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What is a core resource?
Core Resources
A core resource is a foundational or key resource that complements a curriculum in an especially effective way. It may be a comprehensive resource that broadly addresses several of the student learning outcomes (e.g., a major integrated resource, series, textbook), an in-depth student resource that addresses at least one student learning outcome or a professional resource for educators.
R103867
A Problem Solving Approach: Key Consideration #1
This video invites educators to approach challenges as opportunities for growing and learning. This view of problem-solving includes many different players and groups, and it envisions ways for them to work together. Educators who adopt a problem-solving mindset will transition from reacting to disruptions to planning for challenges.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R043115
Authentic Childhood: Experiencing Reggio Emilia in the Classroom(3rd ed.)
This valuable book focuses on the theory and practice surrounding the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. Reggio Emilia is a child-centred approach where children's curiosity about the environment inspires learning. The book includes descriptions of how two Canadian educators changed their classroom environment and instructional strategies after adopting the Reggio Emilia approach. It also addresses the role of the teacher in working with children from diverse backgrounds. For example, the author travelled to the Early Learning Centre in Regina to visit teachers who work mostly with First Nations students and learned how the Reggio Emilia approach has changed their practices. Authentic Childhood includes a table of contents, two appendices and an index.
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Book
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$87.95
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R071156
Beautiful Stuff!: Learning with Found Materials
This resource was designed for the purpose of helping teachers and parents to foster meaningful experiences between children and materials. Enhanced with plentiful colour photographs, the practice and the theory behind the practice were inspired by teachers from Reggio Emilia, Italy and by the exhibition, "The Hundred Languages of Children." The setting includes two American kindergarten classrooms and one prekindergarten classroom, where the focus is on the process rather than the product. The book is rich with ideas and suggestions based on real-life experiences in schools. Included are a table of contents and a list of suggested related readings.
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Book
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$43.95
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R103872
Body & Brain: Key Consideration #5
This video explores how inclusive educators understand that the brain is part of the body and that children need to feel physically safe, comfortable, and regulated to learn. As such, an inclusive approach is fundamentally brain and body-based - not just because it supports individual children with physical or regulatory challenges but because it is appropriate for all young learners.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R053983
Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC)
This internet site offers valuable information from the CAYC including its mission statement, its philosophy, membership criteria, publications and events.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 1, 2021
R009534
Care as a Bridge Between Us: Living a Philosophy and Pedagogy of Parent and Teacher Engagement
Narrated by Dr. Debbie Pushor, this seven-part video series invites you to cross bridges from your world into the worlds of others in order to learn with and from them. Through vignettes, you will hear from teachers who are working hard to engage with parents in meaningful and authentic ways. You will also hear from parents who share their heartfelt thoughts and feelings about their place and voice in their children's learning and on school landscapes.
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I. Examining Beliefs and Assumptions
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II. Building Relationship: Learning With and From Parents
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III. Relational Home Visits
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IV. New Ways of Sharing Student Learning With Parents & Families
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Introduction
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Outro
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V. Co-Constructing Teaching and Learning With Parents
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VI. Systematic Parent Engagement
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VII. Engaging With Individual Parents
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2019
R041313
Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development (CEECD)
This Internet site provides valuable information from the CEECD including its mission statement, mandate, products, activities and structure.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R071118
Challenging Behavior in Young Children: Understanding, Preventing, and Responding Effectively(4th ed.)
Based on Barbara Kaiser's years of experience as an early childhood educator, this book offers information and strategies for dealing with students' challenging behaviour. The chapter topics include: bullying, culture, the brain and family partnerships. Vignettes featuring real children bring these strategies to life. Appendices provide reflective checklists and a sample functional assessment chart. The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$78.45
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R103873
Conclusion: Fostering Inclusive Early Learning
In this conclusion video, we explore how an inclusive program looks at families, staff, centers, and communities in the same way that it looks at individuals: everyone is working on something. Everyone has strengths, and everyone has challenges. Inclusion puts forward a vision of community, committed to knowing each other, valuing each individual's strengths, acknowledging and embracing challenges together. Inclusive early learning is an environment where sometimes individuals bend to the community, and sometimes the community bends to individuals.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R071158
Creative Dance for All Ages: A Conceptual Approach(2nd ed.)
Anne Green Gilbert offers theory and methods for planning a creative dance class for students of various ages. Divided into concepts including place, size, direction, focus, flow and body shape, the lesson plans provide many suggestions to help make teaching successful. The appendices include information on teaching academic curriculum using kinesthetic intelligence, music suggestions, ideas for props, a bibliography and suggestions for exploring other arts through dance. The book provides links to five downloadable video clips that demonstrate the lesson plans and teaching strategies, colour photographs and a table of contents.
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Book
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$59.95
Record posted/updated:
August 29, 2020
R071110
Designs for Living and Learning: Transforming Early Childhood Environments(2nd ed.)
Designs for Living and Learning provides hundreds of photographs and a range of practical ideas to help early childhood educators develop healthy and appealing physical, social and emotional environments for young children - both indoors and outdoors. This resource also offers suggestions for how to incorporate nontraditional and recycled materials in your learning space. The book includes a table of contents and appendices that list resources and tools for assessing the learning environment.
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Book
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$62.50
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R038988
Early Childhood Language Arts(6th ed.)
This resource for early childhood educators offers a comprehensive look at early childhood literacy education, focusing on five themes: language learning in context, oral language, literacy with print, written language and symbol systems and the teacher of language arts. In response to the call for evidence-based reading instruction, the book provides research-based teaching strategies and incorporates information on bilingual education, technology tools and links with literature. The text responds to the increasingly diverse needs of young language learners in inclusive settings, working with parents and families and collaborating with professionals in other fields. Each chapter contains a section on teacher concerns and basic strategies, Web 2.0 teaching tools and picture book picks. Included are a table of contents, references and an index.
