Across Ages at Home Learning Opportunities
Below caretakers can find videos which discuss potential learning opportunities, resources, and activities for various at home learning experiences.
Printable ‘My Favourite Family Meal’ Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJKXQ4wSMnGLa_8V950-MgJ8jOnkOmKHc5XV9c5KB3M/edit
P - Grade 3, Tackling Gender Stereotypes
Below you can find a precursor video to a read-aloud that tackles gender stereotypes.
The following video is for parents:
The following video is for parents:
Helpful resources for parents around gender stereotypes:
- https://www.sandyford.scot/parents-sandyford/pre-5/gender-stereotyping/
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/preschool/how-do-i-talk-with-my-preschooler-about-identity
- https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/576091/gender-roles-kids/
- https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/question-corner/childrens-books-that-break-gender-stereotypes
Article Citations:
- Marjanovic-Umek, L. & Fekonja-Pekalai U. (2017). The Roles of Child Gender and Parental Knowledge of Child Development in Parent-Child Interactive Play. Sex Roles, 77, 496-509.
- McDonald, S. M. (1989). Sex Bias in the Representation of Male and Female Character's in Children's Picture Books. The Journal of Genetic Psychology: Research and Theory on Human Development, 4, 389-401.
- Pike, J. & Jennings, N. (2005). The Effects of Commercials on Children's Perceptions of Gender Appropriate Toy Use. Sex Roles, 52, 83-91.
- Tepper, C. & Cassidy, K. (1999) Gender Differences in Emotional Language in Children's Picture Books. Sex Roles, 40, 265-280.
- Weitzman, L., Eifler, D., Hokada, E., & Ross, C. (1972). Sex-Role Socialization in Picture Books for Preschool Children. American Journal of Sociology, 77, 1125-1150.
- https://www.sandyford.scot/parents-sandyford/pre-5/gender-stereotyping/
- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/preschool/how-do-i-talk-with-my-preschooler-about-identity
- https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/576091/gender-roles-kids/
- https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/question-corner/childrens-books-that-break-gender-stereotypes
Article Citations:
- Marjanovic-Umek, L. & Fekonja-Pekalai U. (2017). The Roles of Child Gender and Parental Knowledge of Child Development in Parent-Child Interactive Play. Sex Roles, 77, 496-509.
- McDonald, S. M. (1989). Sex Bias in the Representation of Male and Female Character's in Children's Picture Books. The Journal of Genetic Psychology: Research and Theory on Human Development, 4, 389-401.
- Pike, J. & Jennings, N. (2005). The Effects of Commercials on Children's Perceptions of Gender Appropriate Toy Use. Sex Roles, 52, 83-91.
- Tepper, C. & Cassidy, K. (1999) Gender Differences in Emotional Language in Children's Picture Books. Sex Roles, 40, 265-280.
- Weitzman, L., Eifler, D., Hokada, E., & Ross, C. (1972). Sex-Role Socialization in Picture Books for Preschool Children. American Journal of Sociology, 77, 1125-1150.
Read-aloud of 'I Don't Fit' by Danika Berghamer, Cassidy Lewis, Jill Northcott, & Meaghan Petersen (kid-friendly/child intended viewing):
Grade 1: Integrated Social Studies Unit: Mi'kmaq Studies
Below you will find relevant resources for teaching the following in-classroom unit at home: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ehH9S1nLVIvdDuZ0dr0FIs5F-aW8yZSZAM5Kzy3AX4/edit?usp=sharing
- Unama'ki Natural Resources Link: https://www.uinr.ca/
- Tiam - This is Our Story (Lisa Young & Clifford Paul, 2014) Link: https://www.uinr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tiam-This-is-our-Story-WEB-1.pdf
- Tiam - This is Our Story (Lisa Young & Clifford Paul, 2014) Link: https://www.uinr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tiam-This-is-our-Story-WEB-1.pdf
Potential Nova Scotia Maps for Lesson:
- https://www.transcanadahighway.com/NovaScotia/Map.asp
- https://novascotia.ca/abor/aboriginal-people/community-info/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%EA%9E%8Ckma%EA%9E%8Cki#/media/File:The_Mi'kmaq.pngential
- Blank Printable NS Map: https://d-maps.com/m/america/canada/novascotia/novascotia04.pdf
- Mi’kmaq Honour Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNf1FLW7D0U
- Meaning behind the lyrics of the Mi'kmaq Honour Song: http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture5.htm
- https://www.transcanadahighway.com/NovaScotia/Map.asp
- https://novascotia.ca/abor/aboriginal-people/community-info/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%EA%9E%8Ckma%EA%9E%8Cki#/media/File:The_Mi'kmaq.pngential
- Blank Printable NS Map: https://d-maps.com/m/america/canada/novascotia/novascotia04.pdf
- Mi’kmaq Honour Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNf1FLW7D0U
- Meaning behind the lyrics of the Mi'kmaq Honour Song: http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture5.htm
- Tiam Reading: https://www.uinr.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Tiam-This-is-our-Story-WEB-1.pdf
- Kid Friendly Moose Sites:
- https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-moose/
- https://www.kidzone.ws/animals/moose/facts.htm
- https://kids.kiddle.co/Moose
- https://sciencewithkids.com/science-facts/moose-facts.html
- https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/moose/384796
