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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.
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Active Learning Through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry
This professional resource, written by an experienced arts educator and media specialist, demonstrates how drama, shadow puppetry and podcasting can be used as vehicles to meet cross-curricular outcomes. The book offers a discussion of the affective and academic benefits of this process-based work, as well as examples of lesson plans. Black-and-white photographs and samples of students' work illustrate the suggested techniques. Active Learning through Drama, Podcasting, and Puppetry provides ...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $40.00 US
Record posted/updated: August 16, 2020
R043152
Allen Sapp's Art: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
This kit includes a book, a DVD, a compact disc and a teacher's guide.
•  Allen Sapp's Art. DVD/CD Set: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
•  Allen Sapp's Art. Student Book: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
•  Allen Sapp's Art. Teacher's Guide: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
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Art First Nations. Tradition and Innovation
Featuring both traditional and innovative art works, the posters in these kits are beautiful examples of painting, carving, clothing, basketry, jewellery and masks of First Nations peoples from the Arctic to the American Southwest. The manual contains thematic modules comparing traditional and modern artists and their works from each of the five major cultural regions. Activities are suggested for each of the curriculum components. Included are biographies of artists, maps, timelines, assess...
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•  Art First Nations. Elementary Kit
•  Art First Nations. Intermediate Kit
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $166.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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Arts Education 1. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
Organized by strand, this list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to complement the curriculum, Arts Education 1. A list of core learning resources can also be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 4, 2019
R070368
Arts Education 1. Core Learning Resources (2011)
Organized by strand, this list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to complement the curriculum, Arts Education 1. A list of additional learning resources can also be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Arts Education. Drama in Context
This video was produced to facilitate teachers' understanding of the approach to the learning and teaching of drama recommended in the Drama strand of Saskatchewan Arts Education curriculum. The video shows excerpts of a drama in which a multi-graded class, students in grades 1 to 5 and their teacher, work together. It focuses on the range of ways that the teacher functions throughout the drama, highlights the students' work and attempts to capture the spirit of their drama. It also includes...
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 13, 2018
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Arts Education. The Dance Strand
The video gives an overview of the dance strand in the Saskatchewan Arts Education curriculum, kindergarten to grade five. Two classes, a grade three class and a grade five and six class, demonstrate. The video shows excerpts from each class' dance unit. It highlights the range of activities and teaching strategies that are part of the dance curriculum. The video focuses on the teaching of creative dance and shows how the three components are included in a dance unit.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: May 31, 2018
R045999
Bang a Gong. Let's Create a Song!!!: Seven Simple Principles to Creating a Song Using Percussion and the Ostinato
Based on the author's own percussion methodology and his experience in teaching Orff and Kodaly, this resource presents seven simple steps that educators can use to teach and create music through the use of ostinato and percussion instruments. A favourable aspect of this resource is that the steps could be taught numerous times to the same students with different results. The book includes assessment tools. Accompanying the book are eight teaching cards and three overhead transparencies.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $49.95
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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Beginning Drama 4-11 (3rd ed.)
This book provides an introduction for elementary level teachers who are new to the teaching of drama as well as to teachers who have taught drama before and have a special interest in this area. It offers step-by-step guidance to help teachers and children grow in confidence in their use of drama and it provides a range of strategies to help with planning, guiding and controlling a drama lesson. The last chapter deals with the issues of progression, continuity and assessment in introductory ...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $70.50
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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Brain-Compatible Dance Education
In this unique resource, creative dance specialist Anne Green Gilbert presents her ideas regarding the positive impact that dance can have on brain development. The book provides practical applications for dance class derived and developed to support cognitive development. Brain-Compatible Dance Education is divided into well-organized lesson plan components that include American standards for dance education, dance concepts and a format that offers sections on warm-ups, exploring the concept...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $77.95
Record posted/updated: September 13, 2017
R070246
BrainDance. Variations for Infants Through Seniors
In these videos, Anne Green Gilbert and her students (toddlers through seniors) demonstrate variations of the BrainDance. These exercises move through fundamental movement patterns that wire the central nervous system in the first year of life. The BrainDance offers benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress and increased alertness and concentration. It can be used at home, at school, in the office and in the dance studio for brain reorganization, connectivity/alignment, a centering body/...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $39.00 US
Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
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Canadian Museum of History
Access to displays related to the arts and culture is provided on this site. In addition, there are sections for students and teachers which provide teaching aids and selected learning resources, as well as information on educational programs offered at the museum.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070424
Contrast and Continuum Series
This series of four CDs is Eric Chappelle's response to many requests to record pieces to accompany movement exploration and dance technique. Created over several years with guest musicians in a variety of styles and arrangements, the selections feature contrasts in tempo, texture and other musical elements that correspond to the elements of dance. The conceptual approach to teaching dance provides the framework for a booklet tucked in the front of each CD. Ideas on how to use the music and s...