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Book
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$185.75
Record posted/updated:
June 5, 2018
R102553
Early Literacy: A Resource for Teachers
This resource is intended to support teachers of emerging literacy learners. There are tools to assist teachers to assess and develop skills and strategies in literacy. Each chapter in the resource focuses on one particular set of literacy foundations: oral language foundations, textual foundations, graphophonic foundations and foundations of independent reading and writing.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 18, 2019
R071159
Emergent Curriculum in the Primary Classroom: Interpreting the Reggio Approach in Schools
This book presents nine inspirational stories of the individual experiences that Canadian educators from diverse early childhood settings have had with emergent curriculum and inquiry, as well as their adherence to the Reggio Emilia approach. The author describes emergent curriculum as follows: "In emergent curriculum, teachers plan in response to the groups' interests and concerns, and curriculum expands into genuine inquiry, as children and teachers together become participatory colearners who attempt to understand some aspect of real life." Emergent Curriculum in the Primary Classroom provides both soundly developed theory and practical examples. Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$40.50
Record posted/updated:
June 13, 2017
R102575
Essential Learning Experiences for Three-, Four-, and Five-Year-Olds
This document is a supplement to Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide and is intended to assist educators to provide holistic and responsive early learning programs for young children.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R102559
Family Brochure - Spaces for Exploring...Learning...Growing
This brochure describes early learning environments that enhance your child's learning experience through the arrangement of space, quality of furnishings and selection of materials. It describes what you will see in child care centres and homes, preschools and prekindergarten programs that provide children with opportunities for many different learning experiences.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R102560
Family Brochure - Your Child Plays...Explores...Learns
This brochure focuses on the concept that preschool aged children learn best through play and describes how play helps children learn the skills they need to do well in school. It explains what you will see in child care centres and homes, preschools and prekindergarten programs to support your child's learning.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R102558
Family Brochure - Your Child and Language and Literacy Development
This brochure defines language and literacy development and describes their importance for young children. There are things to do at home and connections to more information for promoting language and literacy development. Also provided are guidelines for what should be seen in child care centres and homes, preschools and prekindergarten programs to support children's language and literacy development.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R102555
Family Brochure - Your Child's Social-Emotional Development
This brochure focuses on the importance of warm positive relationships between adults and children as the heart of healthy social-emotional development. It provides ideas for home and what can be expected in child care centres and homes, preschools and prekindergarten programs to support children's social-emotional development.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R103871
Focus on Strengths: Key Consideration #4
This video explores how accommodations must be based on strengths and not on challenges or deficits. We can effectively support all children by helping them use their strengths to grow and develop. It is a cornerstone of inclusion to view families as capable and competent and to find the strengths in a family that can contribute to child and program success. In this way, you can see how inclusion stresses and promotes partnership and collaboration, and how a strength-based mindset and a problem-solving mindset support each other.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R053277
Giving Children More Languages
This CD-ROM focuses on the ways that young children view themselves as thinkers, artists and communicators. Along with visual examples, it explores the following: setting the stage, learning about materials, exploring colour and light, working with recycled materials, collaborating with others, bridging to conventional literacy, using art as a thinking tool, documenting and displaying work and studying other artists.
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CD/DVD
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$27.96 US
Record posted/updated:
August 26, 2017
R103869
Individualized and Accommodating (Children): Key Consideration #3a
This video invites educators to get to know each individual child as unique. It includes learning about their strengths and preferences, learning about their style of learning and self-expression, learning about their greater context, and learning about the challenges they face. Accommodations achieve more than learning support for one child. Indeed, they place the idea of accommodations at the heart of teaching and learning for all.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R103870
Individualized and Accommodating (Families): Key Consideration #3b
This video explores how educators can view work with families to build a trusting mutual relationship as educators and families each bring their own expertise to the partnership. Together they can create an environment where accommodations can be viewed as a universal aspect of learning: Everyone is working on something.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R103866
Introduction: Fostering Inclusive Early Learning
This eight-part video series on fostering inclusive practices in early learning, features Todd Wanerman and explores five key considerations for inclusive practices in early learning programs.
You are welcome to view each video in order or as separate modules. This video series was made possible through funding from the Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
In this initial video, Todd shares his path to becoming an "inclusive expert", his "blueprint" for inclusive early learning, and outlines the five key considerations for fostering inclusive early learning.
You are welcome to view each video in order or as separate modules. This video series was made possible through funding from the Canada-Saskatchewan Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.
In this initial video, Todd shares his path to becoming an "inclusive expert", his "blueprint" for inclusive early learning, and outlines the five key considerations for fostering inclusive early learning.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R071121
Learning Together with Young Children: A Curriculum Framework for Reflective Teachers(2nd ed.)
This attractive resource combines in-depth theoretical principles with extensive practical applications. It inspires early childhood educators to create a welcoming classroom environment, to choose resources that stimulate imaginative play and exploration, to help build children's relationships with one another and to show educators how to reflect children's ideas back to them through insightful documentation. The text is complemented by many colour photographs of children engaged in various learning activities. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendices that offer assessment tools, sample planning forms, sample advocacy efforts and more.
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Book
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$62.50
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R102339
Linking the EYE to the Essential Learning Experiences: Information to Support Children in Prekindergarten
This webinar includes an introduction to the Early Years document, "Essential Learning Experiences with Three, Four and Five-Year-Olds" (R102575) and focuses on links between the EYE screen and the "Essential Learning Experiences (ELE)". Content includes ways of responding to EYE results with the ELE.
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Webinar
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EYE
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 16, 2019
R028114
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This Internet site provides valuable information from the NAEYC including membership criteria, upcoming conferences, publications and early childhood issues.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R072191
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA)
This Internet site offer valuable information from NAREA, including membership criteria, schools of Reggio, professional development opportunities and publications.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R052795
Observing Development of the Young Child(8th ed.)
Designed as a university text, this eighth edition presents a system for observing and recording the development of children in early childhood settings. It focuses on observation of children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, language and creative development. A comprehensive checklist for recording observations and information on sharing data with parents/caregivers is provided. Each of the 12 chapters offers suggested readings for teachers, children's learning resources and activities. The book includes a table of contents, an index of children's books recommended in the text and a general index.
