Animals Teach and Inspire Us
Animals Teach and Inspire Us We teach our animals many things, but have you ever thought about how much animals teach us? Animals can teach us patience, determination and love. They can inspire us to solve problems, consider others and be kinder people. Caring for and about animals also helps students develop responsibility and empathy […]
Active Together: Grade 5 – Grade 6
Grade 5 – Grade 6 Below are discussion questions and activities to highlight the importance of being active and how activity makes us – and our pets – feel! Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Active Together’ character education theme for the 2023-2024 school year! To see other character building themes, […]
Active Together: K – Grade 2
Kindergarten – Grade 2 Below are discussion questions and activities to highlight the importance of being active and how activity makes us – and our pets – feel! Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Active Together’ character education theme for the 2023-2024 school year! To see other character building themes, click […]
The Seven Sacred/Grandfather Teachings
Introduction to The Seven Sacred/Grandfather Teachings a two-week exploration The Seven Sacred Teachings originate from the Seven Grandfather Teachings from the Anishinaabe people and have been adopted by many (but not all) First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. The teachings focus on the relationships we have with all of creation and offer suggestions for the […]
Empathy: Grade 7+
Division 3: Grade 7+ Below are discussion questions and activities to foster empathy for animals, people, and the environment. Both the discussion questions and activities are part of the ‘Empathy’ character education theme for the 2022-2023 school year! To see other character building themes, click here! Discussion Questions: What does the phrase ‘through their eyes’ […]
Animals and Remembrance Day – Divisions 1 & 2
Animals and Remembrance Day Go to Division 3+ Classroom Activities Remembrance Day is a time to recognize, appreciate and remember those that have served and continue to serve our country in the past and present, as well as in times of war and peace. Included with these brave individuals are animals that have served alongside […]
Circus Animals
Circus Animals What to do when the circus comes to town The image of a circus often conjures up warm memories from our youth as we recall the good times we had caught up in the excitement of everything going on – the ringmaster, the acrobats, the lion tamer with his whip… But wait, is […]