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•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume I
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume II
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume III
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume IV
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $14.95 US (each CD)
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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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 li...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $59.95
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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Dance Saskatchewan
Dance Saskatchewan is a non-profit organization committed to the development of dance and dance education in Saskatchewan.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R047291
Dance on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet
With unique, action-oriented illustrations, this third book in the Active Living Alphabet Series offers dance activities from A to Z that are intended to help young students extend movement potential, create dances and discuss and reflect upon dance. This appealing learning resource also includes an alphabetical list of dance forms from various cultures, people who work in the field of dance and movement words that are commonly used by choreographers, dancers and teachers while creating and t...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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Dramathemes: Classroom Literacy That Will Excite, Surprise, and Stimulate Learning (4th ed.)
This resource uses themes from a rich selection of well-known children's literature as springboards to drama exploration. In each of the 10 chapters, the "Drama and Literacy Extensions" section provides teachers with an array of ideas for establishing dramatic contexts and developing roles. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $24.95
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R070426
Explorations in Art 1. Student Book
This student book includes the following units: Looking Around: Seeing Our World, People and Places: Seeing Details and Actions, Colorful Stories: Color and Imagination, Art and Nature: Getting Ideas, Special Times: Art to Remember and Change: New and Different. Each unit theme is organized into three teaching and learning strands that explore specific aspects of the unit theme. Every strand includes two concept lessons, each with a studio and an extended studio exploration. The student book ...
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•  Explorations in Art 1. Big Book
•  Explorations in Art 1. Fine Art and Studio Process CD-ROM
•  Explorations in Art 1. Large Reproductions
•  Explorations in Art 1. Overhead Transparencies
•  Explorations in Art 1. Teacher's Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $61.95
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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Google Arts & Culture
This website offers high-definition photographs of artworks in 17 famous galleries around the world.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R047266
Multicultural Folk Dance Treasure Chest
Eighteen authentic dances are featured in two volumes, including a DVD/CD, a printed guide and music. (Both volumes were originally contained in one kit, but they are now sold separately.) The dances are a collection of popular folk dances representing a mix of cultural diversity. They range from easy to moderately difficult, and each one is demonstrated by a native from the country in which the dance originated or by an expert in that particular dance form. The instructors wear traditional c...
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•  Multicultural Folk Dance DVD. Volume 2
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
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Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Museums Map
Using this online map, teachers and students can easily locate museums within Saskatchewan. The site provides the basic contact information, hours and links to specific websites for art galleries and historical museums.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2017
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Music Builders I
Music Builders I from the Music Builders Series is designed to provide the foundation for a year's work in music. This conceptually based program includes a set of two CDs and a teacher's manual. The CDs provide the stimulus for all the musical activities outlined in the teacher's manual. The material represents a wide variety of musical styles and includes songs, chants and stories set to music, as well as music for listening, playing and moving. Many composers and performers are featured. ...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $115.00
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
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Musicplay Grade 1
The teacher's guide in this play-based resource offers sample lesson plans, sheet music, games and written exercises for students. It also includes a table of contents, a glossary of music terms and an alphabetical index of the songs included. Accompanying the teacher's guide are four compact discs with over 100 musical selections that are appealing to children. Both child and adult voices are used and some of the songs are by well-known children's entertainers. Accompaniments include Orff a...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $125.00
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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National Gallery of Canada
Virtual tours of the National Gallery's collection can be taken from this site. In addition, there is a teacher section that provides suggestions about integrating art into various areas of study.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
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Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
The education programs and resources aim to provide Saskatchewan rural residents with access to the same opportunities afforded urban residents in the development of visual literacy. Education packages from previous touring exhibitions are available as resources for teachers and gallery staff. These packages offer arts activity ideas and strategies for engaging audiences in visual art.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R047134
Peace Dancer
This is a traditional story of the Tsimshian of the northwest coast. The story is about how our actions can have consequences for our community and how we therefore carry responsibilities.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: February 9, 2023
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SaskCulture
This website invites people to discover Saskatchewan's vibrant cultural community, explore how the depth and diversity of culture and cultural activity are essential to this province and experience a sample of Saskatchewan's rich cultural life. The site provides access to news, resources, information on key cultural issues and more.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
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Saskatchewan Arts Board
The Arts Board provides a wide range of services that enable Saskatchewan residents to experience and enjoy the arts. News, exhibitions, the permanent collection and links to other Saskatchewan art sites are provided.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
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Saskatchewan Drama Association
The Saskatchewan Drama Association is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2020
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Saskatchewan...Our Place
This visual art reproduction kit contains 20 large laminated poster reproductions of Saskatchewan art, a CD-ROM and a teacher's guide that was written by Dianne Warren. The kit was developed by the Saskatchewan Arts Board in partnership with the Ministry of Education to support the visual art strand of the arts education curricula and to promote the work of Saskatchewan artists. Overhead transparencies of all images are also available.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $100.00
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
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Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction features new content plus the original content of Steps in Time. The first volume of Steps in Time teaches three Métis dances: Duck Dance, Fancy Jig and Rabbit Dance. These dances are combinations of several steps which are demonstrated clearly. Steps in Time can be used independently or in conjunction with Métis Dances Kit: Kindergarten to Grade 9 (that is also recommended). Steps in Time II focuses on teaching the Red River Jig and square danci...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $25.00
Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R033791
Structuring Drama Work (3rd ed.)
