Career Education

Career Central (K/1) : Builder / Construction.

DLC, 2019.


1 "34 piece" Modular blocks set with laminated instructions; 4 plastic tools; 2 bullclips; 3 books (B is for Bulldozer, Alphabet Under Construction, Community Helpers: Construction Workers); 1 road crew vest; 1 vinyl city backdrop; 2 colorful cloth cartoon backdrops; 2 felt safety vests; 2 felt toolbelts with tools; 20 square wooden blocks. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

1 "34 piece" Modular blocks set with laminated instructions; 4 plastic tools; 2 bullclips; 3 books (B is for Bulldozer, Alphabet Under Construction, Community Helpers: Construction Workers); 1 road crew vest; 1 vinyl city backdrop; 2 colorful cloth cartoon backdrops; 2 felt safety vests; 2 felt toolbelts with tools; 20 square wooden blocks. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Culinary (Chef).

DLC, 2019.


3 books (Sam the Chef, Community Helpers: Chefs, Soup Day); 2 aprons and chef hats; carton of 6 eggs; 9 piece baking supply set; 10 piece kitchen utensil set; 1 potholder. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Farm Market

DLC, 2019.


1 book 'Eating the Alphabet'; 1 book 'On the Farm, at the Market'; 'Community Helpers - Farmers'; 1 cash register with money and credit card; 1 little market chair cover; 1 vegetable blanket; 2 bull clips; 1 apron; 1 shopping basket with miscellaneous items; fruits (plums, cantaloupe). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

1 book 'Eating the Alphabet'; 1 book 'On the Farm, at the Market'; 'Community Helpers - Farmers'; 1 cash register with money and credit card; 1 little market chair cover; 1 vegetable blanket; 2 bull clips; 1 apron; 1 shopping basket with miscellaneous items; fruits (plums, cantaloupe). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Firefighters

DLC, 2019.


2 books (Firefighter Pete and Community Helpers) 1 Fire Truck blanket, 2 bull clips, 2 Firefighter jackets, 2 Firefighter hats, 2 plastic hatchets, 2 fire hoses, 2 toy walkie talkies, and 2 plastic fire extinguishers. Comes with batteries for the walkie talkies. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

2 books (Firefighter Pete and Community Helpers) 1 Fire Truck blanket, 2 bull clips, 2 Firefighter jackets, 2 Firefighter hats, 2 plastic hatchets, 2 fire hoses, 2 toy walkie talkies, and 2 plastic fire extinguishers. Comes with batteries for the walkie talkies. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Librarian

DLC, 2019.


2 books (Pete the Cat checks out the Library and Community Helpers); 1 Book shelf blanket; 2 bull clips; 1 puppet for storytime; 1 stamp; 1 pad of paper; 1 book basket; 1 book for storytime; 2 paper bookmarks. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

2 books (Pete the Cat checks out the Library and Community Helpers); 1 Book shelf blanket; 2 bull clips; 1 puppet for storytime; 1 stamp; 1 pad of paper; 1 book basket; 1 book for storytime; 2 paper bookmarks. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Mechanic.

DLC, 2019.


1 Blue Scooter Board, 1 automobile blanket, 1 Toolbelt Tshirt, 2 books ("Cars and Trucks and Things that Go" and "Community Helpers: Mechanics"), 2 bullclips, and 6 miscellaneous plastic tools. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Medical Professionals

DLC, 2019.


2 Doctor smocks, 2 (small fitting) Nurse costumes (smocks, pants, cap), 2 stethoscopes, 2 blood pressure cuffs, 2 velcro bandaids, 6 test tubes with case, 2 plastic thermometers, 2 plastic scissors, 2 plastic needles, 2 plastic reflex hammers, 3 books ("Helping You Heal", "The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor", and Community Helpers: Doctors"). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

2 Doctor smocks, 2 (small fitting) Nurse costumes (smocks, pants, cap), 2 stethoscopes, 2 blood pressure cuffs, 2 velcro bandaids, 6 test tubes with case, 2 plastic thermometers, 2 plastic scissors, 2 plastic needles, 2 plastic reflex hammers, 3 books ("Helping You Heal", "The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor", and Community Helpers: Doctors"). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Optometrist (Eye Doctor).

