Nursery/Preschool/Kindergarten Thematic Unit: Appendix and Resources

Turtle

turtle

Muskrat

muskrat

Turtle Back/Medicine Wheel

Shapes for a Turtle

shapes for a turtle

Teacher and Student Resources

Resources used in the Kindergarten Unit

Caduto, M. J., Bruchac, J., Ka-Hon-Hes, & Wood, C. (1997). Keepers of the Earth: Native American Stories and Environmental Activities for Children (1st Fulcrum trade paperback ed.). Golden, Colo: Fulcrum Publ.

Family Fun. (2008). Crystal Rock Garden. Retrieved from

Kohl, M. (1989). Mudworks: Creative Clay, Dough, and Modeling Experiences. Bright Ring Publishing.

Kraft. (2007). Crab Cracker Critter. Retrieved from http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/crab-cracker-critter-60590.aspx

Muskrats Den. (2004). How Muskrat Created the World. Retrieved from http://www.muskrat.com/index.htm#MuskratLegends

Oliveri, D. (2007). Bird Feeder. 

Tuskegee (1996). The Origin of Earth. Retrieved from http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/lore35.html

Optional Teacher Resources:

Beauchamp & Parsons. (2000) Teaching from the Inside Out. Edmonton: Duval House Publishing.

Hirschfelder, A. B., Molin, P. F., & Wakim, Y. (1999). American Indian Stereotypes in the World of Children: A reader and Bibliography (2nd ed.). Lanham, Md: Scarecrow

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. (2006). The Learning Circle; Classroom Activities on First Nations in Canada: Ages 12-14. Ottawa: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada. Retrieved from http://epub.sub.uni-hamburg.de/epub/volltexte/2009/ 1065/pdf/e_guide3.pdf

Optional Student Resources: These books are recommended to have for students to read/look at in quiet time or on their own time.

Bouchard, D., & Vickers, R. H. (1997). The Elders are Watching (3rd ed.). Vancouver: Raincoast Books.

Condon, P. (2001). Changes: the Turtle's Teachings. (2001). [cassette/compact disc]. Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute.

De Coteau Orie, S., & Canyon, C. (1996). Did You Hear Wind Sing Your Name? : An Oneida Song of Spring. New York: Walker.

Goble, P. (1996). Remaking the Earth: A Creation Story from the Great Plains of North America. New York: Orchard Books.

Ridout, S. B., Funk, J., & Saskatoon District Tribal Council (Eds.). (1991). "--And They Told Us Their Stories": A Book of Indian Stories. Saskatoon: Saskatoon District Tribal Council.

Taylor, C.J. (1994). Bones in the Basket: Native Stories of the Origin of People. Montreal: Tundra Books.