Additional resources include short film clips, posters, discussion guides and more. Go to http://www.letitripple.org/character-day/
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Cardboard Challenge
This September, get creative with cardboard and other recycled materials. Participate in the Global Cardboard Challenge, which culminates in a day of play on October 7th.
Be inspired:
- learning the story behind Caine’s Arcade
- watch Caine’s Arcade videos:
Additional Resources:
Organizer Playbook (Guide)
EarthPLAY for Earth Day
Click on the links below to find resources from the EarthPLAY Toolkit or visit the Earth Day Canada website.
Stay tuned for a School Assembly video, being released April 1st!
Earth Day Reading:
Visit your school library to borrow books about the Earth and protecting it. Some books to look for are:
For Teachers/Principals/Parents:
Complete EarthPLAY Toolkit 2017
Pop-Up Playground: Tips and Materials
Playing Outside in All Weather: Guide
Newsletter and Social Media content
Tips for Engaging Your School Community
Lunar New Year 2019
Year of the Pig (image shared by UBC)
Learn about the animals in Chinese Zodiac:
Watch this video produced for Lunar New Year 2015 and learn about some of the Lunar New Year traditions from the UBC community.
Teacher Resources:
- Primary interactive lesson pack developed by the British Council (includes stories and activities)
- Article “Chinese New Year in Canada” (Source: The Canadian Encyclopedia) (French version)
Pink Shirt Day
Mark your calendar: Pink Shirt Day is February 22nd, 2017.
Wear something pink to show that we are all working together to erase bullying in our community.
Portraits of Kindness:
Watch the clip below. What is kindness to you, to your family and how can you show kindness in your community?
Think about this prompt:
“Kindness is……”
Here are some great recommendations for books about kindness. Visit your school library to find even more!
Teacher Resources:
- Posters
- Inspirational Stories (please preview first)
BC School Library Day
A message from the British Columbia Teacher Librarian Association:
“October 2016 is Library Month.
Monday, October 24th is BC School Library Day.
Share-Celebrate-Advocate. Everyone can participate:
- Drop Everything and Read! Participate in the BC DEAR challenge.
- Visit your school library soon!
The 2016 Drop Everything and Read Challenge will be held on Monday October 24, 2016!”
Looking for ideas for how your school can participate? Take a look at this DEAR photo album for inspiration!
Teacher Librarians: Submit this form to send a record of how your school participated in DEAR.
Global Read Aloud
One Book to Connect the World
Connect with classrooms around the world through stories! Watch this video from the 2015 school year to explore the inspiration behind this project and how your class can participate.
2016 Contenders (Authors/Books by Age)