DLC, 2019.


2 White Lab Coats, 3 Occluders (for covering one eye), 2 Eye charts, eyeglasses (6 frames), 2 books ("Arlo Needs Glasses" and "Douglas, You Need Glasses!"). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Police

DLC, 2019.


2 books (Police Officers on Patrol and Community Helpers), Police Station Blanket, 2 bull clips, 2 each of: Police vest, hat, baton, handcuffs with "key", walkie talkie (with sound), police card with lanyard, clip on badge, whistle, flashlight. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

2 books (Police Officers on Patrol and Community Helpers), Police Station Blanket, 2 bull clips, 2 each of: Police vest, hat, baton, handcuffs with "key", walkie talkie (with sound), police card with lanyard, clip on badge, whistle, flashlight. This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Central (K/1) : Veterinarian

DLC, 2019.


1 Pet Clinic Chair Cover; 1 plush bunny; 1 vet costume (smock, cap, face mask) with stuffed dog, stethoscope, syringe, thermometer, name tag; 1 Animal Carrier with stuffed dog, 1 bowl, 1 tray, grooming brush, tweezers, scissors, blood pressure cuff, reflex hammer, tongs, ear examiner, mirror tool; 4 books ("A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian" "Biscuit visits the Doctor" "Olivia becomes a Vet" "Community Helpers - Veterinarians"); 7 animal x-rays with matching picture. NOTE: x-rays can be used with light tables (available separately from the DLC). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.
Date Published:2019

1 Pet Clinic Chair Cover; 1 plush bunny; 1 vet costume (smock, cap, face mask) with stuffed dog, stethoscope, syringe, thermometer, name tag; 1 Animal Carrier with stuffed dog, 1 bowl, 1 tray, grooming brush, tweezers, scissors, blood pressure cuff, reflex hammer, tongs, ear examiner, mirror tool; 4 books ("A Day in the Life of a Veterinarian" "Biscuit visits the Doctor" "Olivia becomes a Vet" "Community Helpers - Veterinarians"); 7 animal x-rays with matching picture. NOTE: x-rays can be used with light tables (available separately from the DLC). This kit belongs to the Career Central series, a hands-on, play-based set of materials to encourage the exploration of careers at the Kindergarten level. Order one kit or combine kits as desired.

Date Published:2019

Career Education : Grades 2-3


What do people do all day? -- Dreaming up -- The sharing circle -- When I grow up -- Nibi's water song -- What's my superpower? (2 copies) -- If you love __you could be (x2) -- 7 laminated images -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Grade TWO and THREE Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities HIGHLIGHTS include opportunities for students to: • learn about inukshuks and the Nunavut while considering their own super-power! • experience the sharing circle and explore the importance of water to the First Nations (great connection to Science and the water cycle) • explore architecture and build their own version All of this through lessons that integrate English Language Arts, ADST, Social Studies and.
Date Published:2023

What do people do all day? -- Dreaming up -- The sharing circle -- When I grow up -- Nibi's water song -- What's my superpower? (2 copies) -- If you love __you could be (x2) -- 7 laminated images -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Grade TWO and THREE Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities HIGHLIGHTS include opportunities for students to: • learn about inukshuks and the Nunavut while considering their own super-power! • experience the sharing circle and explore the importance of water to the First Nations (great connection to Science and the water cycle) • explore architecture and build their own version All of this through lessons that integrate English Language Arts, ADST, Social Studies and.

