Catalogue of books and learning resources
HAPY Publications creates practical materials for newcomers, ESL learners, educators, and organizations supporting immigrants in Canada.
Making Canada Home — Guide
A practical guide based on the HAPPY Method™. It helps newcomers reflect on different areas of life in Canada, build understanding, and consider their next steps.
- Introduces the five areas of the HAPPY Method™
- Supports reflection and communication
- Can be used for individual learning or as a resource for educators and community organizations
Making Canada Home — Workbook
A companion to the guide, with exercises that help learners reflect on their experiences and put their learning into practice.
- Simple exercises and writing activities
- Opportunities for language practice
- Suitable for classroom or independent learning
ESL materials for seniors
A series of visual learning materials designed to support beginner English learners, particularly older adults.
- Visual support for learning
- Everyday topics and situations
- Materials designed with language learners in mind
Daily Dozen — Visual Exercise Guide for Seniors 65+
A visual exercise guide featuring 12 posters, each showing an individual exercise with instructions in English and French. The posters can be displayed along a walking route to provide visual guidance as people move from one exercise to the next.
- Simple visual format
- Supports daily movement and exercise routines
- Bilingual instructions in English and French
- May be useful for older adults and people who face language barriers
Available in book format on Amazon.
The pages can be cut out to use as individual posters.
For organizations interested in displaying the posters in community spaces, alternative formats may be possible by arrangement.
Using the materials
Depending on the resource, HAPY Publications materials may be used in:
- ESL classes and learning activities
- Libraries and community programmes
- Settlement and newcomer support services
- Welcome packages and individual learning
Do you have questions about our materials?
If you represent a library, educational institution, settlement organization, or community group and would like to learn more about the resources or discuss an organizational order, please get in touch.