Friday Freebies

Keep your eyes on this spot every Friday for free teaching resources, links to Classroom Wellness, and Recommended Readings for our Podcast Backgrounder Segment

Friday, April 3, 2026: Globle

Globle is a great link, the wordle of geography. Get out some atlases and play with your class! Globle

Friday, March 13, 2026: The Stunt Brothers Science Links Part 2

This site has 10 free science websites in Canada. The 2 links below were pulled from it.

An outline intended for teachers in Ontario teaching Grades 6-8, but can be adapted for any grade level.

Not only does this government site round up a great collection of games and activities from various different departments and museums around the country, but, when you explore the Educational Resources section, they also offer the opportunity for kids to “Ask A Scientist” questions 

Friday, March 6, 2026: The Stunt Brothers Science Links Part 1

Ingrid Science: A Hands On Science Education Resource

Mystery Science: Curriculum That Inspires Kids To Love Science

Friday, February 27, 2026: BCTF Free Lesson Plans

This is a great site filled with a plethora of outstanding lessons on a variety of topics and curriculum areas. Well worth bookmarking. Learn more

Friday, February 20, 2026: Ochre Education   

Well worth it to log in and create a free account. Thousands of lesson plans and ideas. Ochre is an Australian not-for-profit committed to advancing student outcomes and closing the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach, and enabling all students to access a high-quality curriculum, through their online library.                                                                    

Learn More About Ochre Education

Friday, February 13, 2026: Stunt Brothers Curated Math Sites

The Math Learning Centre

Family Math Night

Math Sheets Generator

Printable Math Sheets

Math Generator

Friday, February 6, 2026: Math Games and Ideas

Resources from the National Council of Mathematics

Episode 43 (Season 3 Episode 13): Here is Ev’s Phase 5 Wellness Bodyweight Strength Training Plan:

Episode 34 (Season 2 Episode 4): Here are some Backgrounder Readings on The Imposter Syndrome:

Episode 33 (Season 2 Episode 3): What’s In A Name? Watch this hilarious take on a substitute teacher having a few challenges with the names of the students in his class:

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Check out The Backgrounder for Episode 15: Building a Class Culture. Learn more about The Seven Dimensions of Classroom Climate.

Recommended Readings #1: Episode 14 and Indigenous Education

  1. Braiding Sweet Grass, Braiding Sweet Grass For Young Adults, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity: All by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  2. From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle 

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3. They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars (Her experience in residential school and its lasting effects on her life and family)

4. 52 Ways to Reconcile: How to Walk With Indigenous Peoples on the Path to Healing by David Robertson

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Free Resources