Sangudo Community School, Sangudo
Ms. Smith’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed listening to the stories and the discussion that was had after each one. The students read the book as a whole class and then used a sharing circle to discuss, which allowed everyone the chance to speak and ensured they were listened […]
Hidden Valley School, Calgary
Ms. Dang’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed all the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Lots of great discussion was had on caring for animals and why an animal might be put up for adoption. Way to go, Grade 2!
Radisson Park School, Calgary
Miss Tomyn’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed listening to the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The students enjoyed predicting what each story would be about just by looking at the book covers. After reading Hey Little Ant, the student empathized with the ant and […]
Richard Secord Elementary School, Edmonton
Mrs. Hawes’ Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each one. The students watched videos of cat body language and compared it to the characters in the stories. Students were able to make connections between their pets and how they treated them, […]
SunnySite Colony School, SunnySite Colony
Mrs. Burt’s students participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed listening to the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The ‘Which Animal Would You Adopt?’ animal game was a favourite with the students! Way to go, students!
Sherwood School, Calgary
Ms. Garana’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed listening to the stories, Tanna’s Owl and One Duck, and the discussion and activities that followed both books. The students engaged in making a connection with their own personal experience through discussion. They showed empathy by relating their own experiences and challenges […]
Northcott Prairie School, Airdrie
Ms. Guenther’s Grade One class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each one. AnimalTales was paired with the Dare to Care program to support the school’s wellness program. The students were able to make connections to treating animals with empathy and treating each other […]
Ecole La Trinité, Stony Plain
Miss Boucher’s Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Fantastic job, Grade 3!
Thorncliffe School, Calgary
Ms. Dobson’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Students shared personal stories about their experience with their pets and friends and also did a lot of journal writing and visual journal documentation. Bravo, Grade 1!
Red Deer Lake School, Foothills
Mrs. Felske’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The students especially enjoyed playing the charades game where they learned the importance of reading body language of both animals and people! Way to go, Grade 1!