- Kid Friendly video on Endangered Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8CcAU2Lt0
- Moose Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13E7GKRL2S7HVEcXCQz9X9Unz9qL8t-CmIGl0wOyZ3EM/edit?usp=sharing
- Printable Create Your Own Animal & Habitat Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CR7k8gXJ92eonXGKXB0nmRCPI7kQohan3SSDfuindNo/edit?usp=sharing
- Printable Moose Poetry Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izgFyYoQtGSBvOUKQQmVYJ_zK1Qg90I1zGOirxiIR1k/edit?usp=sharing
- Kid Friendly Moose Sites:
- https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-moose/
- https://www.kidzone.ws/animals/moose/facts.htm
- https://kids.kiddle.co/Moose
- https://sciencewithkids.com/science-facts/moose-facts.html
- https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/moose/384796
- Kid Friendly video on Endangered Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8CcAU2Lt0
- Moose Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13E7GKRL2S7HVEcXCQz9X9Unz9qL8t-CmIGl0wOyZ3EM/edit?usp=sharing
- Printable Create Your Own Animal & Habitat Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CR7k8gXJ92eonXGKXB0nmRCPI7kQohan3SSDfuindNo/edit?usp=sharing
- Printable Moose Poetry Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izgFyYoQtGSBvOUKQQmVYJ_zK1Qg90I1zGOirxiIR1k/edit?usp=sharing
- Information on Oral Tradition:
- https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/oral_traditions/
- http://education.historicacanada.ca/en/tools/201
- http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture3.htm
- Information on Time Immemorial: https://indspire.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2017/09/LessonFirstPeoples.pdf
- Little Thunder: The Thundermaker (Alan Syliboy, 2015)
- https://www.amazon.ca/Thundermaker-Alan-Syliboy/dp/1771083298
- Petroglyphs Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s3VNCej_gahJ8J2jePJbSmXDFPlnBLb8SNPgXEKR9pQ/edit?usp=sharing
- Past Mi’kmaq Communities Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18Sny5-BUhQli6RXKPOF8zagcNgSXC70GO_r2ugXyQLQ/edit?usp=sharing
- Modern Mi’kmaq Communities (Exploring Glooscap) Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gNc2MTf_0NaSqAC283x-vEOE9sFYkyWM4vP5nfQVM78/edit?usp=sharing
- Traditional Mi’kmaq Food Sort Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5llY-2ja6YzGlXyhMyMik_Eq-p6M386CGwvBeycmho/edit?usp=sharing
- My Favourite Family Meal Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJKXQ4wSMnGLa_8V950-MgJ8jOnkOmKHc5XV9c5KB3M/edit?usp=sharing
My Last Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ywjlOxafg&feature=emb_title
- https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/oral_traditions/
- http://education.historicacanada.ca/en/tools/201
- http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture3.htm
- Information on Time Immemorial: https://indspire.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2017/09/LessonFirstPeoples.pdf
- Little Thunder: The Thundermaker (Alan Syliboy, 2015)
- https://www.amazon.ca/Thundermaker-Alan-Syliboy/dp/1771083298
- Petroglyphs Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1s3VNCej_gahJ8J2jePJbSmXDFPlnBLb8SNPgXEKR9pQ/edit?usp=sharing
- Past Mi’kmaq Communities Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18Sny5-BUhQli6RXKPOF8zagcNgSXC70GO_r2ugXyQLQ/edit?usp=sharing
- Modern Mi’kmaq Communities (Exploring Glooscap) Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gNc2MTf_0NaSqAC283x-vEOE9sFYkyWM4vP5nfQVM78/edit?usp=sharing
- Traditional Mi’kmaq Food Sort Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y5llY-2ja6YzGlXyhMyMik_Eq-p6M386CGwvBeycmho/edit?usp=sharing
- My Favourite Family Meal Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mJKXQ4wSMnGLa_8V950-MgJ8jOnkOmKHc5XV9c5KB3M/edit?usp=sharing
My Last Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ywjlOxafg&feature=emb_title
- Round Dance Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=626MhRl6aFQ
- Mi'kmaq Traditional Teachings & Practices Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZE47o1j-KGf3BeR5YC3CSYd_ELHxWkcW1D6ZtweSJCo/edit?usp=sharing
- Powwows, Music & Dance Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15yFyR0zMdLRdAlXXFbwZNdxatHV8E44trN4Bs3hSGY0/edit?usp=sharing
- Powwows, Music & Dance - Reflection handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXdS1vALwKfuWOU-Hdz-VONtj9dHlnpi6a0dCitmya4/edit?usp=sharing
- Medicine Wheel Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gQFbJ8U_tUhMvkO0AYjLw1CFwHxyXz5DfUNkjQ0TqvM/edit?usp=sharing
- Show What You Know Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14twUbEhy-NJqv9MLB3Uvo09g-EKBb1E5RbK3aymyDds/edit?usp=sharing
- Mi'kmaq Traditional Teachings & Practices Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZE47o1j-KGf3BeR5YC3CSYd_ELHxWkcW1D6ZtweSJCo/edit?usp=sharing
- Powwows, Music & Dance Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15yFyR0zMdLRdAlXXFbwZNdxatHV8E44trN4Bs3hSGY0/edit?usp=sharing
- Powwows, Music & Dance - Reflection handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zXdS1vALwKfuWOU-Hdz-VONtj9dHlnpi6a0dCitmya4/edit?usp=sharing
- Medicine Wheel Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gQFbJ8U_tUhMvkO0AYjLw1CFwHxyXz5DfUNkjQ0TqvM/edit?usp=sharing
- Show What You Know Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14twUbEhy-NJqv9MLB3Uvo09g-EKBb1E5RbK3aymyDds/edit?usp=sharing