Ontario English Catholic Teachers

Curriculum Resources

Below you will find links to OECTA resources related to the classroom, followed by external organization websites in alphabetical order by subject. You can find lesson plans and other learning materials related to your teaching assignment with ease. While not exhaustive, this list provides a variety of ready-to-use classroom resources.

OECTA Classroom & Related Resources

Resource	Description
Catholic Teachers’ Website: Catholic Curriculum Resources	This section, you will find links to various resources related to Religious Education and Family Life in Catholic Schools.
Catholic Teachers’ Professional Boundaries Resources	The Teaching in the 21st Century guidebook and video series was curated to help Catholic teachers navigate the complexities of their profession in the modern context. This series includes videos and a guidebook to help members understand their professional obligations and the investigative bodies which govern the profession.
Catholic Teachers’ on Professional Advice	OECTA has published resources on a variety of subjects related to the profession from artificial intelligence to relationships with caregivers and colleagues.
Catholic Teachers’ AIDE Resource Lists	OECTA has curated many resource lists related to various events, issues, and commemorations throughout the school year. All OECTA Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Resources can be found in the Members’ Portal in the Catholic Teachers’ website.
Catholic Teachers on Safer Spaces	Consider OECTA’s Safer Spaces Series for guidelines in your own contexts.
Catholic Teachers on Mental Health and Wellness	To support Catholic teachers and help you reflect on your mental health and wellness, the Association has developed the Mental Health and Wellness Series.
Canadian Teachers’ Federation Resources	All OECTA members are also CTF members. CTF has a variety of lesson plans including their ‘Speak Truth to Power Canada: Defenders for Human Rights’ Resource.
Ontario Teachers’ Federation Lesson Plans	All OECTA members are also OTF members. OTF has lesson plans on a variety of topics curated by teachers across the province.
Subject Associations	If you are looking to connect with teachers who teach the same subject as you across the province, consider joining a subject association. You can find a list of these associations curated by the Ontario Teachers’ Federation here.
Catholic Teachers’ Magazine	The official publication of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, was published five times annually. The final issue of the magazine was produced in June 2025. The magazine includes articles on various topics, professional advice, and much more.

