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ECEC Sharing Space by https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v ECS/Grade 1 Collaboration Station en-us 2020-05-23 17:59:29 UTC 2026-02-21 06:04:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/135784844/f69bffc3c5193e2365db1c6d38ec7c7e/ECEC_Banner_Colour.png Zorbits jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593165170 This is a math game site. I find this to be better suited for younger grades (K-2). There are different "planets" that correspond to the different math strands. It is FREE, requires student login, and tracks progress.]]> 2020-05-25 15:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593165170 BrainPOP Jr. jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593169729 Brain Pop Jr. is currently a free resource (usually paid resource) that covers a variety of subjects. There are mini instructional videos paired with "quizzes" that correspond to what was taught.]]> 2020-05-25 15:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593169729 Epic Books jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593191426 This is a digital resource with a library of digital books. There are books linked to science and social concepts as well as many social stories. It also links to your google classroom roster and is great for screen sharing when reading books. ]]> 2020-05-25 15:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593191426 Digital Manipulatives jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593875688 This site offers digital manipulatives but does require flash.]]> 2020-05-26 01:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593875688 DREME Family Math michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593988119 Stanford's Development and Research in Early Mathematics Education has a site based on math-at-home. Resources and activity ideas to provide or build upon, with help from picture books, allow you to reach many outcomes within the AB Program of Studies.]]> 2020-05-26 04:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593988119 Learning Without Tears michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593990911 The Learning Without Tears program has a portal for teachers where you can unlock content during the final weeks of the school year. Access a variety of activities, resources, and assessments for developmental writing skills. Some content is unlocked, such as their Wet-Dry-Try app for your class when you sign up.]]> 2020-05-26 04:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/593990911 Number Tales jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595017288 These are great for learning number sense and representing numbers different ways.]]> 2020-05-26 15:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595017288 Blog: The Kindergarten Smorgasboard jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595019942 This is a blog that has great ideas from how to set up your classroom to great picture book ideas.]]> 2020-05-26 15:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595019942 Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595022961 They provide math and literacy games mainly using dice, cards, and dominoes. I have been using their resource "shuffling into math" to provide families with math games they can play at home]]> 2020-05-26 15:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595022961 10 dots book jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595027192 This is a great book for number sense, introducing 10 frames, and how to make 10.]]> 2020-05-26 15:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595027192 Book: Marian Small - Open Questions jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595032802 This is a great resource for problem solving. They are great for math warm-ups, small/large group discussions, and allow for plenty of entry/exit points for diverse learners.]]> 2020-05-26 15:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/595032802 Toy Theatre Manipulatives michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/596079650 This site has a variety of kid-friendly math manipulatives. My favourite is the marble jar!]]> 2020-05-27 03:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/596079650 College of Education https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/596991634 The instructional activities found in the links below are designed to promote the development of strong foundational literacy skills. Which ones you select will be determined by the following factors...]]> 2020-05-27 14:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/596991634 Emily Hanford jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597245413 Emily Hanford is a journalist that has spent the last 4 years researching the science behind reading. She has several podcasts and articles that are beginning to shift reading instruction.]]> 2020-05-27 15:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597245413 National Library of Virtual Manipulatives jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597259779 These digital manipulatives use the java format.]]> 2020-05-27 15:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597259779 Storyline Online jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597264655 Storyline Online features a variety of picture books read by celebrities. ]]> 2020-05-27 15:51:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597264655 Incorporating the Outdoors jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597269641 Alberta Council for Environmental Education has a great Resource Page. There are outdoor activities and ideas that can be utilized from home AND school.
CPAWS also put together this document on 5-min field trips connected to AB curriculum.]]> 2020-05-27 15:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597269641 What is the Early Childhood Education Council all about? michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597524255 A Specialist Council of the ATA for K-3...

to improve practice in the specialty by increasing members knowledge and understanding of this specialty;
to foster the professional development of members through membership activities and services;
to provide advice and expertise to the Association on learning and working conditions, curriculum and teacher preparation as related to early childhood education; and
to act through the Association as an advocate for the advancement and promotion of early childhood education.

]]> 2020-05-27 17:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597524255 How can you reach ECEC? michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597524566 Website: https://www.ecec-ata.com
Email: ececouncilata@gmail.com

