John A. McDougall School, Edmonton
Miss Davidson’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students loved the stories and the discussion and the activities that followed each book – including wonderful finger paintings in the style of artist, Iris Scott. After finishing the program, the students voted on their favourite book and Oh Theodore! was the winner. The […]
Evergreen Elementary School, Drayton Valley
Ms. Snider’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and had great discussion after each book! Good job, Grade 2!
Wainwright Elementary School, Wainwright
Mrs. Stang’s Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students related to and enjoyed the four books as well as the discussion questions and activities that followed each story. In particular the students enjoyed researching ‘strange’ animals behaviours and looking at significant animals in different countries! Way to go, Grade 3!
Arrowwood School, Arrowwood
Ms. Williams’ Grade 3/4 Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the books Tanna’s Owl and It’s Raining Cats and Cats! The students furthered their learning to include endangered wild animals in Alberta, and discovered what they can do to help! Way to go students!
St. Michael’s School, Bow Island
Mrs. Gutfriend’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and had great discussion following each book! The students even made a Kindness Tree as a post-reading activity. Way to go, Grade 4!
Erskine School, Erskine
Miss Chaffin’s Kindergarten Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the activities that followed each book. The more the students had the book read to them, the more ideas and thinking was created. Good job, Kinders!
Rideau Park School, Edmonton
Ms. Mayr’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students loved the books and the discussion and activities that followed each story. The students showed growth in their empathy and understanding the weight of being a responsible pet owner through discussing their opinions on responsibilities of pet owners and spay/neutering both before and […]
École Meridian Heights School, Stony Plain
Ms. Kerr’s Grade Six Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students used centers to work their way through each book, having a new activity at each center. The students were able to compare some of their own pets to the animals and learn about proper care. Bravo, Grade 6!
Iron River School, Iron River
Mrs. Carroll’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students connected the stories to their own animals and the importance of caring for them! The students had a great discussion on how to help an animal in need (who to tell) and what that entails. Way to go, Grade 2!
Iron River School, Iron River
Mrs. Carroll’s Grade Four Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book! Students have even planned what to do if they find an animal in distress, as well as planning a fundraiser for their local SPCA! Amazing job, Grade 4!