Griffin Park School, Brooks
Mrs. Carpenter’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The books were used as stepping stones for students to learn about responsibility and being responsible pet owners. Students surveyed each other on the types of pets they have, and who does chores that come with having the pet. Students discussed options to raise money […]
École Campbelltown, Sherwood Park
The Grade Ones from École Campbelltown participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the books as well as the discussion and activities that followed. The students were highly engaged in the ‘charades’ game. Students even worked together to write a book about acts of kindness! Fantastic job Grade 1!
Major General Griesbach School, Edmonton
Mrs. Kozak’s Grade 3 Class participated in the AnimalTales program! The students enjoyed reading each book as well as the discussion that followed. The students related many of the stories to their own pets, and experiences. Fantastic job Grade 3!
St. Teresa Elementary School, Edmonton
Mrs. Dawson’s Grade 5 Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed each book and the discussion and activities that followed. The students particularly enjoyed writing poems from the point of view of animals, and had a great reflection on the story One Duck! Fantastic job Grade 5!
Calgary French & International School, Calgary
Ms. Bourgeois’ Grade 4 Class participated in the AnimalTales program.The students had excellent discussions around helping those who can’t advocate for themselves and making a difference in the world. The stories opened the students’ eyes to the reality that some animals face, and to the idea of adopting a pet. Bravo Grade 4!
Brightview School, Edmonton
Mrs. Shortt’s students participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the books, with the older students enjoying the discussion that followed and the younger students enjoying the activity cards best! The program helped Mrs. Shortt bridge the gap between being empathetic to animals and being empathetic to humans! Great job students!
St. Anne Catholic Elementary School, Edmonton
Mr. Mandrusiak’s Grade 4 students participated in the AnimalTales program. The students were highly engaged with each book, as well as the discussion that followed. Fantastic job Grade 4!
Steinhauer School, Edmonton
Mrs. Szawlowski’s Grade 6 students participated in the AnimalTales program. The books were read as a class and had wonderful discussions after each story. Students related the books to their own lives. Some of the discussions revolved around researching before becoming a pet owner and good vs. bad reasons for becoming a pet owner! […]
Fort Assiniboine School, Assiniboine
Mrs. Hiemstra’s Grade 3 students participated in the AnimalTales program. The students loved the books and discussions that followed. The students also enjoyed the animal cards, as well as making curiosity posters! Bravo Grade 3!
Paul First Nation School, Paul First Nation
Ms. Waters’ Grade 5 Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the group discussion after each story they read. The program helped foster not only empathy and kindness in the students, but also critical thinking! Good job Grade 5!