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using culturally relevant resources helps the kids to participate because they are using something that they know and are comfortable with. This creates a happy environment for learning and promotes kids to explore outside the learning centre. They can also discuss and learn more from their families because it’s something that elders know and probably have more knowledge than us educators.
 Sewing and hunting are the survival culture skills in Nunavut. By using making the ball, kids learn how it’s done and it’s a skill they will use in the future. Learning about the seal skin they get to appreciate and treasure the   Animals and learn about not being wasteful. Most of the seal parts are used in many ways. This saves the environment. It also makes them be aware of their surroundings and value their culture. It is also cost effective, most of the resources are acquired through hunting. They don’t have to spend money to have fancy toys , they reuse what is at their disposal.
Culturally resources are authentic which means less chances of exposure toxic chemicals and kids get to fell the actual texture of the animal skin while having fun and learning skills and language.

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Mmmm this is the fun part of ECE, being creative and using imagination. This allows to use what we have at our disposal. Same as with cultural resources we will get to find something materials to make something similar. It would have been easy to get ready made balls and juggle but that will take away the opportunity for the kids to create and development skills and growth. This activity doesn’t only focus on singing and eye coordination it also allows kids to participate in making the resources. For our balls are used a stocking and stuffed it with old shirts. We were aiming for something soft and less costly so we reused resources available. This taught kids to be value things and that most of the time all the things have use and they are worthy something before thrown in the garbage. 

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The benefits of having the culture in the resources is to show the kids how snf how the skin feels. The kids need to see and touch the skin and knows wherevit comes from and what the skin is also made for. The children need to respect the animals and the land. Help children relate to their culture by using the seal skin. 

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If had the seal skin fr our our course I could have used something else if we never had the seal skin. We can probably use something old like socks or cardboard. Them that the seal skin comes from seals and what else the skin is used for but if we don’t have the resources then it wont be useful for thr elders and the chidren. They use the skin for sleeping on in an igloo and going fishing.

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Culturally relevant resources help children feel that their culture and community are important. When they see materials that are familiar to them, they feel more comfortable and confident in learning. It helps them feel proud of who they are and where they come from. These resources also teach them to respect their family, traditions, nature, and community. It strengthens the connection between home , school, and the community, and helps the children grow into responsible and caring individuals.

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When the resources are not available, educators can be creative and use other materials that are easy to find. We can improvised by making our own learning tools using available items. We can also ask help from family members, elders, or the community to share stories, songs, games, and traditions. Explaining the meaning behind cultural practices is also important, so children still learn the value even if the original materials are not present. This shows children that learning can still happen with teamwork and creativity.

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1. This helps children have a reflection of both their home daycare and community atlarge.
 2. This eases the learning procedure as chidren identity materials used and they feel connected to traditional and cultural values of their community. 
3. Children are beginning to feel proud of themselves and tradition and cultural activities ,they are part of the community. 4. Children learn to respect fatherland ,animals , and family. And traditional costume. 
5. It builds a strong bond between the home, daycare, parents, teachers, peer , and the community. 
6. Children are trained to go out and become useful individuals and responsible people into the communities.

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1. For example my bag pack has no seal skin but I improvised by looking for some other materials and stuff to stitch my juggle balls , this has helped me to very creative as i can now impact my children’s education.,by trying to teach them how to use what ever material that is available to make what ever we want to do.
 2. I will like to do more research through friends and family to have more ideas on their songs, traditional activities,and plays  so we can jointly support the kids.
3. Explain to children the meaning and source of the various resources, and can explain even about the seal skin though i could not have, and explain to them that i used ordinary material instead of seal skin but also promise to show them the seal skin when available, and also which animal is the seal.
 4. Teach them respect for animals and fatherland and community as a whole. Teach them care to all. 

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INSTRUCTIONS: Post a photo of the juggling balls you found at home. Then answer the following two questions:

1. What are the benefits of having culturally relevant resources (such as seal skin juggling balls) for use in Early Childhood Education centres?

2. What can we do when we don't have access to these culturally relevant resources?