Helping teachers inspire compassion for animals, people & the environment

A. Blair McPherson School, Edmonton

Mrs. Woelber’s students were some of the first to complete the Kindergarten AnimalTales program. After reading the stories, the students had great discussion, in their ‘community circle’ around being kind to animals. Way to go Kinders!

Centennial School, Edmonton

Mrs. Lissinna’s students were some of the first to complete the Kindergarten AnimalTales program. The students especially loved the Who Am I? activity, playing the game on their own at center time. Using the ‘Every One Counts’ poster, the students transferred what they learned about pets, from the books, to all animals. Awesome job Kinders!

Brightview School, Edmonton

Mrs. Shortt’s Grade 3’s completed the AnimalTales book program. After they read the stories, the students enjoyed having discussions on their opinions that were facilitated by the ‘Pet’ activity cards! Bravo Grade 3!

West Meadow Elementary School, Claresholm

Ms. Heitman’s students were some of the first to complete the Kindergarten AnimalTales program. After reading the stories the students loved drawing pictures that showed examples of how they would care for a pet! Great job Kinders!

Canyon Elementary School, Pincher Creek

Mrs. Milligan’s grade 4 students participated in AnimalTales. Through the use of the books empathy and self awareness were promoted in the class. They also talked about how “we are like animals”. Way to go grade 4’s! Canyon Elementary School 408 Victoria Crescent Pincher Creek T0K 1W0 Canada

Burdett School, Burdett

Mrs. Etherington’s grade 1 students participated in AnimalTales. “We read the stories at least once a day”. Way to go grade 1’s! Burdett School 610 Main Street Burdett T0K 0J0 Canada

Fairview School, Red Deer

Mrs. Fowler’s grade 5 students participated in AnimalTales. “During ‘Dogku’ we had a ‘poetry slam’ where there was a student competition about haikus. The class voted for the favourites. It was great to see them take pride in their work and enjoy celebrating their peers. the students also “changed their views on what animals need […]

Wildwood School, Wildwood

Mrs. Kolotyluk’s grade 3 students participated in AnimalTales. The class had “excellent discussion[s] about ‘Barney’. ” The students began “using empathy vocabulary and makiing connections in other areas”. Way to go grade 3’s! Alberta 16 Alberta 16 Wildwood T0E 2M0 Canada

Ermineskin Elementary School, Maskwacis

Mrs. Lee’s grade 3 students participated in AnimalTales. The students demonstrated empathy “through discussions about pets and sharing stories”. Way to go grade 3’s! Ermineskin Elementary School Canada

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