The purpose of this book is to outline some of the conventions for structuring dramatic activities. The book sets out models so the use of conventions can be seen as part of a dynamic process that enables students to make, explore and communicate meaning through theatre form. This user-friendly resource is filled with accessible and adaptable working ideas and strategies for drama including descriptions of 100 key conventions grouped under the following headings: Context-Building Action, Narr...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $57.95
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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The Amazing Jamnasium: A Playful Companion to Together in Rhythm
This book offers several rhythmic games and activities that are listed in order of complexity with the easier ones first and the more challenging ones last. The games are flexible, adaptable, expandable and designed to provide co-operative learning opportunities. The Amazing Jamnasium provides chapters on drum circle music cards and making your own instruments. Included is a table of contents. Accompanying the book is an enhanced compact disc that offers video footage of many of the games an...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $23.99
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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The Creative Dance Keys
This attractive kit includes a CD-ROM, a key-shaped instruction booklet, a 60-minute video, 12 vocabulary-building word rings and a music program on compact disc. The bilingual CD-ROM (French and English) is an interactive resource designed to assist teachers in researching and planning dance lessons. Users can quickly scan the contents of the instruction booklet, view a video sample, listen to a music sample and more. The key-shaped instruction booklet includes a teacher's guide and 20 crea...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $299.99
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Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
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The Métis Alphabet Book. Study Prints
This is a collection of alphabet posters that have a full-sized picture of a Métis object on one side and a detailed description about the object on the other side, including some Michif, Cree, or Saulteaux words. The cards are colourful and informative about Métis history.
Media and Formats : Other
Price : $40.00
Record posted/updated: February 9, 2023
R070448
Together in Rhythm: A Facilitator's Guide to Drum Circle Music
Useful for teachers without a music background, this book is a how-to guide to drum circles. It offers sections on what a drum circle is, philosophy and approach, how to play the instruments, how to facilitate the drum circle, drum circle activities and music games and specific populations, including educational circles for children. Numerous black-and-white diagrams and photographs complement the text. Together in Rhythm provides a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography and six append...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $31.19
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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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.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
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.
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A Poodle in Paris
A poodle named Fifi wanders through Paris and visits her five favourite places. Fifi calls each of these places home because "home is where the heart is." These special places include a bistro, a dress shop, the Eiffel Tower, a boat and a dance club. The colourful collage art is most appealing. A 12-song CD with lyrics, lead voice and music by Saskatchewan musician Connie Kaldor is included with the book.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $22.95
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R049366
Aboriginality
Aboriginality re-imagines the strength and spirit of First Nations culture through narrative mediums that connect urban First Nations youth to their rural ancestral histories. Dallas Arcand, world champion hoop dancer and hip-hop artist, is inspired by both new and traditional elements of First Nations culture. He plays dual roles in being both a positive First Nations presence in mainstream urban media and a touchstone to traditional First Nations roots and culture. A teacher's guide is ava...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R033448
Action Jackson
Based on firsthand reports, this book is a fictionalized version of Jackson Pollock as he works on the creation of Lavender Mist, one of his paint-swirled and splattered canvasses. Simple watercolour illustrations complement the text. Included are a photographic reproduction of the finished painting, a short biography, a bibliography, detailed notes and sources.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $12.99
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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Adventures of the Cycling Fox with Felipe Gomez. Grades 1 & 2
Felipe Gomez shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During the video's activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students then use what they have learned to create their own musical scenes, giving sound to their thoughts and feelings.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
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Apt. 3
The sound of a harmonica leads to an understanding between a blind man and two boys who live in the same building in the city. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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Art
A young boy named Art enjoys drawing scribbles that squiggle, splotches with blotches, zigs and zags, doodles and dogs. This animated program introduces viewers to the imaginative world of art and demonstrates how a picture can be worth 1,000 words. The original storybook was written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell and this adaptation is narrated by Bobby McFerrin.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
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Art Image Early Years (2nd ed.)
Each Art Image Early Years packet includes five clear, brightly coloured art prints and a teacher's guide. The teacher's guide for each title offers ideas for introducing art to young children and for encouraging them to explore the ideas these works present through art activities, discussions, excursions and other experiences.
•  Art Image Early Years. Animals in the Wild
•  Art Image Early Years. Children Together
•  Art Image Early Years. Memories and Dreams
•  Art Image Early Years. Pets Are Part of Our Lives
•  Art Image Early Years. Portraits Are Images of People
•  Art Image Early Years. Shapes, Colors and Stories
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : \$56.96 ea./\$289.00 set of 6
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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Art Image Kit Grade 1
This kit offers the classroom teacher, as well as the art specialist, a program that integrates "seeing art" activities with "making art" activities. Each full-size kit is composed of: a large corrugated plastic carrying case; 27 full-colour art prints (42 cm by 62 cm) showing a wide selection of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works from various cultures, 40 percent of which are Canadian; and a teacher's manual for each grade containing suggestions for questioning and discussion strat...
