Introducing the Early Learning Framework
Educators consider Indigenous resources and begin conversations with colleagues, families, and children about the importance of Indigenous culture and history in Canada.
In a Grade 2 classroom, the children are learning about Indigenous experiences by reading children’s books by Indigenous authors. Some of these books are about residential schools in Canada.
The educator invites Indigenous partners from the community to come into the classroom and to safely and gently speak with children about these experiences, and allow the children to ask questions and have respectful and safe discussions.
The educator invites children’s learning through literature and a guest speaker.
How might you respectfully ask Elders for guidance on cultural protocols, and then share them with staff, parents, and children?
How might you bring ideas and concepts you have learned through Indigenous partners and resources into your program?
See page 70 in the Early Learning Framework.