Learning Commons Resources

We have a wide variety of books, curriculum and DVDs that cover drawing, cartooning, and art appreciation.

Curriculum Examples

  • ARTistic Pursuits
  • God and the History of Art,
  • Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade
  • Art Appreciation Supplementary Packs.

Search Terms

Use the following keywords to search for resources:

  • Art appreciation
  • Drawing
  • Art
  • Painting

To enter the Search Portal, click on the button below or through the main navigation bar at the top of any page on this site.

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Subscriptions

Log in to BrainPOP Jr. for the arts and technology videos available for Gr. K-3.

Go to BrainPOP Educators (no login required) which has the option to choose BC curriculum standards.

In BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr. you will find short animated movies, to creatively engage students in learning.  (Gr. K-8)  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

Log in to Discovery Education Canada and search for arts education topics.  There will be topics such as visual and performing arts, dance, music, theatre and visual arts.

Discovery Education Streaming Plus offers students award-winning digital or multimedia content.  (K-12 content)  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

Log in to Explora Primary.  Scroll down to find topics such as arts and music.

EBSCOhost’s Explora is a site to encourage student research with extensive, reliable content and ease of use.  (K-12 content)  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

Log in to Enchanted Learning.  You can search for Arts & Crafts or Art and Artists.

Enchanted Learning produces educational materials, mostly for Gr. K-3, which emphasize creativity and joy in learning.  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

Log in to KnowBC and search by going to an encyclopedia or book and searching it.

KnowBC is the leading general reference site for British Columbia, including such resources as the Encyclopedia of British Columbia and other reference works.  (Gr. K-12)  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

First log in to Learn360 before you choose a topic or “click” on a link.  Once in Learn360 select a topic such as Art, Music or Dance, then filter for the appropriate grade range.

Learn360 is a media-on-demand service or digital video library for Gr. K-12, with digital, audio and other support materials.  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.

Log in to World Book Early World of Learning (pre-K to Gr. 3) or World Book Kids (Gr. K-5) through the parent home page in Encom under “Curriculum Resources” or through the Subscriptions page in the Learning Commons Search Portal. World Book Kids has many fun art activities.

World Book is our online encyclopedia with research sites for all ages from K to 12.  Look for a full description under “Subscriptions” in the main menu above.