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•  Art Image Digital Guide Grade 1
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $169.00
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Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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Artcyclopedia
Within this website, there is online access to great art from over 9,000 famous painters, sculptors and photographers found at art museum sites and image archives worldwide. Searches can be conducted by artist name, the title of the work of art or by museum. It is also possible to browse by movements in art such as art deco, fantasy art or history painting. Teachers may wish to preview some of the links within this site for appropriate content.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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ArtsAlive.ca
This website contains resources from the National Center of Arts. It provides useful resources for Dance, Drama and Music and Visual Arts in the form of research, photos, videos, audio and games supporting the arts. There are interviews with various Canadian artists, instructional videos, some short activities, glossaries, as well as links to various publications and other websites. Material from this site should be previewed to ensure suitability for the intended audience.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 12, 2021
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Bats at the Ballgame
They've been to the beach. They've patronized the library. And now, Brian Lies' adorable bats are going to watch a baseball game. As in his earlier books Bats at the Beach and Bats at the Library, Brian Lies creates a charming fantasy that turns a conventional human activity into a topsy-turvy nocturnal adventure. With luminous acrylic illustrations, Lies shares his vision of a night at the ballpark - for bats. The humour is everywhere, from flying vendors selling mothdogs and Cricket Jack to...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: April 14, 2018
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Beading with Randi. Grades 1 & 2
Students are led through the process of moss bag beadwork and design. The instruction incorporates the history of the artform, including its significance and importance to Indigenous identity. Beadwork has the ability to connect and to educate people to Indigenous history and experience. By weaving together deeper connections to understanding, Indigenous cultures emerge.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
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Bridget's Beret
Bridget's sense of self is evident in her passion for drawing but when she loses her beret she also loses her motivation to draw. She tries many strategies to overcome her artist block. Her little sister asks for help to make a sign and insists she can't draw. While helping her little sister, Bridget's begins to draw again and realizes that she doesn't need her beret. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
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Bringing Back the Buffalo Teachings with Lorne Kequahtooway and Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway - Grades 1-2
Artists Lorne Kequahtooway and Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway will teach students about the history of buffalo in North America. Lorne begins the discussion with a smudge of sage and invites all students/staff/teachers to participate. They explain the purpose of smudging ceremony. Students will then create their own buffalo flags/banners to celebrate their role in shaping the current environment, while reflecting on the lesson.
Media and Formats : Video
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 24, 2021
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Building Dances: A Guide to Putting Movements Together (2nd ed.)
Created for the generalist, this revised edition of a previously recommended resource will help teachers introduce, develop and assess the basics of dance. The book is a hands-on tool that will assist teachers in understanding the relationships between creativity and choreography, the movement skills and elements, accents and gestures and assessing student performance. Numerous charts and figure drawings clarify the text. The book encourages the joy of moving in a variety of ways and includes...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $61.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
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CBC Digital Archives. Arts & Entertainment
Oscar Peterson, Karen Kain, the Group of 7, Bill Reid, Glen Gould, Leonard Cohen, Robert LePage and the Rolling Stones are just a few of the profiles that the CBC Archives has pulled together on this website. Each of the musicians, artists and dancers highlighted on the site have several audio or video clips illustrating their work as well as suggested classroom activities. In addition to information on individuals or groups, there is coverage related to topics such as censorship.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: March 23, 2020
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Classical Kids: A Comprehensive Study in Music With Connections Across the Curriculum
A bundle for each composer includes a audio compact disc as well as the comprehensive teacher's notes booklet.
•  Beethoven Lives Upstairs
•  Daydreams and Lullabies
•  Hallelujah Handel
•  Mozart's Magnificent Voyage
•  Mr. Bach Comes to Call
•  Tchaikovsky Discovers America
•  Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $32.99 US (each bundle)
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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Dance with Heather Cameron. Grades 1 & 2
Using pop culture music and videos as stimuli, students create movement vocabularies based on their artistic interpretation and personal perspective. Through demonstrations and group-led improvisations, students investigate their range of movement and explore a wider spectrum of physical qualities that instill concepts such as contrast and repetition.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 28, 2020
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Dem Bones
This colourful, animated and musical production combines a traditional African American spiritual with interesting facts about the bones of the human body. Singing, dancing skeletons introduce viewers to the major bones of the body in this adaptation of the book by Bob Barner.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $59.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
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Drawing One Page Comics with Allan Dotson - Grades 1-4
Allan Dotson is a comics artist and fantasy illustrator. In this program students will be led through drawing a one-page comic. Students will learn how to pencil and ink a close-up, long shot, and action shot on paper. Follow along with Allan’s teachings and get ready to draw a one page comic of your own using the tips and templates provided in the guide.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 23, 2021
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Drawn to the Beat with Allan Dotson. Grades 1 & 2
Students find out how to Get On Beat for Culture Days by learning to draw a detailed scene of a dancing humanoid character. Through guided demonstrations and audio samples, fantasy illustrator and comics artist, Allan Dotson, shares tips and techniques.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
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Drops of Brandy and Other Traditional Métis Tunes. Volume Two
On two compact discs, Volume Two of Drops of Brandy offers a comprehensive collection of traditional Métis fiddle tunes. It features accomplished Métis fiddlers including John Arcand, Mel Bedard, Hap Boyer, Ed Lafferty, Richard Lafferty, Garry Lepine and Homer Poitras. A companion book of music to support the compact disc is available.
