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My funds of knowledge include my childhood home situation (my dad being a stay-at-home dad and experiencing fatherhood and all he taught me about life)

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Household management - In my family there has always been an emphasis on managing oneself and life as a whole; keeping everything in line and staying organized (taking pride in accomplishments and tasks).

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Craftsmanship, creating art/jewelry and beading

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Growing up, my family highly valued creativity and the beauty of art. Therefore, my fund of knowledge as a kid comes heavily from artistic perspectives and creative thinking.

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One of my funds of knowledge is cooking. My family values the art of making every meal we eat. It was and is a huge part of my life as we strive try new foods and experiment in the kitchen.

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Farming is a skill that has been passed down for many generations in my family, so it represents a part of my funds of knowledge.

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My family’s tradition of having dinner together every Sunday has taught me the importance of connection, communication, and creating a supportive environment, values I aim to foster in my future classroom.

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History and culture looks like something unique to every person and child, therefore, it's important as teachers, to acknowledge how they understand their history to be able to provide them with education that truly benefits them

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My family's fund of knowledge is the importance placed on reading and literature; all of us grew up loving stories and sharing them with each other.

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Baking represents funds of knowledge to me because my family and I would bake cookies, cakes, etc. Some desserts were ones that are in my culture and some that are not.

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My funds of knowledge is my family cooking. These skills really helped me in real life with time management.

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I grew up with funds of knowledge about yoga and meditation, and my mom always relied on these practices to bring my family together. These practices encouraged me to grow up and still continue on with the same mindset she instilled in me from a young age.

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My funds of knowledge that success does not come from concrete steps. My mother graduated from university, and my stepfather did not graduate high school; however, both are very successful and fulfilled in life.

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In my family of entrepreneurs, I think my brother and I really watched and learned patience and hard work as a way of contribution

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Cooking is something that can mean so many things to so many different people. This element of funds of knowledge can bring families together in ways that can connect them while also teaching them new ideas, most importantly how cooking can carry personal aspects of people's lives and upbringing.

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Farming - learning to work hard for things, using the resources I have, building a sense of community with neighbours, learning how to keep going when times get tough

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Communication -> I come from a family where communication is very important. I have been raised in a way that I understand that it is okay to have feelings and my family and I often bond over shared communication.

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My family has a big tie into faith and how that shapes my family's relationships and household structure. It builds our conversations and the ways in which my family live.

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One of my funds of knowledge is helping others. I watched my parents support the community during hard times and I have absorbed that and now work in the "helping" profession.

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my funds of knowledge includes caring for one another. My mom is a PSW and she is always caring for everyone that she works with. This changed my outlook on life on how to care for other people.

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My fund of knowledge includes cooking, as my family loves to cook homemade meals. Specifically, my mom is very interested in the underlying products and chemicals that are put into certain foods used to cook and, therefore, is very cognizant of what ingredients she uses and what we eat on a daily basis.

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outdoor knowledge- my family does alot of camping and intense hikes which requires knowledge about safety in terms of weather, safe trails, poisenous plants/ fruits, animal safety, etc

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My family's traditions of big family dinners whenever we were able (holidays, summer vacation, weekends) taught me the importance of time with those you love and in a supportive environment

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My dad reading to me before bed every night. Reading was part of our nightly routine and family traditions

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My funds of knowledge is cooking and learning through others. Through this I am able to connect with my family and I am able to learn family traditions through while also spending family time.

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Child care- my family always babysat neighbourhood kids and younger siblings, and it became a huge part of my life and values to build relationships with children and putting their needs first.

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My families funds of knowledge emphasized the importance of reading. I grew up exposed to various types of literacy and stories from a young age. Sparking my love for reading

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Volunteering and staying engaged in my community was really encouraged by my parents. Due to this, I spend a lot of my time volunteering for different organizations.

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Growing up my household believed that playing board/card games would help nurture our problem solving skills and creativity. My fund of knowledge strays from a belief in using your own mind to problem solve.

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Funds of knowledge in my family relate to being active and playing sports and how they are a good way to release stress

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Summers spent up north growing up have taught me foundational knowledge about the wilderness/Canadian Shield that has influenced the way I choose to live now. This includes living sustainably and working at a summer camp where I pass on this knowledge to the next generation.

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I grew up living next to my grandparents until I was 3 years old. This meant my grandma was a big part of my very early childhood and the important times in my life as I grew up and hit milestones. She introduced music and reading to me which has grew my passion for these hobbies as an adult.

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My funds of knowledge stem from my family having always instilled individual creativity and expression; to make yourself happy rather than trying to appeal to others.

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Funds of knowledge to me is spending time with my family. I know that my family is always there for me always. This photo reminds me of the close relationship and love my family shares together

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My funds of knowledge in my family is the love for learning, constantly expanding my mind and world view, being exposed to different cultures, literacy, arts, books!, etc.

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One of my funds of knowledge is spending time together. When I was younger we spent a lot of time reading with my parents. It was a way to learn new and different things from books, being able to use our imaginations and grasp new information.

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Music is something that has always been very important to my family and a way for us to relax and connect. I have grown up with exposure to a wide range of genres and music is always playing in my household.

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In my family, "communication is key." No matter what my family is dealing with, we must always have open conversations and verbalize our feelings, especially when eating dinner together. My support system is extremely strong.

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Support - my family has always put forward the idea of supporting one-another so we are able to function individually in a successful way. This has cause me to understand how important it is to be a support system for my friends.

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Creativity- My funds of knowledge is creativity. My family values creativity, and growing up I had an artistic view of life, which has impacted the way I grow as an individual

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My funds of knowledge is learning how to cook and bake through my family members. As cooking has always been a staple in my household. Being creative through our meals has always been a core memory. The techniques and family recipes have also been passed down through generations.

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One of my funds of knowledge I learned from my family is the importance of staying active and taking part in physical activities. Ultimately, I have learned that these activities are fun, a great way to build friendships and important for my wellbeing and physical health.

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My mom taught me the skill of determination and motivation. My mom growing up had a goal of becoming a nurse practitioner and although she went through very low lows and questioned many times if she could do it, she stayed consistent with it and determined which brought her great success. Watching her grow everyday and see her success has been inspiring and has encouraged me to stay motivated and determined to reach my goals.