Facebook: Early Childhood Education Council ATA ECS, 1, 2, 3

Twitter: @ECEC_ATA

Instagram: ecec_ata

]]> 2020-05-27 17:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597524566 StoryTime at Awnie's House michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597533851 This read-aloud site new book is posted every week. Has many popular and newer titles.]]> 2020-05-27 17:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597533851 Brightly Storytime michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597539081 Many read-alouds with Brightly Storytime have authors reading their own stories.]]> 2020-05-27 17:50:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597539081 Happy Cultivated michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597542146 Happy Cultivated has many popular or newer titles.]]> 2020-05-27 17:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597542146 Storytime with Ryan & Craig michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597545579 These two take on a bit more of a funny role with read-alouds. They are comedians turned YouTube sensations adding a lot of goofiness to reading. It is also nice to have males reading aloud, as many sites are female made or read.]]> 2020-05-27 17:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597545579 DREME TE michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597557630 The larger of Stanford's Development in Early Mathematics Education site, where there are opportunities for teachers to find resources for numeracy instruction. Resources ranging from the importance of different math concepts, to learning about how to teach them to your students.]]> 2020-05-27 18:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597557630 1,2,3 Zoo - Eric Carle michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597562067 Wordless picture book that counts out zoo animals on train cars.]]> 2020-05-27 18:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597562067 ATA's Lib Guides michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597567076 Here you will find a section of resources (videos, games, etc.) for Building Early Reading Skills compiled by the Alberta Teacher's Association.]]> 2020-05-27 18:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597567076 Digital Storytelling - ATA Lib Guides michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597569970 This is another Lib Guide compiled by the ATA with some Digital Storytelling resources.]]> 2020-05-27 18:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597569970 Talk Box michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597575764 Created with support from SLPs, handouts that support creating language-rich environments at home. Though it says preschool, many of these ideas are good for early years in general.]]> 2020-05-27 18:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597575764 Heggerty jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597659060 This is a phonemic awareness curriculum available for purchase. However, they have opened up a wide variety of free downloads (assessments, picture cards, e-learning lessons, etc.). What a perfect time to get a "trial" of a great (science-based) literacy program.]]> 2020-05-27 18:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597659060 ATA Lib Guides - Educator Resources (Early Childhood) michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597702437 This Lib Guide has a few resources linked for ECS educators.]]> 2020-05-27 19:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597702437 Publication Companies michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597709687 Many publication companies have Open Access eResources to help your programming. Check also with your District/Board for any credentials to access other resources that are specific to your sites.

Examples: Scholastic, Nelson, Pearson (some Mathology readers available)]]> 2020-05-27 19:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/597709687 Hanen Book Nook michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/598240380 Hanen is a Canadian organization dedicated to providing training, resources, and support for educators to promote rich language and literacy learning.

The Hanen Book Nook is a place where some titles are used to support different emergent literacy skills.]]> 2020-05-28 03:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/598240380 Inquiry jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/599537248 If you are interested in incorporating inquiry to your classroom the Galileo Educational Network is a great place to start.]]> 2020-05-28 16:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/599537248 Boom Cards jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/599917377 Boom Cards is a digital tool that can be used to teach concepts, pre-assess, or check for understanding. It is currently free and there are plenty of free "boom decks" available. These link to your google classroom. Try one by clicking HERE]]> 2020-05-28 19:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/599917377 Indigenous Literature https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600085885 If you are looking for various books or ideas to launch further conversations during the month of June, National Indigenous History Month or Indigenous Peoples Day there are a ton resources on this site. ]]> 2020-05-28 21:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600085885 Laurie McIntosh https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600091732 Laurie is a Kindergarten Teacher and is also teaching during these unprecedented times.]]> 2020-05-28 21:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600091732 Which One Doesn't Belong jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600182372 These are photos that ask students to choose and verbalize which item does not belong. Great for using descriptive language. This is also a paired picture book that could generate great discussion.]]> 2020-05-28 22:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600182372 Math Game Website jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600184073 This is a math game website levelled by grade.]]> 2020-05-28 22:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600184073 Ideas for PLAY for Parents jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600186494 Here is a letter put together with PLAY ideas for parents to use (or you when back in the classroom)]]> 2020-05-28 22:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600186494 Project Idea jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600187843 Using the book series "What if you had animal teeth/eyes/etc." Students create and write about themselves if they were to have a particular animal's eyes. Click here for more ideas to use with these books.]]> 2020-05-28 22:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600187843 Project Idea: Hey Little Ant jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600189954 Using the book Hey Little Ant this blog gave some great ideas of writing activities that could stem from the book.]]> 2020-05-28 22:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600189954 Digital Splat Game jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600191938 Here you will find in google slide format the SPLAT game useful for number sense and subitizing.]]> 2020-05-28 23:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600191938 A Pinch of Kinder jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600193272 A Pinch of Kinder is a blog with great ideas and plenty of free resources.]]> 2020-05-28 23:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600193272 Planning Resource jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600194890 This page has great planning tools to facilitate concept-based learning and inquiry.]]> 2020-05-28 23:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600194890 Pear Deck for Google michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600427006 Pear Deck allows you to make your Google Slides a little more interactive with the ability to create formative assessments and interactive questions. A pricey add-on that has Open Access at the moment.]]> 2020-05-29 03:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600427006 Starfall and ABCya michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600428847 Not much of an intro needed for Starfall or ABCya, as they are both go-to sites for many teachers!]]> 2020-05-29 03:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600428847 Julie Stern and Education to Save the World michellesnihur https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600431484 Julie Stern, known for her work with Conceptual Understanding has a site dedicated to providing programming and tools to educators for 21st century learning.
This link is for the resource portion of the site, a treasure trove for sure!]]> 2020-05-29 03:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/600431484 Disclaimer jacqueline_melon https://padlet.com/jacqueline_melon/nnwkoc10g4wozu2v/wish/611411546 The following resources and links were gathered in collaboration with individuals who took part in a sharing session.

Please note that the resources and links within this Padlet are not vetted, nor endorsed, by the Early Childhood Education council.

We as a specialist council encourage the use of professional judgement when any resource presents itself.

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