by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 1, 2022 | Around the World, Free Activities, Geography, Holidays, Social Studies, Teaching Resources
Today, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day takes place every year on July 1st. On this day in 1867 the British colonies of North America were joined together to form a federation called Canada. The name “Canada” likely comes from the word...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jun 26, 2022 | Holidays, Teaching Tips
Did you know that today is National Canoe Day in Canada and in the United States? Today, thousands of canoeists will visit their favorite lakes and rivers to explore nature in a fun and environmentally friendly way. Canoeing is fun, easy to learn, and a great way to...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 1, 2016 | Teaching Tips
You might be wondering… how did Canada Day come about? On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was signed, officially creating the Dominion of Canada. This is the day we recognize when we celebrate Canada Day. Later, in 1931, the Statute of Westminster...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 16, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
Brian writes: This week is a great week for camping! Later in the week I’ll be heading to Canada (where I’m from), to a friend’s cottage on Lake Muskoka, located two hours north of Toronto, Ontario. There will undoubtedly be swimming in the lake,...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 2, 2012 | Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
Brian writes: I grew up in Canada, a country where interacting with nature is a big part of growing up. North of Toronto and west of Ottawa you will find Ontario’s cottage country, a land of crystal-clear lakes, towering trees, and lots of jutting rock...
