Take a look at some of our new acquisitions at the OISE Library! Here are a few from our Curriculum Resources Collection.

The Art Treasure Hunt: I Spy with My Little Eye

By Doris Kutschbach. This fantastic book offers a unique interpretation of the traditional “I Spy with My Little Eye” game. Search for design details such as animals, keys, or colour patterns, in 21 reprinted artworks by famous artists. The picture puzzle book is an engaging way to introduce children to the diverse world of art, and the subjective experience of what determines whether something is art.

Young Children as Artists: Art and Design in the Early Years and Key Stage 1

We have also acquired a volume on cultivating the creativity of young children. Suzy Tutchell, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Winchester, explores how to design, develop and support an artistic environment for young children. The book includes practical advice and suggestions for developing skills for positive engagements between adults and children, understanding and analyzing child involvement in art, and more.

The Tree That Time Built: a celebration of nature, science, and imagination

A different form of art, this curriculum resource consists of works by poets asking some of the same questions as scientists, questions about the living things in the world, where they come from, and how we fit in all of them. While scientists turn to experiments to answer these questions, these poets turn their questions into works of art.

Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: Middle School and High School Editions

Two other curriculum resources that have been acquired by the OISE Library are the Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: Middle School Edition, and the Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators: High School Edition. These two books, published by the United States Institute of Peace, were designed to help prepare the next generation of peacebuilders, encompassing interactive peacebuilding lessons, themes, and skills, for students ages 11-18.

If you’re looking for some guidance on searching our Curriculum Resources, check out our research guide here.

As a reminder, Curriculum Resources are only available to be borrowed by current OISE students, faculty, and staff; CTEP students; and OISE Alumni Readers. However, everyone is welcome to take a look at our resources. The Curriculum Resources Collection is located on the third floor of the library, and our New Acquisitions can be found on the Ground Floor.