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Book
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$95.00
Record posted/updated:
June 22, 2018
R047683
Planning for Inquiry: It's Not an Oxymoron!
Diane Parker provides an up-close look at the underlying structure of an inquiry-based approach, what such an approach might look like in practice and how it can happen in the classroom. Supported by stories and examples, Parker shares a practical yet non-prescriptive framework for developing lessons from learners' questions and authentic classroom events. The strategies can be adapted for both short- and long-term planning with students. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendices that offer assessment tools, sample planning forms, sample advocacy efforts and more.
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Book
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Inquiry
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$24.99 US
Record posted/updated:
April 2, 2019
R102549
Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
The Early Learning Program Guide is an important part of Saskatchewan's early childhood development initiatives. The guide affirms the importance of high quality learning experiences for all Saskatchewan children during their preschool years - three to five years of age.
Click here to visit the Play and Exploration website.
Click here to visit the Play and Exploration website.
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Creating Early Learning Environments: Supplement to Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
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Leading for Change: Supplement to Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R102554
Prekindergarten Essentials: Effective Practices, Policies and Guidelines
This document provides a guide to implementing a holistic, developmentally appropriate and caring learning program. It focuses on the healthy development of the whole child: social-emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual development. Family engagement and community partnerships are also foundational components.
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Family Engagement in Prekindergarten: A Resource Guide for Prekindergarten Teachers and Associates
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2017
R102574
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Connections
A new document that highlights how Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs are built on the common principles of high quality early learning, collaborative approaches and the important role of educators.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R071143
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
This list of additional learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support Prekindergarten and the Kindergarten curriculum. A list of core (CORE) learning resources is also available on the Ministry of Education website.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R071151
Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. Core Learning Resources (2009) Updated 2011
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality, core resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support Prekindergarten and the Kindergarten curriculum. An additional resources list is also available.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R103868
Proactive Planning vs. Reactive Planning: Key Consideration #2
This video invites educators to take a proactive approach. Being proactive implies predicting challenges in advance, planning our responses, and providing support rather than reactive remediation. Proactivity changes how we view environments, materials, routines, and transitions. But more than anything, a proactive approach informs our relationships. It is a foundation for how we welcome and get to know children and families in our programs. It establishes how we set up ways of sharing information and partnering with families.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R103746
Responsive Teaching, Practice and Assessment In Early Learning Programs
The Responsive Teaching, Practice and Assessment in Early Learning Programs document is a sector developed collaborative resource from the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP): Early Years Outcome Project Team.
The document is intended to:
The document is intended to:
- unify a variety of early learning documents available in Saskatchewan;
- provide a process to identify and respond to the diverse needs of children ages 3-6 years in early learning programs;
- enhance assessment literacy of educators and how assessment evidence can be used to inform practices and programming;
- identify responsive supports and examples of targeted and/or small group supports;
- help educators create an inventory of community-based supports and services for children and their families; and,
- provide support and clarification for administrators with respect to indicators of quality and how to support educators.
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Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R071162
Roots and Wings: Affirming Culture and Preventing Bias in Early Childhood(3rd ed.)
Roots & Wings offers a practical introduction to support early childhood educators in dealing with the complex issues of cultural diversity and racial prejudice in early childhood settings. It provides numerous activities, examples and suggestions for affirming culture in young children. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Book
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$63.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R032499
Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education Council (ECEC)
The Saskatchewan Early Childhood Education Council is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation. This Internet site includes valuable information from the ECEC including its mission statement, constitution, upcoming conferences, membership criteria and publications.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R071164
Show and Tell: Representing and Communicating Mathematical Ideas in K-2 Classrooms
This innovative resource demonstrates how mathematical concepts can be taught through "showing and telling." Using this instructional method, students develop problem-solving skills as they represent different solutions and communicate their mathematical ideas. Numerous classroom vignettes and examples of student work model how "show and tell" can deepen students' mathematical understandings.
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Book
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$29.70
Record posted/updated:
May 15, 2020
R102327
Suggestions for Families with Children in Prekindergarten
Suggestions for families to help their prekindergarten children improve in four areas: awareness of self and environment, cognitive skills, language and communication and physical development.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R071154
The Art of Awareness: How Observation Can Transform Your Teaching(2nd ed.)
This inspiring and practical book offers 10 observation study sessions that were originally designed as a college course. These sessions provide ideas, activities and experiences that help early childhood educators to become aware of children in an in-depth and systematic way that will help them to better plan for children's learning experiences. The Art of Awareness includes a table of contents, lists of related professional resources and an index.
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Book
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$62.50
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R071173
The Young Scientist Series
These detailed professional resources describe how to guide children in an in-depth exploration of the world around them. Using an inquiry-based approach, teachers can support and build upon children's natural curiosity, engaging them in reflective, purposeful dialogue about their observations of the environment. These excellent resources provide a wealth of ideas for focused exploration and extension activities suitable for both home and school. Many opportunities exist to make connections with curriculum areas including science, mathematics and English language arts. Suggestions and checklists are included to focus teachers' observations and assessment of children's learning in order to assist with the planning of future learning experiences. Included in each book are a table of contents and an index.
A trainer's guide and DVD are available to support each book in the series.
A trainer's guide and DVD are available to support each book in the series.
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Building Structures with Young Children
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Building Structures with Young Children. Trainer's Guide & DVD
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Discovering Nature with Young Children
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Discovering Nature with Young Children. Trainer's Guide & DVD
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Exploring Water with Young Children
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Exploring Water with Young Children. Trainer's Guide & DVD
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Book
CD/DVD
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R103795
Three Early Childhood Education Programs: Creating Responsive Environments
This video features three Saskatchewan sites that are on their journey of providing high quality programs for children and their families as they implement the Play and Exploration: Early Learning Program Guide. Video footage showcases early learning environments for young children.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 13, 2020
R071166
Understanding the Reggio Approach: Early Years Education in Practice(3rd ed.)