Date Published:2023

Career Education : Grades 4-5


Train of thought game -- The game of Life -- Monopoly junior -- 100 things to be when you grow up -- Flight of the hummingbird -- I am one -- If I built a school -- Who do I want to become? -- What do you do with a chance? -- Happy dreamer -- The girl who never made mistakes -- Hidden figures -- Maybe -- If I built a house -- Grow your mind: build resilience -- Mistakes help us learn -- Empathy -- Integrity -- Jobs using math -- Jobs using science -- Jobs using technology -- Dream jobs in math -- dream jobs in engineering -- dream jobs in technology -- dream jobs in science -- Fashion industry -- Health care industry -- Professional sports industry -- Music industry -- Lesson plans.
Date Published:2023

Train of thought game -- The game of Life -- Monopoly junior -- 100 things to be when you grow up -- Flight of the hummingbird -- I am one -- If I built a school -- Who do I want to become? -- What do you do with a chance? -- Happy dreamer -- The girl who never made mistakes -- Hidden figures -- Maybe -- If I built a house -- Grow your mind: build resilience -- Mistakes help us learn -- Empathy -- Integrity -- Jobs using math -- Jobs using science -- Jobs using technology -- Dream jobs in math -- dream jobs in engineering -- dream jobs in technology -- dream jobs in science -- Fashion industry -- Health care industry -- Professional sports industry -- Music industry -- Lesson plans.

Date Published:2023

Career Education : Grades 6-8


Canadaopoly -- The game of Life -- Pit game and instructions -- Priority check game -- Dare to be different -- Stories for kids who dare to be different -- Go show the world -- Trying -- I am human -- What do you do with an idea? -- 125 cool inventions -- Activism and volunteering -- 11 books "Careers if you like.." Travel -- social interaction -- helping people -- research and analysis -- working with your hands -- video games -- problem solving -- creative arts -- animals -- the outdoors -- sports -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Grade SIX to EIGHT Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities Opportunities for students to: · develop a class Trying Agreement and explore their own personal goal. · create their own I am human poem and research the strengths, choices, and contributions of another human. · delve into the problem-solving method and learn how to turn a problem into an opportunity. · explore career clusters – and learn about non-fiction text features. .
Date Published:2023

Canadaopoly -- The game of Life -- Pit game and instructions -- Priority check game -- Dare to be different -- Stories for kids who dare to be different -- Go show the world -- Trying -- I am human -- What do you do with an idea? -- 125 cool inventions -- Activism and volunteering -- 11 books "Careers if you like.." Travel -- social interaction -- helping people -- research and analysis -- working with your hands -- video games -- problem solving -- creative arts -- animals -- the outdoors -- sports -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Grade SIX to EIGHT Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities Opportunities for students to: · develop a class Trying Agreement and explore their own personal goal. · create their own I am human poem and research the strengths, choices, and contributions of another human. · delve into the problem-solving method and learn how to turn a problem into an opportunity. · explore career clusters – and learn about non-fiction text features. .

Date Published:2023

Career Education : Kindergarten/Grade 1


I want to be a lot -- Be you! -- Great job, mom! -- Great job, dad! -- Be a maker -- What we'll build -- Community helpers (20 books) -- Pay Day game -- Found it! game -- When I grow up game -- Go fish game -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Kindergarten and Grade ONE Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities Opportunities for students to: • build self-awareness by considering the things they love to do and the words that describe them. • discover community by looking at the ‘jobs’ of Mom and/or Dad. • explore possibilities through creative play integrating ADST as well as a Blast Off Series that looks at different Careers – a great way to teach students about non-fiction books! All of this through lessons that integrate English Language Arts, ADST, and Arts!
Date Published:2023

I want to be a lot -- Be you! -- Great job, mom! -- Great job, dad! -- Be a maker -- What we'll build -- Community helpers (20 books) -- Pay Day game -- Found it! game -- When I grow up game -- Go fish game -- Lesson plans. Career Education Lit Kit - Kindergarten and Grade ONE Self-Awareness, Community, and Exploring Possibilities Opportunities for students to: • build self-awareness by considering the things they love to do and the words that describe them. • discover community by looking at the ‘jobs’ of Mom and/or Dad. • explore possibilities through creative play integrating ADST as well as a Blast Off Series that looks at different Careers – a great way to teach students about non-fiction books! All of this through lessons that integrate English Language Arts, ADST, and Arts!

