide academic and social support to classmates with disabilities in inclusive classrooms, cafeterias, and on playgrounds.

These support strategies are shown to have positive effects on academic, interpersonal, and social development–not only for students with disabilities, but also for their classmates who serve as peer supports.

Students with a variety of disabilities benefit from peer-mediated support interventions, including students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and multiple disabilities.

In this book, Matthew Brock provides educators with a practical guide to the implementation of peer-mediated interventions.

General and special education teachers will receive expert guidance on how to decide which combination of interventions is likely to work best for each child, and how to collaborate with paraeducators and each other to implement the selected strategies.

You are enough: a book about inclusion
inspired by Sofia Sanchez; written by Margaret O’Hair; illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.

PZ7.O412 Yr 2021

A beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez!

It can be hard to be different — whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can’t do. But wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great! Being different is what makes you YOU.

This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez — an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome — reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don’t let anyone stop you! You are enough just how you are.

Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities.

This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind.

Included: a book for all children about inclusion, diversity, disability, equality and empathy
Jayneen Sanders; illustrated by Camila Carrossine.

HV888 .S26 2022

The aim of this story is to ensure all kids understand that kids with disability are just like kids everywhere.

They love playing games, books, making stuff and being silly.

They have things they are good at and things they need to work on. And just like kids everywhere they want to feel safe, loved and included.

This book provides the reader with ways they can be more inclusive in their play and encourages the celebration of diversity in all its unique and wonderful forms.

Children will come away with a growing understanding that people everywhere have differing abilities, and this only makes the world a more colourful, exciting, diverse and amazing place.

We’re excited to announce that our library has just added a fantastic collection of French language games! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, young or old, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. These games are perfect for practicing your French in a fun and interactive way.

Please note that these games are located on the bottom shelf of the French Language section of the Education Library (lower level) and are for in-library use only.  Come in and explore them during your next visit. We can’t wait to see you!

Below is a guide to help you choose the perfect game based on themes and learning goals:

1. Early Learning & Educational Fun

• Formes et Couleurs (Ages 3+)
  • Theme: Educational, Pattern Recognition, Matching
  • Help little ones learn shapes and colours in a playful environment.
• Mont-à-Mots Mini (Ages 4-7)
  • Theme: Educational, Word Game
  • A fantastic game for early readers to expand their vocabulary.
• RELÈVE LE DÉFI! – APPRENDS À ÉCRIRE SANS CRAYON – MOTRICITÉ FINE (Ages 3+)
  • Theme: Motor Skills, Writing
  • Focus on developing fine motor skills through creative tasks.
• 50+ FAÇONS DE JOUER AVEC – LES RELIEFS GÉOGRAPHIQUES (Ages 3-99)
  • Theme: Science, Geography
  • An engaging way to explore geography with hands-on activities.

2. Memory & Matching Games

• Find Monty! (Ages 4+)
  • Theme: Memory, Dice Rolling
  • A delightful game where players help Monty the mouse find his bed.
• Douzanimo (Ages 5-10)
  • Theme: Memory, Cooperative Game
  • Encourage teamwork while enhancing memory skills.
• Memorush (Ages 6+)
  • Theme: Memory, Matching
  • A fast-paced game that sharpens memory and quick thinking.
• Nu Comme un Ver (Ages 5+)
  • Theme: Mathematics, Memory
  • Combines math with memory challenges in a fun setting.

3. Creative & Storytelling Games

• Team Story (Ages 5+)
  • Theme: Storytelling, Creativity
  • A storytelling game that sparks imagination and creativity.
• Nomme-moi… Tell me… (Ages 6+)
  • Theme: Creativity, Language Skills
  • This game encourages creativity and language development in a fun way.
• Fais-moi un dessin 2 (Ages 9+)
  • Theme: Drawing, Party Game
  • A drawing game that brings out creativity and teamwork.

4. Strategic & Educational Challenges

• P’tit Market (Ages 5-10)
  • Theme: Commerce, Negotiation
  • Kids practice math and negotiation skills by running a market stall.
• Mc Wiz Jr. (Ages 6-12)
  • Theme: Trivia, Puzzle
  • A trivia game that tests knowledge and memory.
• Kloo (Ages 7-100)
  • Theme: Educational, Word Game
  • A versatile card game to help players of all ages learn French vocabulary.
• Master Word – Suivez Le Guide (Ages 12+)
  • Theme: Deduction, Word Game
  • A challenging word deduction game to test reasoning skills.

5. Family & Party Games

• Time’s Up Family (Ages 8+)
  • Theme: Memory, Party Game
  • Perfect for family gatherings where players describe and act out phrases.