This is an excellent resource for educators who desire to increase their understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. The book analyzes the essential elements of this highly regarded approach and offers examples to demonstrate these elements. Understanding the Reggio Approach also highlights key ideas that educators should consider when reflecting upon their personal practice. Included are a table of contents, an appendix of descriptions of resources referenced in the book and an index.
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Book
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$64.30
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
R025586
Use Arts and Crafts Materials Safely
It is impossible to list all of the potential hazards associated with every arts and crafts material; this Health Canada website, however, lists some examples of the materials that could be harmful.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R037363
Videatives
This Internet site provides 52 videatives (video narratives) to help viewers increase their understanding of children's thinking and learning. These short clips bring to life sound principles of child development and early childhood education.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R071175
Worms, Shadows, and Whirlpools: Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
This professional resource focuses on what science education can be when it is at its best. This comprehensive book highlights valuable science inquiry skills and concepts that are developmentally appropriate for young children. It also supports integration of science with other subjects. Interspersed throughout the content are teacher stories, black-and-white photographs and samples of children's work. Included are a table of contents and an index.
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Book
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$34.50
Record posted/updated:
September 28, 2018
What are additional resources?
Additional Resources
Additional resources also complement the curriculum in an effective way and are of the same variety as core resources. However, where funds are limited, educators are advised to start by purchasing core resources.
R043693
A Grand Old Tree
This beautiful story about the cycle of life tells of a tree that for many years basks in the sun, bathes in the rain, sways in the breeze and dances in the wind. The tree flowers, bears fruit and sheds leaves before it dies and becomes part of the earth where it still serves a valuable purpose. The dynamic, brilliantly coloured illustrations and large font make this tale very appealing to young children.
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Book
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$15.76
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R046709
A Trip with Grandma
In this picture book, young Sprout is very nervous about leaving his parents to go on a trip with his older sister and grandmother. After numerous phone calls home and several new experiences, Sprout finally is self-confident enough to relax and enjoy the experience. Cartoon-style illustrations enliven the easy-to-read text.
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Book
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$6.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R004806
Anno's Counting Book
This classic, wordless picture book illustrates the concept of counting from 1 to 12 and shows the development of a village over several years. Included in the margin of each double-page spread are cubes representing the quantity and the numeral for the number to be counted. This is a challenging counting book as the objects are not always grouped together.
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Book
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$8.50
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2018
R046928
Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
Written as a tribute to North American wildlife and to the love between a mother and child, this story in rhyme is an addition to the bear series that started over 40 years ago with Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? A splashy collage representation of an animal (e.g., a screech owl, a mountain goat, a blue heron, a flying squirrel, a prairie dog, a red fox, a mule deer, a rattlesnake) fills every page. A poster of baby bear and her mother is tucked into the endpapers.
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Book
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$8.99
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R046792
Bear Feels Sick
When Bear is suffering from the flu, his helpful friends come to the rescue. They make him soup and herbal tea, sing him lullabies and watch over him until he begins to recover. This story in rhyme is illustrated with delightfully detailed colour illustrations.
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Book
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$9.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046020
Bearcub and Mama
With his mother's guidance, a little bear cub learns so much - how to catch a fish, how to climb a tree, how to dig for grubs. Mama is always close to Bearcub to teach and comfort him. This comfortable situation, however, begins to change as Bearcub tests his independence. One day, the little bear cub is alone in the forest when a storm darkens the sky. Bearcub is afraid, but he remembers what his mother has taught him and he manages to return home safely. The rich, acrylic-on-canvas illustrations beautifully capture the fierceness of the storm and the loving relationship between a mother and child.
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Book
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$6.95
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R051396
Big Bear Hug
A kind-hearted bear is so filled with love and joy that he always hugs everything in sight. One day, however, he is tempted to be violent when he crosses paths with a human who is about to cut down a beautiful old tree. After pausing to reflect, the bear is able to resolve the situation in a non-violent fashion. Simple, cartoon-style illustrations pair with easy-to-read text in this endearing story.
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Book
Price :
$8.99
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R043680
Block City
In retro style, Daniel Kirk has illustrated Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem about a young child using his imagination as he creates castles, palaces, temples, docks and more with his colourful, multishaped wooden blocks.
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Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R034458
Bob
While looking for someone to teach him to crow, a rooster named Bob learns to sound like a cat, a dog, a frog, a cow, and finally - a rooster. Bob finds that his varied animal sounds are useful when a hungry fox attacks the chicken coop. The colourful, two-page spread illustrations are delightful in this cumulative tale.
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Book
Price :
$19.91
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R045103
Canada 123
This book invites children to count from one to ten. It features common Canadian scenes that include farmers, skiers, hockey players, wolves, fishing boats and more. The endpapers offer a map of Canada.
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Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053276
Cat and Fish
Two unlikely companions, a cat and a fish, learn to share each other's worlds, and to compromise for the sake of maintaining their friendship. This allegory about intercultural relationships and appreciating differences offers detailed pen-and-ink illustrations rendered in a unique engraving style.