•  Drops of Brandy. An Anthology of Métis Music
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R052312
Drum City
Rhythm and rhyme entice youngsters into joining a parade of children who have turned everyday items into drums. The drum parade also stops the adults who were going about their business and they join in the drumming. The energetic illustrations encompass all ages, genders, occupations and cultures in a shared drumming experience. The final phrase "Let's drum" calls everyone to join in the fun. Besides the music connection, the book can also initiate an exploration of cities, other cultures an...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $8.99
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R104178
Flow Poetry with ecoaboriginal. Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4
Join spoken word poet Janelle “ecoaborijanelle” Pewapsconias. Using flow poetry, you and your students will explore our Saskatchewan watersheds and water systems as a topic of focus for poetic expression and scientific inquiry.

The broadcast will include performances by the artist as well as opportunities to observe a collaborative writing process, practice induction and deduction, and assess the created piece based on the flow poetry skills developed.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 30, 2021
R070090
Fun with Composers: A Simple, Fun Approach to Classical Music
This resource offers a simple, entertaining way for music specialists and classroom teachers with no music background to teach classical music to young students.
•  Fun with Composers Volume I. Teacher's Guide
•  Fun with Composers Volume II. Teacher's Guide
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R104500
Funny Feelings with Mooky. Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 30, 2021
R070092
Get Art Smart Series
With photographs of renowned art works and easy-to-read text, this appealing series addresses commonly asked questions about art. Each book includes a table of contents, an illustrated glossary and a bibliography of books and websites.
•  What Is Color?
•  What Is Form?
•  What Is Line?
•  What Is Shape?
•  What Is Space?
•  What Is Texture?
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R104225
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 2
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
•  Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inukshuk
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated: January 5, 2022
R104227
Grandmother / Grandfather Tribe Book Set
A set of 10 colourful board books describing important historical aspects of life and culture of different Indigenous peoples.
•  Grandfather, Tell Us About the Algonquin People of Long Ago
•  Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inuit People of Long Ago
•  Grandfather, Tell Us About the Ojibwe People of Long Ago
•  Grandmother, Tell Us About the Mi'kmaq People of Long Ago
•  Grandmother, Tell Us About the Métis People of Long Ago
•  Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sioux People of Long Ago
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated: January 5, 2022
R070094
Honoring the People
Each CD contains 13-21 selections that are clearly listed on the CD liner. The liner opens to provide some background information on the type of traditional dance, on regalia and the type of movement. Each liner also has an illustration of a typical dancer in the appropriate regalia. The music includes the drum and vocal chanting for each piece. This resource provides authentic First Nations music that can be used for listening or to support dance.
•  Honoring the People. Chicken Dance
•  Honoring the People. Grass Dance
•  Honoring the People. Men's Fancy
•  Honoring the People. Men's Traditional
•  Honoring the People. Women's Fancy
•  Honoring the People. Women's Traditional
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $20.00 (each CD)
Record posted/updated: September 3, 2019
R051593
How Do You Wokka-Wokka?
With energetic oil paintings and rhyming text, this book features a young boy who invites his neighbours to a party where they can get moving in their own wokka-wokka way.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $8.00
Record posted/updated: September 3, 2017
R047387
I Spy Colors in Art
I Spy Colors in Art invites readers to search for particular colour-related details in 14 images of well-known paintings. For example, they are asked to spot two blue eyes in Picasso's Maya with a Doll. This book includes a section, organized by colour, that offers information about the featured paintings, including the life spans of the artists and the galleries where the paintings are displayed.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $24.99
Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R042686
Jingle Dancer
Jenna, a member of the Muscogee/Creek Nation, is delighted that she will be able to jingle dance at the powwow. Unfortunately, the tins for rolling jingles will not arrive by mail in time; therefore, Jenna turns to her family and community to find enough jingles so that her dress will sing when she dances. Rich, watercolour illustrations in warm hues complement the easy-to-read text. This story includes a glossary and an author's note regarding Jenna's heritage, jingle dancing and jingle dres...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R104129
Les points de vue. 1e, 2e, 3e et 4e année
À l’aide des directives du programme d’enseignement de la danse, les élèves seront invités à trouver leur propre vocabulaire relatif aux mouvements, à créer de courtes séquences de danse et à explorer différentes dynamiques de la danse. Pour ce faire, le concept « les points de vue », conçu par Anne Bogart et Tina Landau, sera un outil d’inspiration utilisé pour ces ateliers. Les points de vue sont un guide pratique pour créer des compositions en utilisant différents points de vue pour se con...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 26, 2021
R046570
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 paint...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $15.95
Record posted/updated: January 3, 2020
R070105
Meet My Neighbor, the Artist
This book from the Meet My Neighbor Series introduces a young boy to his neighbour artist David Scott. The book shows Scott playing with his family, mixing colours, painting, drawing and going to the picture framer and the art store. The book includes a table of contents and a glossary.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.95
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R013535
Métis Art and Stories in the Classroom with Leah Marie Dorion. Grades 1 & 2
Why were bison essential to people living on the plains, prior to the time of Treaty negotiations (1870s)? What does the bison represent today? This LIVE Arts broadcast features contemporary artwork and storytelling by Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion, based on her children's book, "Métis Camp Circle: A Bison Culture Way of Life." Leah reads from the book, discusses the importance of bison (past and present), explains the use of Métis symbolism and discuss the composition and design of the illu...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 21, 2021
R104228
Métis Book Series
A set of 9 colourful books describing important aspects of traditional Métis lifestyle and culture.
