Social Studies K | Saskatchewan Curriculum

This set of information texts offers stories that reflect firsthand experiences of British Columbia First Nations children in cultural activities and in their routine activities at home and school. Although designed for Grade 1 beginning readers, the stories would be of interest to younger children. Colourful photographs complement the simple text.

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• A Bunny to Love. Level 16

• A Gift for Kohkum. Level 20

• Alysha's Flat Tire. Level 6

• Animals at the Fair. Level 6

• Anthony's New Glasses. Level 11

• At the Beach. Level 1

• At the Park. Level 14

• Best Friends. Level 13

• Big and Little. Level 2

• Bonkers is Hungry. Level 8

• Chicken's Ride. Level 11

• Choosing a Kitten. Level 17

• Climbing the Apple Tree. Level 19

• Collecting Eggs. Level 16

• Come and Play, Peaches. Level 10

• Crabs for Dinner. Level 11

• Daffodils for You. Level 5

• Dean's Fish. Level 15

• Dennis Rides His Bike. Level 12

• Dorian's Cast. Level 21

• Dorothy's Mittens. Level 7

• Everett Rides His Horse. Level 9

• Fluffy's Accident. Level 8

• Fun on the Sled. Level 10

• Going Camping. Level 14

• Going Outside. Level 1

• Going to the Store. Level 8

• Gonzo is Missing. Level 20

• Helping Grandma. Level 8

• Helping with Baby. Level 7

• Here Comes the Bus. Level 3

• Holly's Surprise. Level 3

• Hope's Necklace. Level 18

• Hot Moose Stew. Level 12

• Hungry Red Fox. Level 8

• I Like to Read. Level 2

• In The Forest. Level 2

• Lost and Found. Level 13

• Louie's Hat. Level 3

• My Big Brother. Level 2

• My Buddy. Level 2

• My Family. Level 2

• My Grandma. Level 1

• My Grandpa. Level 2

• New Slippers. Level 6

• Picking Blackberries. Level 9

• Picking Flowers. Level 1

• School is Fun. Level 1

• Shona Plays the Fiddle. Level 18

• Skipping Rocks. Level 8

• Snack Time. Level 1

• Spear Fishing with Dad. Level 15

• Stuck in the Tree. Level 7

• Summer Adventure. Level 19

• The Basketball Game. Level 20

• The Best Bread. Level 10

• The Big Puddle. Level 4

• The Dog Sled Ride. Level 16

• The Dream Catcher. Level 12

• The Eagle. Level 4

• The Enormous Rock. Level 17

• The Fishing Trip. Level 6

• The Frog. Level 4

• The Hawk Drum. Level 4

• The Hungry Pony. Level 3

• The Lemonade Stand. Level 15

• The Lost Necklace. Level 7

• The New Boats. Level 13

• The Picnic. Level 6

• The Powwow. Level 16

• The Raven Necklace. Level 5

• The Raven. Level 2

• The Sleepover Party. Level 15

• The Tree Fort. Level 9

• Time to Play Soccer. Level 14

• Tree Fort Adventure. Level 11

• Water Toys. Level 3

• Where is Fluffy? Level 5

• Wilson's Canoe Ride. Level 10

Media and Formats : Book

Price : \$6.75 each bk. / \$39.00 set of 6 / \$330.00 set of 50

Record posted/updated: December 6, 2018

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Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Kindergarten: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies

This unit supports students in understanding what it means to be engaged and lifelong learning citizens. Students will consider the relationship between rights and responsibilities that bring order to society. Students will work to understand the varying impacts that rules have on people. As students strive to understand that, they will also work to understand the underlying purpose behind the rule.

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Media and Formats : Document

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: June 3, 2020

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Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.

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Media and Formats : Website

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: January 22, 2019

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Circle of Life Set 1. Single Copy Set

The Circle of Life series contains stories that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The 11 student books in Set 1 support guided reading levels A-E. Titles in the starter pack include: Getting Ready for the Powwow, Why Do You Smudge, Mishoomis? and At Home in the Bush. Additional copies of each student book may be purchased in packages of 6.