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Book
Price :
$23.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R105225
Chums Season 1 Overview
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world. Episodes in Season 1 include:
1. Best Chums Forever 7. White Buffalo 13. Goose Call
2. Turtles Everywhere 8. Let Loose the Moose 14. Elk Lodge Dance
3. Loonie Tune 9. Flight Path 15. Thunderbird
4. Duck, Duck, Fly 10. We Pelican’s Fish 16. Spirit of the Land
5. Squirrelly for Nuts 11. Outfoxed 17. Nothing to Crow About
6. Bear Paws 12. Raccoon fire 18. Beaver Tales
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Chums Season 1 Overview
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Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish: Chums Season 1
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Episode 11: Outfoxed: Chums Season 1
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Episode 12: Raccoon Fire: Chums Season 1
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Episode 13: Goose Call: Chums Season 1
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Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance: Chums Season 1
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Episode 15: Thunderbird: Chums Season 1
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Episode 16: Spirit of the Land: Chums Season 1
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Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About: Chums Season 1
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Episode 18: Beaver Tales: Chums Season 1
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Episode 1: Best Chums Forever: Chums Season 1
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Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere: Chums Season 1
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Episode 3: Loonie Tune: Chums Season 1
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Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly: Chums Season 1
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Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts: Chums Season 1
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Episode 6: Bear Paws: Chums Season 1
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Episode 7: White Buffalo: Chums Season 1
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Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose: Chums Season 1
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Episode 9: Flight Path: Chums Season 1
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 29, 2024
R071112
Eaglecrest Early Readers Series
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
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A Gift for Kohkum. Level 20
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Alysha's Flat Tire. Level 6
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Animals at the Fair. Level 6
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Anthony's New Glasses. Level 11
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At the Beach. Level 1
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At the Park. Level 14
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Best Friends. Level 13
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Big and Little. Level 2
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Bonkers is Hungry. Level 8
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Chicken's Ride. Level 11
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Choosing a Kitten. Level 17
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Climbing the Apple Tree. Level 19
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Collecting Eggs. Level 16
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Come and Play, Peaches. Level 10
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Crabs for Dinner. Level 11
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Daffodils for You. Level 5
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Dean's Fish. Level 15
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Dennis Rides His Bike. Level 12
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Dorian's Cast. Level 21
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Dorothy's Mittens. Level 7
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Everett Rides His Horse. Level 9
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Fluffy's Accident. Level 8
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Fun on the Sled. Level 10
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Going Camping. Level 14
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Going Outside. Level 1
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Going to the Store. Level 8
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Gonzo is Missing. Level 20
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Helping Grandma. Level 8
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Helping with Baby. Level 7
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Here Comes the Bus. Level 3
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Holly's Surprise. Level 3
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Hope's Necklace. Level 18
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Hot Moose Stew. Level 12
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Hungry Red Fox. Level 8
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I Like to Read. Level 2
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In The Forest. Level 2
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Lost and Found. Level 13
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Louie's Hat. Level 3
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My Big Brother. Level 2
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My Buddy. Level 2
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My Family. Level 2
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My Grandma. Level 1
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My Grandpa. Level 2
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New Slippers. Level 6
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Picking Blackberries. Level 9
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Picking Flowers. Level 1
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School is Fun. Level 1
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Shona Plays the Fiddle. Level 18
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Skipping Rocks. Level 8
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Snack Time. Level 1
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Spear Fishing with Dad. Level 15
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Stuck in the Tree. Level 7
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Summer Adventure. Level 19
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The Basketball Game. Level 20
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The Best Bread. Level 10
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The Big Puddle. Level 4
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The Dog Sled Ride. Level 16
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The Dream Catcher. Level 12
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The Eagle. Level 4
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The Enormous Rock. Level 17
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The Fishing Trip. Level 6
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The Frog. Level 4
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The Hawk Drum. Level 4
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The Hungry Pony. Level 3
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The Lemonade Stand. Level 15
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The Lost Necklace. Level 7
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The New Boats. Level 13
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The Picnic. Level 6
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The Powwow. Level 16
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The Raven Necklace. Level 5
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The Raven. Level 2
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The Sleepover Party. Level 15
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The Tree Fort. Level 9
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The Water Slides. Level 5
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Time to Play Soccer. Level 14
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Tree Fort Adventure. Level 11
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Water Toys. Level 3
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Where is Fluffy? Level 5
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Wilson's Canoe Ride. Level 10
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Book
Price :
\$6.75 each bk. / \$39.00 set of 6 / \$330.00 set of 50
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R071114
Early Years: An International Research Journal
Published three times a year, Early Years is the official journal of TACTYC (Training, Advancement, and Cooperation in Teaching Young Children). This resource publishes up-to-date papers on various issues related to early childhood education. It presents a wide range of perspectives from numerous countries, disciplines and research methodologies.
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Book
Price :
Personal - \$289.00 US; Print & Online - Institution - \$847.00 US; Online - Institution - \$720.00 US
Record posted/updated:
September 6, 2019
R105261
Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 10: We Pelican's Fish
Emiree and Ira go fishing, only to discover Raven has "sold" their lake to the Pelicans after they overfished another lake. The Chums must come together to find a solution to continue sharing the lake.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105262
Episode 11: Outfoxed: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 11: Outfoxed
A piece of meat goes missing from the Village where Cota Coyote and Red Fox are suspects. The Chums help Elder Kohkum detect who did it.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105263
Episode 12: Raccoon Fire: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 12: Raccoon Fire
The Chums team up with Elder Kohkum to find the raccoons that took the bannock from the village.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105265
Episode 13: Goose Call: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 13: Goose Call
The Chums Ira & Pterry help Ryan the Gosling build strength to get ready to fly south.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105266
Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 14: Elk Lodge Dance
The Chums help an Elk find the courage to win the affection of his crush in time for the Elk Lodge Dance.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105267
Episode 15: Thunderbird: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 15: Thunderbird
Thunderbird sightings have spooked the locals, it's up to the Chums to find out why Thunderbird is here and if there's a storm.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105268
Episode 16: Spirit of the Land: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 16: Spirit of the Land
The Chums find out that the squirrels have taken over the pow wow grounds for their own games. Can they find a way to share the land?
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105269
Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 17: Nothing To Crow About
A crow arrives, confusing everyone including Raven who thinks its the Eagles trying to trick him into thinking he's crazy.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105270
Episode 18: Beaver Tales: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 18: Beaver Tales
The Chums need to keep Emiree away from his beaver dam long enough to plan his surprise birthday party.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105251
Episode 1: Best Chums Forever: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 1: Best Chums Forever
A human girl on Turtle Island befriends a rabbit, a beaver, a ptarmigan as they help a fallen eaglet get back to her nest. They become the "Chums".