•  Mama, What is Métis Beadwork?
•  Mama, What is Métis Music and Dance?
•  Mama, What is the Métis Sash?
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated: June 30, 2021
R013532
Métis Jigging Part 2. Grades 1 & 2
Krystle Pederson is a traditional jigger and Métis dance instructor. In Métis Jigging Part 2, Krystle talks about different styles of fiddle music and how jigging steps are incorporated into other styles of dance. Through demonstrations and practise, students build on the skills and knowledge gained in Part 1. Krystle introduces new jigging steps with an emphasis on travelling and working with a partner. She also demonstrates and shares her belief in the importance of community and working to...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R048415
Native American Dance Style Series
This series includes two DVDs.
•  Fancy Dance. Volume 1
•  Jingle Dress
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $19.95 US ea.
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R013572
Poetry and Oral Stories in the Classroom with ecoaborijanelle. Grades 1 & 2
Poet and performance artist ecoaborijanelle (Janelle Pewapsconias) inspires students to work on creative expression through the theme of "wellbeing" by connecting with their senses.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R101932
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam. Season 1
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam is an animated series that helps children discover their love for music and its many genres, including pop, jazz, salsa, rock, country and hip-hop.
•  A Bonnie Tale. Episode 11
•  Billie's Biggest Fan. Episode 6
•  Forever Song. Episode 9
•  Give It a Rest. Episode 8
•  Happy Birthday House. Episode 4
•  Join in the Jam. Episode 12
•  Melody Makers. Episode 5
•  Move to the Beat. Episode 1
•  Phantom of the Jam. Episode 10
•  Solo on the Slide. Episode 3
•  Super Sounds. Episode 7
•  Tempo Trouble. Episode 2
•  Tuning In. Episode 13
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Razzberry Jazzberry Jam. Season 2
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam is an animated series that helps children discover their love for music and its many genres, including pop, jazz, salsa, rock, country and hip-hop.
•  A Royal Pain. Episode 11
•  Bongo Mania. Episode 5
•  Building to a Bang. Episode 8
•  Calling All Jazzberries. Episode 4
•  Genre Busters. Episode 10
•  Helping Hands. Episode 7
•  Jazzberries Unplugged. Episode 1
•  Mixmaster Flash. Episode 2
•  Music is Universal. Episode 3
•  The ABCs of Music. Episode 9
•  The Disappearing Act. Episode 6
•  The Jazzberry Express. Episode 12
•  The Voice of Change. Episode 13
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R013564
Roll with It, Featuring Laura Hale. Grades 1 & 2
Roll with It is a collaborative project that includes all students contributing to the final artwork. The piece organically develops and evolves in response to student creation and composition. Laura explores materials and their transformation. Students consider colour, texture, shape, form and pattern while they develop material techniques. They cut, combine, layer and roll varying sizes of tissue paper strips into paper tubes that are then cut into bead-like lengths. Students then arrange a...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R013529
Soundtracks for Adventurous Kids with Felipe Gomez. Grades 1 and 2
Felipe Gomez is an educator, award-winning musician and adventurer. His interactive music program explores the importance of music in daily life. He shares his multimedia performance, "The Adventures of the Cycling Fox," a fusion of live music, spoken word and projections of video animations. During on-air activities, students learn to observe sound waves, patterns in music, rhythm and pitch. Felipe also demonstrates body percussion. Students use what they have learned to create their own mus...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R103971
Spontaneous Story with Jayden Pfeifer. Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4
Join theatre artist Jayden Pfeifer as we explore the skills of improvisation! Jayden will work with the students to exercise their improv muscles. Practice availability, listening, accepting, supporting, and creative expression in a supportive group environment. This active and spontaneous storytelling workshop will teach the elements of basic improv story structure. You will learn how to build narrative, invent fun and unique characters, and insert plot twists into your stories!
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 30, 2021
R070117
Step Lively Series
This dance series is an excellent resource for the dance strand that reflects the rich Canadian heritage of traditional dance and music. The introduction contains valuable background information about the author, the world of fiddle music and the author's rationale for choosing the dances that are included in the book. A short history precedes each dance and suggestions for teaching the dance are written in a concise and straightforward manner. Cartoon illustrations, formation patterns and bo...
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•  Step Lively 1. Dances for Schools and Families
•  Step Lively 2. Canadian Dance Favourites
•  Step Lively 3. Primary Dances With Accompanying CD
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $30.00 ea.
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R070114
Step-by-Step Classroom Music 1. Teacher Manual
Especially useful for teachers with no background in music, this teacher manual provides detailed lesson plans that include objectives, assessment strategies, reproducible material and correlation to the accompanying compact disc. The back matter includes a glossary of terms and assessment rubrics.
