Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3

Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition.

This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.

Worksheets include:

• Information Sheet about Residential Schools in Canada
• Write what you learned
• What is Equity sheet
• Design your own Orange T-shirt
• Word Search
• Journal Prompt Pages:
• Every child matters because…
• I matter because…
• We wear orange t-shirts to remember…
• I think the motto was chosen because…
• My motto would be…

This package also includes a mini-reader (traceable version included).