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2024
R105252
Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 2: Turtles Everywhere
Turtles begin to appear everywhere causing chaos, the Chums must help the turtles and find out what's driving them away from the creek.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105253
Episode 3: Loonie Tune: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 3: Loonie Tune
The chums discover a young loon lost in the wilderness. The other Chums must work together to find her family.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105254
Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 4: Duck, Duck, Fly
A duckling is worried that he won't learn to fly in time for the migration. The Chums jump into action to encourage and teach him to fly.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105255
Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 5: Squirrelly For Nuts
A duckling is worried that he won't learn to fly in time for the migration. The Chums jump into action to encourage and teach him to fly.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105256
Episode 6: Bear Paws: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 6: Bear Paws
The Chums meet a a young bear with very ticklish feet. Using the forest and their imagination, they try to help their new chum.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105257
Episode 7: White Buffalo: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 7: White Buffalo
The Chums befriend a white buffalo who doesn't understand why people see it as sacred.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105258
Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 8: Let Loose the Moose
The Chums come across a moose that has run away because no one understands or gets his jokes.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R105259
Episode 9: Flight Path: Chums Season 1
Guided by the wisdom of Mother Earth, a young girl and her new group of furry friends embark on adventures that teach them about their relationships with each other, with other animals and with their environment. Join the Chums as they explore Turtle Island and help their fellow wild creatures navigate the natural world.
Episode 9: Flight Path
Pterry the Ptarmigan tries to learn to fly like the Eagles, with the help of his chum Ira the Eaglet.
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Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 4, 2024
R051293
First the Egg
In this video, children will learn the life cycle of plants and animals. For example, children will learn that a tadpole comes before a frog, a seed comes before the flower, the caterpillar comes before the butterfly and the egg comes before the chicken. The original picture book was written and illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger and this adaptation on video is narrated by young actress, Elle Fanning.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 22, 2020
R047244
First the Egg
With beautiful die cuts, this imaginative book shows such transformations as a tadpole becoming a frog, a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, a seed becoming a flower, words becoming a story and paint becoming a picture.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$23.99
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R042002
Four Friends in Autumn
Miss Piggy's autumn dinner party is ruined when she starts tasting the soup, the fritters, the soufflé, and everything else to make sure they are perfect and she cannot stop! Even though Miss Piggy has eaten all the food, her friends find a solution that allows them to enjoy dinner after all. Tomie dePaola's classic drawings add appeal to this touching story about the value of friendship.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046710
Fred Stays with Me!
Relayed in the first person, a young daughter of divorced parents explains how she sometimes lives with her dad and sometimes with her mom. This lifestyle brings many inconsistencies for the protagonist, but one constant is her faithful pet dog, Fred, who always goes with her. Fred is very mischievous, but the family agrees to teach Fred to behave so that the young girl can keep him. The cartoon-style illustrations add appeal to this poignant story that many children will be able to relate to personally.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.49
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R039811
Hats!
In this sparsely worded picture book, a young boy is very proud to wear his new hat. He begins to doubt his choice, however, when a bully in the park calls his hat "dumb." Fortunately, other children come along and tell the protagonist that his hat is cool. In the end, the children work together to befriend the bully. Bright, simple illustrations complement the text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046808
Jack's Talent
On the first day of school when the teacher asks the students to talk about their special talents, Jack worries that he may not have any special abilities. As Jack voices his concern, however, he recites all the children's names and talents and the teacher reassures him that he is very good at something - remembering! The colourful illustrations bring the story to life with energy and charm.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051294
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Based on the picture book of the same title by Mo Willems, this video tells of a case of mistaken stuffed bunny identity. Trixie is excited to bring her Knuffle Bunny to school for show and tell, but is disappointed that Sonja also brings hers. The girls squabble, and this causes the teacher to take the bunnies away from them. When the teacher returns the bunnies to the girls, she inadvertently switches them. When the mistake is discovered in the wee hours of the morning, Trixie's father organizes an exchange in the park. Following the exchange, a friendship between the two girls blossoms.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R044789
Move!
This playful, informational book introduces several of the ways that animals move. For example, penguins waddle, polar bears float, arctic hares run and blue whales swim. Move! provides basic information about each of the animals presented such as motion, size, habitats and food. The colourful, texture-rich collage art is highly appealing.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.99
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R055003
My Family
In this book, Kona, a Métis child, introduces her family as they prepare for a feast. The role of Kona's grandparents, siblings, uncles, aunts and cousins are described as they get ready for the family celebration. The bold, vibrant illustrations are intriguing.
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Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 8, 2021
R048515
Niwechihaw/I Help
Told in Cree and English, the story explores the relationship between a young boy and his grandmother (Kôhkum). The two prepare to take a walk in the woods to pick rosehips. The young boy follows his grandmother as she walks, listens, picks, prays and eats. By mimicking her actions, the young boy is learning the cultural traditions and values of his Cree heritage. Included at the back of the book is a recipe to make rosehip tea.
Teachers may consider bringing an Elder into the classroom to discuss our relationships to the land.
This book was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre - Best Books for Kids and Teens.
Teachers may consider bringing an Elder into the classroom to discuss our relationships to the land.
This book was selected as a finalist for the 2009 Canadian Children's Book Centre - Best Books for Kids and Teens.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R041966
Ocean Babies
Ocean Babies presents a few of the billions of babies that inhabit the oceans and points out that while these creatures have their differences, all are part of the life cycle supported by the ocean ecosystem. A back section provides additional information on each featured ocean baby. The watercolour illustrations effectively capture the beauty of new ocean life.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.95
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R044890
On Uncle John's Farm
With richly descriptive text and lush, intimate paintings, this book depicts a young girl's joyful visit to her uncle's farm. Among other experiences. she twirls in the middle of a cabbage and lettuce patch, watches a rooster walking stiffly on stilt legs with ruffles, tastes rich dumplings and stew and feels the rumbling of wheels as she rides in a wagon pulled by a tractor.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R042441
Plaidypus Lost
After a young girl's grandmother turned Grandpa's old plaid shirt into a stuffed platypus named Plaidypus, the creature becomes the little girl's constant companion. In spite of her many promises and apologies, however, the little girl loses her companion time and time again - "Plaidypus lost, Plaidypus found. This story goes around and around!" When Plaidypus is injured during one of his adventures, Grandma comes to the rescue. The colourful artwork adds humour to this light-hearted story.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$11.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R040653
Rooster's Off to See the World
Rooster is off to see the world. Along the way, he meets other animals and invites them to join him on his adventure. First two cats, then three frogs, four turtles and five fish join the expedition. When night sets in, the animals become homesick and decide to return home in the reverse order of which they came. The rooster, once again alone, remembers the comforts of home and returns to his perch.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R043412
Russell the Sheep
No matter how hard he tries, Russell the sheep cannot drift into sleep. He tries making his environment darker, changing his attire, moving to different places and counting. Finally, by morning Russell falls asleep. The light-hearted illustrations rendered in soft, nighttime shades are intriguing.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$7.25
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054803
Scaredy Squirrel Makes a Friend
Scaredy Squirrel is scared to make a friend. After all, they can bite. When he decides the perfect friend would be a goldfish (no teeth), his plan takes a surprising turn. In the end, he discovers that making the effort has its rewards.