•  Step-By-Step Classroom Music 1. Teacher Manual Supplement
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $139.95
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R013577
Stomp and Holler with Scott Richmond. Grades 1 & 2
Scott Richmond presents a series of original and classic songs to get you moving to the music. Students engage in active listening by responding to verbal, musical and visual cues. Patterns, actions and compositions are explored collaboratively through collective dance and vocal expression. In addition to dancing, moving and singing, students also act out some songs to help bring the stories to life.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 4, 2022
R070048
Stories from the Seventh Fire Series
Titles in this series include Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. Recommended through the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol for Collaboration in Basic Education for English Language Arts, this collection of Northwestern Canadian First Nations legends consists of two DVD programs, each accompanied by a teacher discussion and activity guide. These engaging DVDs present storytelling in the oral tradition of the First Nations culture using authentic voices. Effective use of animation and liv...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $99.95
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2018
R070118
Suzette and the Puppy: A Story about Mary Cassatt
This alluring storyography tells how a young girl named Suzette meets a mysterious woman and her dog because of a comical incident that takes place in a park. Later, the girl's uncle, Edgar Degas, contracts an artist to paint Suzette's portrait. Amazingly, the artist and the woman who Suzette met in the park are one and the same - Mary Cassatt. Colourful realistic-style illustrations support the easy-to-read-text. The book includes a brief section of biographical information about Cassatt.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.50
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R046714
The Bravest Knight
Originally entitled The Terrible Troll, this is a revised version of the story of a little boy who pretends that he is living in medieval times. In this imaginary adventure, the boy is the squire of a brave knight who fights dragons and trolls. In the end, the boy comes to a surprising conclusion - he is glad that he lives in this century! The detailed illustrations are colourful and humorous, although a few might be considered frightening.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $23.99
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R046589
The Carnival of the Animals: Poems Inspired by Saint-Saëns' Music
Inspired by Saint-Saëns' zoological fantasy, this appealing anthology combines 14 poems written at various levels by renowned authors with gloriously colourful illustrations of the animals represented. An accompanying compact disc offers a reading of each of the poems, followed by the corresponding musical passage from Carnival of the Animals.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $23.99
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R039627
The Dot
This program combines simple pencil drawings, splashes of colour and effective instrumental accompaniment with Peter Reynold's simple story, The Dot. Vashti transforms from a reluctant artist to one who encourages others in their endeavours. Opportunities to address viewing objectives abound.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $59.95 USD
Record posted/updated: December 3, 2021
R037607
The Dot
Written by the author of Ish (also recommended on this list), this delightfully simple story relays a powerful message. Vashti, a young student transforms from a reluctant to a confident artist as she experiences the acceptance and encouragement of her teacher. In turn, Vashti reaches out to build confidence in the endeavours of another student. Appealing childlike illustrations support the text. This story is also available on video.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $20.00
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R040219
The Jazz Fly
While asking for directions to town, Jazz Fly picks up the rhythm of the answers that he receives from a frog, a hog, a donkey and a dog. He later uses these catchy sounds to spice up his band's music. A compact disc of the narration set to a jazz quartet is attached to the endpapers of the book.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $23.80
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R033406
The Northern Traditional Dancer
This time-tested book on the unique and dynamic art form of powwow dancing focuses on the Northern Traditional Dance of the Lakota Sioux. The history of this dance is traced from its origin to recent styles. Black-and-white photographs of early dancers and beautiful full-colour photographs of modern dancers complement the text. Testimonials help give the reader an understanding of the philosophy and mindset of the dancers. The book includes information on how the basic costumes and accessorie...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.85
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2019
R054798
The Red Hen
This modern version of a classic tale accompanied with bluegrass music and colourful illustrations and animations will support student understanding of the value of hard work.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R070124
Wisdom Keepers
In Wisdom Keepers, from the Dance Alive series, powwow dances such as the Grass, Jingle and men's and women's Fancy dances are demonstrated. History and issues surrounding First Nations dances are discussed and dancers are interviewed.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070125
World Music and Rhythm Talk. Complete Curriculum
This comprehensive kit includes a teacher's guide with sample lessons that could be adapted to support Saskatchewan curricula, 10 music compact discs featuring contemporary and classical music and role play activities, video tutorials on DVD, a song book with words to all the songs on the compact discs, a book that accompanies the compact disc about the orchestra, flash cards of the instruments of the orchestra, picture cards of foods (used in some of the activities) and a stuffed dolphin wit...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $429.99 US
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Record posted/updated: June 13, 2017
R014397
metawe = To Play. Drama with Curtis Peeteetuce. Grades 1 & 2
We must continue speaking our Cree language. The revitalization of language and culture are vital to the rebuilding of community. In this workshop, educators and students revisit our mandate for play. Interactive elements include familiarizing ourselves with voice and body as we explore animal play of the Treaty 6 territory. These include bear (maskwa), eagle (kihew) and buffalo (paskwa-mostos). Language is also incorporated from a beginner level. As we choose to listen to the words and meani...