Date Published:2023

Corner store : Grade Three

Langley School District Foundation.


Audience: Gr. 3. Audience: Grade Three. Titles : ‘Once Upon a Dime’ by Nancy Kelly Allen, ‘Pigs Will Be Pigs : Fun with Math and Money’ by Amy Axelrod, ‘Sluggers’ Car Wash’ by Stuart J. Murphy. We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (Gr.3) includes 1 lesson plan binder. The binder contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture books. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains three picture books. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.
Date Published:2012

Audience: Gr. 3. Audience: Grade Three. Titles : ‘Once Upon a Dime’ by Nancy Kelly Allen, ‘Pigs Will Be Pigs : Fun with Math and Money’ by Amy Axelrod, ‘Sluggers’ Car Wash’ by Stuart J. Murphy. We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (Gr.3) includes 1 lesson plan binder. The binder contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture books. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains three picture books. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.

Date Published:2012

Corner store : Grade Two

Langley School District Foundation.


Audience: Gr. 2. Audience: Grade Two. Titles: 'Math Man' by Teri Daniels, 'Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday' by Judith Viorst, 'Counting on Frank', by Rod Clement. We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (Gr.2) includes 1 lesson plan binder. The binder contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture books. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains two copies of three picture books for each grade level. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.
Date Published:2012

Audience: Gr. 2. Audience: Grade Two. Titles: 'Math Man' by Teri Daniels, 'Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday' by Judith Viorst, 'Counting on Frank', by Rod Clement. We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (Gr.2) includes 1 lesson plan binder. The binder contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture books. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains two copies of three picture books for each grade level. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.

Date Published:2012

Corner store : K-1

Langley School District Foundation.


We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. Audience: K to Grade 1. Audience: Kindergarten, Grade. 1. Titles: 'Benny's Pennies' by Pat Brisson, 'Bunny Money' by Rosemary Wells, 'Jelly Beans for Sale' by Bruce McMillan. (K). Titles: 'The Penny Pot' by Stewart J. Murphy, 'A Quarter from the Tooth Fairy' by Caren Holtzman, 'The Great Pet Sale' by Mick Inkpen. (Gr. 1.). The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (K-1) includes 1 lesson plan binder for each grade level. The binders contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture book lessons for each grade level. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains two copies of three picture books for each grade level. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.
Date Published:2012

We have chosen to leave the pennies in this kit based on the following thinking. • Kids need practice counting and this will help with place value of 10’s and 1’s • We still use “cents” in our daily shopping and purchasing world. (ie. A toy is $3.99) • This may help students to learn to round up and down. • The penny is still around in the USA. Audience: K to Grade 1. Audience: Kindergarten, Grade. 1. Titles: 'Benny's Pennies' by Pat Brisson, 'Bunny Money' by Rosemary Wells, 'Jelly Beans for Sale' by Bruce McMillan. (K). Titles: 'The Penny Pot' by Stewart J. Murphy, 'A Quarter from the Tooth Fairy' by Caren Holtzman, 'The Great Pet Sale' by Mick Inkpen. (Gr. 1.). The corner store kit is a full size replica store intended to teach primary students practical math and consumer skills. This kit (K-1) includes 1 lesson plan binder for each grade level. The binders contain instructions, blackline masters, shopping lists and picture book lessons for each grade level. Also included are all plastic fruits & vegetables, bins, cash registers, cash boxes, aprons, shopping baskets, money belts, printing style calculator and play money. This kit contains two copies of three picture books for each grade level. Donated by the Langley School District Foundation.

Date Published:2012

Developing Talents : Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism (LSS)

Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy


This book covers all aspects of the search for suitable careers for individuals on the autism spectrum. Of special importance is the emphasis upon developing social and communication skills.
Date Published:2008