Scaredy Squirrel provides an opportunity for classroom discussion to address fears, self-confidence and risk-taking.
Scaredy Squirrel provides an opportunity for classroom discussion to address fears, self-confidence and risk-taking.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R046545
Shoe Shakes
Loris Lesynski's bouncy poems about feet, shoes and other "feet things" inspire the natural rhythm in young children and Michael Martchenko's playful artwork adds to the enjoyment. The poems include catchy titles such as "The Wake-Up Shake-Up" and "The Boot Boot Bounce."
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
April 9, 2019
R044729
Snow
Sammy enjoys using his vivid imagination as he plays in his snow-filled world. He imagines what might live beneath the mountains of white - black bears, whales and seals, possibly even elves who mine precious jewels! Finally spring arrives and Sammy's imagination goes in a different direction. The detailed, softly coloured illustrations add appeal to this simple, but evocative story.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R034323
Step By Step Child and Family Centre in Kahnawake, Quebec
Promising practices are found within the Step by Step Child and Family Center in Kahnawake, Quebec. Step by Step is a locally controlled, developmentally and culturally appropriate preschool program. The following six components are offered as the core of early learning for FNMI children: language and culture, education, health promotion, nutrition, social support and parent involvement. Step by Step receives part of its funding through Aboriginal Head Start, which is a Health Canada-funded early childhood development program for FNMI children and their families. The primary goal of the initiative is to demonstrate that locally controlled and designed early intervention strategies can provide FNMI children with a positive sense of themselves, a desire for learning and opportunities to develop fully as successful young people.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
May 8, 2018
R048768
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Based on the famous traditional song, this story tells of a lovable grandmother who arrives one school day to take her two grandchildren on a very special outing to a baseball game. After a wonderful experience, Grandma tells the girls that "just this once" baseball is more important than school. Kovalski's lively, humorous illustrations are delightful. The lyrics and music for "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$5.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R043691
The First Day of Winter
To the tune of "The 12 Days of Christmas," in the first ten days of winter a young child builds a snowman that is colourfully decorated with ten salty peanuts, nine big black buttons, eight orange berries, seven maple leaves, six tiny twigs, five birdseed pockets, four prickly pinecones, three striped scarves, two bright blue mittens and a red cap with a gold snap! Throughout the story, various animals commonly seen in the winter appear in the illustrations. This cumulative tale has a surprise ending as the snowman springs to life. Denise Fleming's pulp painting illustrations are appealing.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R046874
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
Based on the award-winning picture book of the same title by Janet Stevens, the video begins when a fuzzy green tennis ball tumbles into a prairie dog hole. The arrival of the ball causes a great frenzy as the prairie dogs begin to decorate themselves with green fuzz and argue over who should have more fuzz. After a prairie dog named Big Bart steals all the fuzz, he is captured by an eagle. This crisis causes the prairie dogs to reunite and come to Big Bart's rescue, thus demonstrating the true meaning of community.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
December 6, 2018
R050110
The Three Snow Bears
Based on the familiar story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," this is the tale of an endearing snow bear family and a young Inuit girl, Aloo-ki, who meet when Aloo-ki makes herself at home in the bears' igloo. Within Brett's signature borders, Arctic animals dressed in fashionable parkas have a playful time in the ice and snow. This video is based on the picture book written and illustrated by Jan Brett.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2019
R047111
The Three Snow Bears
Based on the familiar story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this is the tale of an endearing snow bear family and a young Inuit girl, Aloo-ki, who meet when Aloo-ki makes herself at home in the bears' igloo. Within Brett's signature borders, Arctic animals dressed in fashionable parkas have a playful time in the ice and snow.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R034056
The Water Hole
A combination of counting book, puzzle book, storybook and visual art book, this story takes readers on a refreshing journey through animal habitats of North America, Africa, Australia and South America. As the number of creatures at a watering hole increases from 1 to 10, the size of the pond they are drinking from decreases until it is empty - and then it rains! Silhouetted in the borders are even more creatures that can be found hiding within each setting.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.00
Record posted/updated:
September 15, 2020
R044728
What Are You Doing, Sam?
In this addition to the well-known Sam and Stella books, Sam is having a wonderful time playing with his pet dog, Fred. Stella keeps a watchful eye over her brother as he swims with Fred, plays hide and seek with him, attempts to teach him to roll over and to read, makes pancakes for him and paints with him. The cartoon-style art, rendered in soft watercolours, helps to bring this heart-warming story to life.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R055629
When I Feel Good About Myself
A little guinea pig discusses the many reasons why she feels good about herself. Some of the reasons for her self-confidence are that she has unique interests and abilities; she is not afraid to make mistakes while learning new things; she does not need to be the best, only to try her hardest; she is somebody's friend and somebody loves her just as she is.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.55
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
What are other useful materials?
Other Useful Materials
Other useful materials are documents, lesson plans or classroom activities that teachers may find useful in supporting the curriculum, but that have not typically undergone the same formal evaluation process that is required for core and additional resources.