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 17, 2020
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.
R003028
ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R102492
Artists in Schools
Artists in Schools (formerly ArtsSmarts Saskatchewan) offers schools a chance to enhance arts-related activities that are linked to educational outcomes through partnerships with professional artists. The aim of the program is to expand access to meaningful artistic activities, increase student engagement in learning, cultivate cross-disciplinary learning skills and attitudes and foster a lifelong interest in the arts.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: May 4, 2020
R104355
CAMPUS
CAMPUS is the National Film Board’s exclusive education streaming service available at no cost to all teachers and students in Saskatchewan and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R103880
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Learning Supports for Families and Teachers
This document was created to provide support for parents/guardians when sharing information about the coronavirus with young and school-aged children. The document is also useful for early learning staff and Prekindergarten to Grade 12 teachers.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 8, 2020
R104354
Curio
Curio is the CBC’s educational streaming service made available at no cost to Saskatchewan teachers and students by the Ministry of Education and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health a...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R103623
Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
This document provides guidelines for school divisions and school-based administrators who are developing digital citizenship policies. It is not a prescriptive policy; instead, it offers a roadmap for building appropriate school division policies and school-specific digital citizenship guidelines and procedures. Tools to help teachers, administrators and parents as they get started on the implementation of digital citizenship education for K-12 students are also included.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2022
R103070
Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 2, 2019
R011239
Information for Art Class Teachers: Chemical Safety
Health Canada has developed this resource guide to help teachers involved in art classes become aware of the chemical risks when using art materials and how to minimize them. In addition, this guide can help teachers educate students, particularly children, about chemical safety, how to properly read labels and the safe use of art products.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: October 28, 2019
R102480
Inquiry Learning
This website, developed by the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and Ministry of Education, provides educators with a wide range of support materials (e.g., videos, webinars, tools, templates, and documents) organized around four categories: Plan for Inquiry, Engage in Inquiry, Assess within Inquiry, and Gallery of Inquiry.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R070158
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 1 "Preparing for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers as they prepare to plan for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats : Book Video Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R070157
Inquiry: Dr. J. Wilhelm Archived Webinar Part 2 "Planning for Inquiry"
Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm from Boise State University discusses inquiry learning as represented in Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula. This archived webinar supports teachers in planning for inquiry-based teaching and learning. Visit the Saskatchewan School Library Association (SSLA) Inquiry website to find a wide variety of support materials and resources.
Media and Formats : Book Video Website
Topic : Inquiry
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R102491
LIVE Arts Saskatchewan
LIVE (Live Interactive Video Education) Arts Education is an innovative distance learning program for students in Grades 1 to 9. These live broadcasts bring professional artists into the classroom to support the provincial Arts Education curriculum in the areas of Visual Arts, Drama, Music and Dance. The broadcasts are available in all Saskatchewan schools as streaming video. Teachers' guides including hands-on activities accompany each program. Register online.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R103762
Opportunities to Address Child Abuse Prevention Education and Response
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R102476
Responding to Arts Expressions
Responding to arts expressions is an important part of arts education. Viewing and listening are discovery processes that require critical and creative thinking in order to develop deep understanding of the arts. Throughout their arts education experiences, students are encouraged on a regular basis to respond actively to a wide range of art works from each of the four strands including dance, drama, music, and visual art. Students are also engaged in responding to films and other interdiscip...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 14, 2020
R102870
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Kindergarten to Grade 5
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 18, 2020
R007923
Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
This site has been created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 22, 2019
R104586
Teaching Sensitive Content in the Classroom

The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:

  • ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
  • teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
  • meet curricular outcomes.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2022
R012571
The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
The Adaptive Dimension refers to the concept of making adjustments to any or all of the following variables: learning environment, instruction, assessment and resources. Adjustments to these variables are intended to make learning meaningful and appropriate and to support student achievement. In the Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backg...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 15, 2020
R012702
The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
This website is a comprehensive attempt to chronicle traditional Métis history and culture on the World Wide Web and contains a wealth of primary documents - oral history interviews, photographs and various archival documents - in visual, audio and video files. In addition, many resources such as Steps in Time and Gabriel Dumont: Métis Legend have also been added to this site. Finally, new material, suitable for general information and for educators, has also been commissioned for The Virtual...
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020
R007925
Treaty Education Learning Resource
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource is designed for teachers to assist them in integrating the Treaty content and perspective with Saskatchewan's curricula and is based on the inquiry method of teaching. It provides information about Treaties, First Nations people and the history of what is now known as Saskatchewan, as well as sample learning experiences, assessment ideas and suggested resource materials to support teachers in the development of their lessons.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020
R102702
Treaty Education Outcomes and Indicators
The Treaty Education outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry and discovery. When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R102482
eCast / LIVE Archive
LIVE (Live Interactive Video Education) Arts Education Archive of past distance learning programs for students in Grades 1 to 9. If your class missed a live broadcast, you can access this archive of previous broadcasts to bring professional visual and performing artists and filmmakers into the classroom in support of the provincial Arts Education curriculum. Click the On Demand link and select LIVE Arts Saskatchewan in the drop down box.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
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