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Chocolate Leaves: Back to School

These resources welcome young learners back to school and review school routines, respectful behaviour, and Woodland Cree classroom vocabulary.
Grade Range: K-3

What Do We Do At School?

See pictures from a video where learners review respectful listening and hear the story “Jenny’s First Day” from the Little Red River Reading Society reader Sunshine Sounds.

In The Classroom Vocabulary

See pictures from a video that helps learners practice Woodland Cree vocabulary for classroom items.

In My Classroom

In this handout, learners review Woodland Cree vocabulary for things found in their classroom.

Summer Fun

In this handout, learners listen to the story “Dear Ben” from the Little Red River Reading Society reader Sunshine Sounds. They also share what they did over the summer.

I Will Try My Best: My Pledge

In this presentation, learners think of a promise they can make for the school year, then create a poster about it.

Chocolate Leaves: Back to School Educator Guide K–1

This Educator Guide supports teachers as they use these resources in their Grade K–1 classrooms. A similar Educator Guide with varied activities is available for Grades 2–3.