Classroom Resources by Subject

Curricular Focus	External Organization	Lesson Plans / Classroom Resources
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion	Egale Canada	Egale has many 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive educational resources, including FamilyVille: The Game About Diverse Families which is linked to grades 1-5 Ontario curriculum expectations including teacher guides.
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity	The Harmony Movement	The Harmony Movement’s Voices of Canadian Youth Curriculum Resources has downloadable online materials for interactive activities adaptable for Grades 5-10 on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion by focusing on various aspects of a persons’ identity.
Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Human Rights Anti-Hate	Canadian Anti-Hate Network	The Canadian Anti-Hate Network (CAHN) shares high-quality information to inspire independent advocacy and activism to disrupt and compete with far-right movements. They have various guidelines and toolkits that would be helpful to teachers addressing these issues.
All Curricular Areas	Nelson Education’s Edwin Platform	Through the Ontario Ministry of Education, all teachers have access to classroom resources through Nelson Education’s Edwin platform, which covers Grades 1 to 12 subjects in both English and French.
All Curricular Areas	Ontario Ministry of Education Curriculum	Access curriculum, resources, and parent information for kindergarten to Grade 12.
All Curricular Areas	TVO Learn	In service of educators, TVO Learn has curated learning resources for teachers from Kindergarten - Grade 12. This reflects our dedication to provide the best learning experiences for Ontario learners.
All Curricular Areas	York University Faculty of Education	Education K-12 Lesson Planning This website contains information and resources on many topics related to lesson planning and instruction
Arts- Music	Bucket Drumming	This resource gives specific directions to teach Bucket Drumming.
Arts	National Gallery of Canada	The National Gallery of Canada offers virtual school programs free of charge, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm ET (8 am to 8 pm ET on Thursdays).
Civic Education	Facing History & Ourselves	Facing History & Ourselves equips schools, districts, and teachers with the tools they need to shape the future by nurturing empathy, curiosity, and civic responsibility in young people. Explore the ‘Teachers’ tab on their website for lesson plans on Civic Education, English Language Arts, Holocaust and Human Behaviour, and Contemporary Anti-Semitism and more.
Civic Education	Canadian Civil Liberties Association	The CCLA has resources from K-12 on various topics related to civil liberties, consent, privacy, and more.
Digital Literacy Constructive Discussions	CIVIX Canada	CIVIX’s CTRL-F Digital Media Literacy includes classroom resources and videos on topics Online Search Skills, Verification Skills, AI Literacy and Examining Media. Canadian educators can sign up for an account to access these free resources. CIVIX’s Politalks has resources including lesson plans from K-12 on building habits of constructive discussion.
Financial Literacy	Inspire Financial Learning from OTF	InspireFinancialLearning.ca is an initiative of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation to provide teachers with effective tools and strategies to help their students navigate the complex world of personal finances from K-12.
Financial Literacy	Government of Canada Money and Finances	The Government of Canada website has information on various financial issues including managing your money, debt and investments, planning for retirement and protecting yourself from consumer fraud. They have various financial tools and calculators that students can use to run simulations.
Holocaust Education / Curriculum Expectations Gr 6 & 10	Azrieli Foundation	One of the Azrieli Foundation’s mandates is to curate Holocaust teaching resources through careful vetting and historical analysis for accuracy. Their Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program offers free resources for teachers which are trauma-informed and grade-specific. You can filter their titles for resources most relevant to you.
Human Rights	Canadian Museum for Human Rights	Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights. They have many teaching resources on a variety of subjects related to human rights.
Human Rights, Global Education	TakingITGlobal	TakingITGlobal is one of the world’s leading networks of young people learning about, engaging with, and working towards tackling global challenges. They have teacher resources and lesson plans.
Indigenous Education	FNMIEAO First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario	The FNMIEAO has many public resources available for free for weaving Indigenous learning into the classroom. Check with the person responsible for Indigenous education in your board if you also have access to their additional content in the ‘Members Only’ part of their website.
Indigenous Education	The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund	The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund have free lesson plans and teaching guides on various aspects of Indigenous education, aligned with Ontario Curriculum from K-12.
Indigenous Education	Orange Shirt Society	The Orange Shirt Society has teaching guides, activities and videos to help weave Truth & Reconciliation into schools, homes, and communities.
Literacy & Library	The Children’s Book Council	The Children’s Book Council (CBC) is the non-profit trade association of children’s book publishers in North America, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting children’s books and reading. It provides educational programming & professional development and access to partnerships with other national organizations on reading lists, educational programming, and literacy initiatives.
Media	Common Sense Media	Common Sense Media provides thousands of age-based reviews of movies, TV shows and books.
Media	Media Smarts	MediaSmarts has been developing digital media literacy programs and resources for Canadian homes, schools and communities since 1996. They have many teacher resources including lesson plans.
Mental Health and Wellness	School Mental Health Ontario	SMHO’s Wayfinder will help you find resources specific to the grades you teach and/or the position you hold if outside of the classroom.
Mental Health and Wellness	Jack.org	Jack.org is a national organization which promotes student mental health. Their edHUB includes curated teaching guides, classroom resources, unit plans, lessons and activities related to curriculum and mental health literacy for secondary schools, adaptable for grades 7 and 8.
Multi-media resources in all curricular areas	National Film Board: Education	The National Film Board Education has playlists by school subject with mini-lessons and study guides for films at various lengths in 18 school subjects.
Physical Education	OPHEA	OPHEA has resources from K-12 directly linked to Ontario Curriculum in various subject areas. Spend some time exploring their resources using the search function on their main page to determine what best suits the needs of your classroom.
Racism, Human Rights	Canadian Race Relationship Foundation	The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to providing support for transformative education and training initiatives in the pursuit of eradicating all forms of racial discrimination in Canada. They have many educational materials.
Science	Ontario Science Centre	The Ontario Science Centre website has many teacher resources including science lesson plans.
Special Education	Autism Ontario	Autism Ontario is committed to raising awareness of autism so all Ontarians can make their communities a better and more inclusive place for people on the spectrum and their families. Toolkits provide activities, videos, classroom discussions, and other resources to engage your students on World Autism Day.
Special Education	Teachers’ Gateway to Special Education	Developed by Ontario Teachers’ Federation [OTF], the Teacher’s Gateway to Special Education provides specific strategies and resources to help teachers address the unique needs of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. This resource includes links to board special education plans, Ministry documents, and other helpful resources. The Gateway also includes definitions of key special education terms, and can be used as a guide for teachers building Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Technology	Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO)	The ECOO is a non-profit organization that facilitates the integration of new computing technology into the educational curriculum. They have a variety of online supports on topics ranging from choice boards, to coding.