École Parc Élémentaire, Fort Saskatchewan
Miss Goshawk’s Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed listening to and discussing the books Sonya’s Chickens and Tanna’s Owl. Discussions were focused on how the stories made the students feel while reading and after finishing each book. Way to go, Grade 3!
Beddington Heights School, Calgary
Mrs. Anderson’s Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed both, Buddy Unchained and Sonya’s Chickens. After reading Sonya’s Chickens the students completed the ‘Life Cycle of a Hen’ activity and also drew how they would make sure a dog adopted from an animal shelter would have their needs met, after reading […]
Mother Teresa Catholic School, Grande Prairie
Miss Kelly’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book! Way to go, Grade 1!
Athlone Elementary School, Edmonton
Mrs. Hamilton’s Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. The discussions centered around empathy and responsible pet owenership. Way to go, Grade 1!
St. Margaret Elementary/Junior High School, Calgary
Ms. Ferrero’s Grade Two students participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each book. Some of their favourite activities were charades, the ‘Which Animal Would You Adopt’ game, the bug hunt, and the bug research project! Working in pairs, students had to pick a bug […]
Horace Allen School, Coleman
Mrs. Margetak’s Grade Two Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that came after each book. The students enjoyed watching the interview with the real Sophia, after reading The Bug Girl! Way to go, Grade 2!
Copperfield School, Calgary
Mrs. Bredahl’s Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories and the discussion and activities that followed each one. The students connected two of the books to talking about rehabilitation facilities they they read about in their novel study, A Song for a While. Fantastic job, Grade 3!
Holy Spirit Catholic School, Sherwood Park
Mrs. deVries’ Grade One Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories Max Talks to Me and Ginger, and have great discussions following each one! Good job, Grade 1!
Father Henri Voisin School, Red Deer
Mrs. Hallam’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 are currently using the Central Alberta Humane Society’s website to learn about real animals that are up for adoption, and designing an appropriate home from each animal! Fantastic job, […]
Good Shepherd School, Peace River
Mrs. de Vries’ Grade Three Class participated in the AnimalTales program. The students enjoyed the stories dealing with different animal species such as: cats, owls, dogs, and chickens! Way to go, Grade 3!