LibGuides: Language Arts: Kindergarten

New Alberta Curriculum

New E.Lang/Lit Curriculum K-6
**Note: Read the Implementation Dates CAREFULLY. DRAFT Curriculum is also included alongside currently implemented curriculum.

Implementation Dates:

Sept. 2022: K-3 ELA, Math; K-6 PEW

Sept. 2023: 4-6 ELA, Math, K-3 Science, French

ELA Programs of Study Grades 7-9
Outlines what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
Illustrative Examples for English Language Arts K
ELA Implementation guides and Illustrative Examples include sample learning activities and strategies by grade. A great place to start.
LearnAlberta Resource Search
LearnAlberta: Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. ULethbridge login provided in PS 1.

Education for Reconciliation: Sample ELA Lesson Plan
Alberta Education Samples lessons in Fine Arts, Science, ELA and Social Studies from Gr. 1-9.

Literacy Place: A K-3 Language Arts Program
Comprehensive literacy program with read-aloud teaching plans, guided reading plans, assessment resources and more.

Engaging Students ECS
Lesson material organized by grade and subject. Find material you can reuse and adapt.
NCTE: National Council of Teachers of English
Rich resource for ELA strategies, lesson plans, PD etc. U.S. based but highly recommended.
ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.

Tumblebooks
300+ animated, talking picture books and 40+ chapter books (some French and Spanish titles). Includes puzzles, games, and resources for teachers.
The Critical Thinking Consortium
*Create Your Own one-year Account with Access Code on CurrLab password sheet. Vancouver based advocate for critical thinking and inquiry. Several guides and resources are alsofree on their site.
AAC Assessment Materials
Sample rubrics and performance tasks (Search by Grade and Subject). Sign in with Microsoft (your Uleth credentials).
Follett Shelf
Fiction and non-fiction ebooks to share with your students. Access with currlab user name and password.

Social Studies Literature Connections
Two Homes by Claire Masurel
The earth and I by FrankAsch
The name jar by Yangsook Choi
My kokum called today by Iris Loewen