R103865
5 Key Considerations for Fostering Inclusive Practices in Early Learning
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A Problem Solving Approach: Key Consideration #1
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Body & Brain: Key Consideration #5
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Conclusion: Fostering Inclusive Early Learning
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Focus on Strengths: Key Consideration #4
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Individualized and Accommodating (Children): Key Consideration #3a
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Individualized and Accommodating (Families): Key Consideration #3b
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Introduction: Fostering Inclusive Early Learning
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Proactive Planning vs. Reactive Planning: Key Consideration #2
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
March 18, 2020
R102323
EYE Resources
A collection of printable PDFs resources that support EYE administration, responding to EYE results, supporting children and engaging families.
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A Guide for Teachers to Engage Families
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Ministry of Education Achievement Initiative. Stepping Forward - EYE Implementation
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Responding to EYE Classroom Results
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Responding to the EYE - A Symposium Alternative
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Suggestions for Families Whose Home Language is Not English
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Suggestions for Families with Children in Prekindergarten
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
EYE
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 19, 2021
R102322
EYE Webinars
The EYE Lunch and Learn webinar topics target various groups of school division personnel - from PreK and K teachers, teacher associates, principals, school based student support personnel, professional support personnel (SLPs, OTs, Psychologists), early years coordinators, EYE division coordinators and/or superintendents. Each webinar is 35 minutes in length and includes downloadable resources for personnel to print.
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Early Years Evaluation Question & Answer Forum
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Enhancing Assessment Literacy
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Linking the EYE to the Essential Learning Experiences: Information to Support Children in Prekindergarten
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Promising Practices 1 - Partnering for Purposeful Play: Teachers and Professional Service Providers Working Together
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Promising Practices 2 - Responding to Children's Learning and Development in the Classroom
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Promising Practices 3 - Working with Families to Foster Learning and Development
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Results to Responsiveness: Using Inter-professional Teams to Interpret EYE Results and Facilitate Student Learning
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Sharing Information and Engaging Families with the Early Years Evaluation (EYE)
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The EYE for Children Learning English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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The EYE for Prekindergarten Teachers: Hints and Tips for an Easier Administration
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The EYE for School-based Administrators: Hints and Tips for an Easier Administration
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The EYE for School-based Administrators: Implications for Instructional Leadership
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Media and Formats :
Video
Webinar
Topic :
EYE
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R103723
Early Learning Site Visits: September 2018 - May 2019
A site visit is a professional learning opportunity for educators, administrators and support personnel. Participants visit one or more programs that are continuously working toward high quality practices for young children. Please refer to the Early Learning Site Visit brochure for contact information and arranging a site visit.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
September 8, 2022
R103817
Enhancing Young Children's Language and Literacy Development
The Enhancing Young Children's Language and Literacy Development video series contains six videos. Each video features one strategy that an early childhood educator can use to support children's language and literacy development. The videos allow the strategies to be seen in action, easily understood and quickly integrated into the daily practice of educators.
All six videos show examples of how a strategy can be used in three age groups: infant, toddler and preschool children. This progression provides educators with an example of the strategy for the age group they work with and an opportunity to see how children's language skills build and develop as they grow and are provided opportunities to practice. The examples of various ages can also be beneficial to educators who support children with delayed language development or children who are learning English. Educators can see how a strategy is used to provide developmentally appropriate support that aligns with a child's level of language acquisition.
All six videos show examples of how a strategy can be used in three age groups: infant, toddler and preschool children. This progression provides educators with an example of the strategy for the age group they work with and an opportunity to see how children's language skills build and develop as they grow and are provided opportunities to practice. The examples of various ages can also be beneficial to educators who support children with delayed language development or children who are learning English. Educators can see how a strategy is used to provide developmentally appropriate support that aligns with a child's level of language acquisition.
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Adjust the Way You Talk with Children to Support Children's Language Development
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Getting in Tune with Children to Support Children's Language Development
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Incorporating Vocabulary into Routines to Support Children's Language Development
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Oral Storytelling with Children to Support Children's Language Development
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Sharing Books with Children to Support Children's Language Development
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Turn Taking with Children to Support Children's Language Development
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 18, 2019
R102562
Ensuring High Quality, Effective Programming in Early Childhood Education Programs
This chart contains the primary components of a high quality early childhood education program as identified in major international reports and studies. Also included, summaries of the reports.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R071167
Implantation de l'ÉPE: Un pas en avant
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 6, 2017
R102892
Introduction to Prekindergarten
This webinar provides educators with background and basic information about the prekindergarten program in Saskatchewan.
Links :
Watch
Media and Formats :
Webinar
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
May 25, 2017
R102561
Multi-lingual Book Collection
This collection of books was created by Lynda Gellner, Regina Early Years Family Centre, and was funded through the Provincial Library and Literacy Office, SK Community Literacy Fund. The collection consists of nine titles, each of which is written in eight different languages - Arabic, Chinese, Dari, Nepali, Pasto, Somali, Trigrigna and Urdu. Each title introduces content related to basic concepts of the everyday world to children and families learning English as an additional language. Titles range in focus from learning about colours, numbers, food, parts of the body and clothing to greetings, transportation and the city. The text is printed in English as well as in the corresponding home language. The book collection is downloadable and ready for educators to print and share with children and families.
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Arabic Documents
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Chinese Documents
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Dari Farsi Documents
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Nepali Documents
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Pashto Documents
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Somali Documents
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Tigrigna Documents
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Urdu Documents
Media and Formats :
Document
Topic :
Inquiry
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R071171
Planifier en réponse aux résultats de classe de l'ÉPE
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
June 6, 2017
R103212
Virtual Site Tours
The Early Years Branch in the Ministry of Education is supporting the development of Virtual Site Tours as an accessible and sustainable professional learning opportunity for early learning educators in Saskatchewan.
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Alleykatz Early Learning Centre in Eastend, Saskatchewan. Part 1
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Alleykatz Early Learning Centre in Eastend, Saskatchewan. Part 2
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Hudson Bay Child Care Co-operative/Early Learning Centre
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Jubilee Community School Prekindergarten in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
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Macoun Public School in Macoun, Saskatchewan
Media and Formats :
Document
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019