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Creative Innovators
In this activity, learners will be inspired to create without limitations! As they discover the endless possibilities of being a creator of technology, they will also be challenged to create something that would make a difference in their home, their classroom, or even in their community. Truly, the sky’s the limit when being a creative innovator!
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
Provincial Digital Pen Pals
In this activity, learners will begin to understand the value and importance of digitally communicating and collaborating across the globe. Learners will be encouraged to build digital friendships with peers across New Brunswick, as they also develop and become familiar with the technological tools available at their fingertips.
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
The Right Balance
In this activity, through discussion, mathematics and even a paper ball toss, learners will be able to co-construct the right balance of technology in their daily routines, while still prioritizing what’s most important to them.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
Healthy Digital Boundaries
In this activity, through discussion, hands-on activities and fractions, learners will be able to identify healthy digital boundaries to support their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
Creating with Purpose
The New Brunswick Digital Literacy Framework defines digital literacy as: The harmony of digital skills, attitudes, and behaviours that help students achieve their goals and become thoughtful and able citizens that contribute to the betterment of society and the common good.
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
Community Friends
In this activity, learners will begin to understand the value and impact of being part of a digital community focused on learning, empathy, and making a difference. Learners will also network with new digital friends, while gaining confidence, communicating with digital tools found in every classroom.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
This Is a Real Photograph!
In this activity, learners will use their “super eyes” to detect if an image or story online is real or fake! Experimenting with photography, learners will also co-construct online tips and tricks for how to spot fake information and determine what is true.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
Coding: Mission Possible
In this activity, learners will be challenged to solve missions in wizard-like style! Through a series of hands-on activities, learners will gain a better understanding of coding vocabulary and concepts that can then be transferred to digitally coded creations.
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
All-Weather Accessibility
In this outdoor learning activity, learners will solve messy playground problems by building solutions! Whether in fall, winter, or spring, learners will identify areas in their outdoor spaces in which seasonal changes affect the ability to get around. Using natural materials, learners may embark on constructing bridges, paths, tunnels, or water collectors – so that all learners can move and play together!
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
Busy Beavers
In this outdoor learning activity, learners will build mini-beaver lodges! Using natural materials, as well as techniques from these famous animal construction workers, learners will also re-enact a beloved children’s book, Five Busy Beavers, with their finished projects.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
The Three Little Financial Pigs
Young learners will hear the classic “Three Little Pigs” story with a financial twist! Adding and subtracting with Canadian money, learners will practice counting with a variety of bills and coins. Through hands-on building challenges, learners will also gain knowledge and explore the concepts of saving, spending, and investing with money.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
Mindfulness: “Bee”-ing In the Present Moment
Students will learn the meaning of mindfulness and why it is useful to learn and practice. Students will learn how their senses help them be mindful by focusing on the present moment. Mindfulness breathing will be taught to students using “BEE Breath”.
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5