Hands-on Materials

First Nations-specific | Inuit-specific | Métis-specific

Learning activities and programs for young children.

General:

The Edmonton Urban Aboriginal Accord Initiative
The Accord Initiative was created by the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee in response to a growing awareness of the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal Peoples residing in Edmonton.

Source: The Accord Initiative. 2006

The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Centre
is a non-profit organization that was established in 1975 under the direction of Grand Council Treaty #9, now known as the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). Explore this site and find many hands on materials such as books for all reading levels, board games, workshops and activity books.  Resources are available to order/purchase  in Oji-Cree, Cree, Ojibway and English.

First Nations Parents Club A Handbook for Parents
This handbook is intended to provide some general information about the structure of the school system, how to approach the school and build positive relationships help ensure that children’s needs are met, and how to create healthy learning environments at home. For simplicity, this handbook uses the term “parents.” However, the information included relates equally well to parents, family members, and other caregivers. 

Source: The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) 2009

Crunchers: A Fun Fast-Facts Game about Aboriginal People in Canada
A fun colouring activity to help children learn more about First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.

Memory Game
The following is a memory game you can play with the children in your care. To use, print two (2) copies of each of the following files. Cut out the cards and lay them all out upside down on a table. Take turns selecting cards and trying to match them with the other card with the same picture. You can use these as a way to teach new words and to generate discussion about different parts of the children's culture.

User Guide
Part 1 - Birds
Part 2 - Forest Creatures
Part 3 - Marine Life
Part 4 - Transportation
Part 5 - Family Life
Part 6 - Fruits & Vegetables
Part 7 - Housing
Part 8 - Tradition
Part 9 - Clothing

Healthy living activities for grades 4 to 6 
Provides Aboriginal-themed games that reinforce the importance of healthy eating and active living for school-aged children. Link requires PDF reader.

Source: National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (NADA).

EdSelect - Aboriginal Peoples - Lesson Plans
A collection of web sites for use in your classrooms. Although the focus of site selection is the Ontario, Canada curricula, many teachers and students throughout the global network find the links useful for their studies.

Developing Culturally Focused Aboriginal Early Childhood Education Programs: A Handbook
The 23-page handbook is essential reading or educators who want to integrate Aboriginal culture into early childhood programs. The author emphasizes that culture must be considered in all aspects of a program, including governance, policies, personnel selection, facility design, and budget planning. The handbook explains each of these aspects in detail, using examples of books and songs that educators can use.

Source: BC Aboriginal Child Care Society.

Aboriginal Languages: A Curriculum Guide for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Language reflects culture and defines a people. The curriculum for K-12 is an integrated model promoting the growth and development of students' communication skills in an Indian language and thereby enhancing cultural awareness.

Aboriginal Canada Portal kids page
Find Aboriginal specific games and activities.

Lungs Are For Life
A free school program for smoking prevention by The Lung Association. It is for all grades – from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

S-Team Heroes
Play this interactive game and learn how to stop bullying .

United Nations Cyberschoolbus - Indigenous Peoples
This site has been designed to help students and educators celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People through active learning.

So You Want to Involve Children in Research? A toolkit of good practice
Save the Children (2004)
A toolkit supporting children's meaningful and ethical participation in research relating to violence against children

So you want to consult with children?
Save the Children (2004)
This toolkit is based upon the experience of Save the Children - the largest international children's rights NGO - in helping to facilitate children's meaningful participation in the process leading up to, and including, the 2002 UN General Assembly Special Session on Children.

Newsletters

Interaction.ca
This extension of teh Canadian Child Care Federation's flagship magazine, Interaction, provides time-sensitive news about CCCF and the broader child care field. Click Here to subscribe.

BC Aboriginal Child Care Society E-Bulletin
Includes latest news about policies, training, funding and events. All subscribers can post information and questions to the list and updates from ACCS are sent out weekly. To subscribe, send a blank email message to
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