Morinville Public School, Morinville
Ms. Goldsmith’s Kindergaten Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The students really latched onto the idea that each animal needs to be loved and cared for. A lot of great discussion was had on how to make sure their pets feel […]
Brookwood School, Spruce Grove
Mrs. Fitzgerald’s Kindergarten Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the activities and discussion that followed each story. Students were eager to demonstrate their take-aways from the program as they role played at veterinarians in their in-class veterinarian clinic! Great job, Kinders!
Iron Ridge Elementary Campus, Blackfalds
Ms. McBride’s Kindergarten Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. To wrap up the four-week program, the students held a ‘Compassion Day’ at their school. Students had dog themed snacks and even made dog treats for dogs at their local animal shelter. […]
Thorncliffe School, Calgary
Ms. Dobson’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Students were able to make connections with their school’s focus on wellness and belonging as well as their study of Iqaluit after reading, Kamik an Inuit Puppy Story. Bravo, Grade 2!
CW Sears Elementary School, Tofield
Mr. Stewart’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Students especially enjoyed learning about caring for a guinea pig through listening to the poems in Oh Theodore! Great job, Grade 4!
William Taylor Learning Centre, Calgary
A select number of students in Mrs. Lacharite’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the books and the activities and discussions that followed each story. Bravo, Grade 1!
Evergreen Elementary School, Drayton Valley
Mrs. Flett’s Kindergarten Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students found the stories very relatable and they helped promote class discussion. The students really enjoyed the post reading activities, especially the ball toss reflection and the sequencing activity that accompanied Ginger. Great job, Kinders!
Bawlf School, Bawlf
Miss Ortman’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Students demonstrated empathy through the class discussions as well as through their writing. Way to go, Grade 4!
Manmeet Singh Bhullar School, Calgary
Ms. Barley’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 trying to read the body language of their classmates while playing charades and writing a letter the ant after reading Hey Little Ant. Fantastic job, Grade 1!
Thorncliffe School, Calgary
Mrs. Lisks’ Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The students particularly enjoyed retelling Not Norman! through Norman’s perspective and playing the ‘Which Animal Would You Adopt’ game. Bravo, Grade 2!