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Colette’s Picks – A collection of books and websites you may find helpful in your teaching practice (Elementary level)

Books & Websites A collection of books and websites you may find helpful in your teaching practice (Elementary level)
The Creative Process. A comprehensive handout for students, guiding them through the Creative Process, from idea generation, to research, experimentation, composition & image development strategies, feedback, creation, and reflection.
Encourage your students to stand up to their inner “art bullies” An interview with the author of 2 children’s books (“Art and Joy” and “How to Spot an Artist), Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator.
5 Instagram Accounts Worth Following Instagram accounts recommended for Primary teachers by Danielle Unger, along with descriptions.
The Vibrancy of Visual Journals An article by North Vancouver teacher, Gamelle Fitzgibbon, on the value of visual journals for both students and teachers
Inspiration Bingo A Bingo-format collection of quick art activities ranging from sketches to sculpture and photography to stimulate creativity and thinking outside of the box.
Media Arts Glossary A glossary of 50+ terms used frequently in Media Arts. Ready to print and share with students.
Aboriginal Artists This poster is a list of traditional and contemporary First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists, arranged by alphabet. It also provides their Nation(s) and a brief description of their work (medium, genre, etc.).
Artist Inquiry Tent Cards An attractive ready-to-print-and-assemble “tent card” with inquiry prompts to guide students through responses to particular artworks. Questions range from observation to inference and opinion. Print off enough copies for your students to work in groups or pairs. One student reads from the question side, while the other(s) use the sentence starters on side 2.
Teaching Students how to Critique A list of K-12 Learning Standards from the BC curriculum that show the progression of reflection and feedback through the grades, as well as links to resources that present a variety of ways to engage in critique that are age-appropriate
Aboriginal Perspectives This BC Ministry of Education resource provides comprehensive guidance to BC educators about how to infuse Aboriginal worldviews and perspectives into today’s classroom. It was created in collaboration with various Aboriginal communities, the First Nations Education Steering Committee, and the Ministry of Education.
First Peoples Principles This poster was originally created as a classroom resource by the First Nations Education Steering Committee for BC First Peoples classrooms, but the BC First Peoples Principles of Learning are now incorporated into every discipline, at every grade level. It guides educational practice throughout the province of BC.