Description:

Have students…

  • Examine the illustrations then list 10 activities children participate in as suggested by the images.
  • Sort the images into regions. Look at the clues in the caption or on the back to determine which region they are from.
  • Select images from two regions and discuss the similarities and differences in the children’s activities. Write a summary statement in your own words and mention which two regions you are referring to.
  • Find an image of an activity you have done or still do, and write a couple of sentences about how the details are similar or different from your experience.

Materials:

  • 20-30 images of art produced by Canadians about their childhood; Label with Province or Territory name.
  • Or use the book, Canadian Childhoods by May Cutler, ed. Montreal: Tundra Books, 1989. ISBN: 0887762085 – A Tundra Anthology, in words and art showing children of many backgrounds growing up in many parts of Canada.  It is also serves as an  introduction to a variety of artists who do work appealing to children. The text includes stories of children of Jewish, Québécois, Caribbean, Chinese and Japanese backgrounds, among others.

Student Worksheet