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• Circle of Life Set 1. At Home in the Bush (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Can You Give Me My Name? (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Four Colours, Four Hands (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Getting Ready for the Powwow (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. I Can Sing (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. In the Light of Grandmother Moon (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. My Bustle (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Teacher eSupport DVD

• Circle of Life Set 1. The Six Clans (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Where are Grandma and Grandpa? (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Where is My Moccasin? (6-pack)

• Circle of Life Set 1. Why Do You Smudge, Mishoomis? (6-pack)

Media and Formats : Book Kit

Price : $87.95

Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018

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Lily and the Paper Man

At first, a young girl named Lily is afraid of a gruff homeless man who sells papers on the street. Later, as Lily snuggles down in her warm bed on a cold wintry night, she worries about the homeless man whose toes stick through his shoes. Lily discusses her concern with her doll and comes up with an action plan. This is a heart-warming story that carries valuable messages about caring for others and how a young child can make a positive difference in someone's life. The realistic-style paintings capture the various emotions felt by the characters in this touching story.

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Media and Formats : Book

Price : $15.95

Record posted/updated: January 3, 2020

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Askî and Friends: Help Me Tell My Story

These digital storybooks were developed as part of the Help Me Tell My Story early childhood oral language assessment. The assessment is unique in many ways and it is grounded in First Nations and Métis holistic perspectives on learning. All of the stories incorporate traditional beliefs and perspectives and are available in five languages: Cree, Dene, Michif, English and French. The four storybooks focus on Askî, his three friends Nipi, Kon and Tate and their lives around the pond. The stories introduce Turtle Island and Mother Earth - two concepts that are central in the First Nations worldview. The stories were developed to be used in the classroom and in the home to help improve early childhood language skills. These stories are available for interactive tablets and can be downloaded from Google Play (Android) or the AppStore (iPad).

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• Askî and Turtle Island

• Askî's Family Scrapbook

• Kon and the Circle of Life

• Nipi and Mother Earth

• Tate and the Flyers

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Media and Formats : Book Document

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: December 20, 2023

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Nipi and Mother Earth

Nipi explains how important it is to look after Mother Earth and each other.

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Record posted/updated: November 17, 2022

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Tate and the Flyers

Tate talks about the importance of the pond and how he and other flyers meet there to hear and to share stories.

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Record posted/updated: November 17, 2022

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Under One Sun Kindergarten. Complete Classroom Set

With content created by Indigenous artists and illustrators, the Under One Sun series draws upon Indigenous culture, perspectives and experiences to explore the themes of identity, our connection to Mother Earth and relationships within families and communities. The Kindergarten complete classroom set includes a teacher's resource and 6 copies each of 6 student books at guided reading levels A-C. Additional resources to support the series are available through the Online Teaching Centre.

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• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Community Helpers

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Guided Reading Classroom Set

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Guided Reading Single Copy Set

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. I Can See Mother Earth

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. I Make Promises

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Online Teaching Centre

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Print Teacher's Resource

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Teacher Resource Set

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. Thank You

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. What Can I Do?

• Under One Sun Kindergarten. What is a Family?

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : $403.50

Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020

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Louis Says Series

Louis Says is a Canadian animated video series that teaches the importance of helping in the community, respecting Elders and being responsible. In each episode, Louis gives Randy, a six-year-old boy, a task to complete, such as bringing a gift to a sick boy. Because Louis speaks mostly Cree and Randy speaks mostly English, Randy learns some new Cree words but often tries to complete his task before he fully understands what he's been told. In the end, Randy learns to help others and also learns more about traditional and contemporary First Nations culture.

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• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 1. Garlic Bulbs Go Off/ More Feathers

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 2. I Got You Covered/ Pets Rock

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 3. Fun with Flags/ How to Train Your Osky

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 4. Magnifying Trouble/ Squirrel Food

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 5. Pizza Mania/ Mrs. Charles' Treasure

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 6. Competing Ideas/ Don't Rain on Mrs. Charles Parade

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 7. Gourmet Cat/ Some Kind of Lake Monster

• Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 8. Giant Painting/ Going Around the Bushes

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Media and Formats : Video

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: October 20, 2021