2026 Census Teacher's Kit
Activity 1: Colour and count

While you can use the current Web version to navigate the Teacher's Kit, each individual activity and handout is available in a downloadable PDF format. We encourage you to access the following PDF version in order to print and complete the activities.

2026 Census Teacher's Kit—Activity 1: Colour and count (PDF, 1.64 MB)

Time required:
1 class period (can be broken up into three shorter sessions)

Grade level:
Junior kindergarten (JK) and Grade 1

Lesson overview

Kindergarteners and Grade 1 students will practise their counting skills while colouring. Just as the census counts people, they will count objects in a picture. They will also be introduced to concepts specific to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Three themes are available: Counting Canada, Living in the North and Berry Counting.

Curriculum connections

  • Mathematics
    • Demonstrate an understanding of basic numbers.
  • Arts
    • Develop fine motor skills and consolidate understanding of colours.
    • Explore images from different cultures.
    • Identify basic forms.
  • Geography
    • Identify Canada and its basic provincial and territorial boundaries.
    • Identify differences within Canadian landscapes and agriculture.

Learning objectives

  • Gain a basic understanding of the census.
  • Gain a basic understanding of Canadian geography.
  • Be introduced to concepts specific to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities

Materials needed

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