USC1.3
Analyze, with support, feelings and behaviours that are important for nurturing healthy relationships at school.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Use common and respectful language to talk about feelings (e.g., happy, angry, scared), actions (e.g., smiling, crying, crossing arms), and relationships (e.g., friendships, cooperation, communication).

(b)

Illustrate what particular feelings sound like, feel like, and look like.

(c)

Recognize that individuals make choices about how to express feelings (e.g., anger - raise voice level and/or take time out, happiness - smile and/or hug).

(d)

Observe and communicate observations about how the school staff and students treat each other (e.g., help each other, respect personal space).

(e)

Recognize that people have numerous kinds of relationships (e.g., family, friends, trusted adults, neighbours, teammates).

(f)

Illustrate what being a good friend looks like, sounds like, and feels like (e.g., sharing, caring, cooperating, listening, supporting).

(g)

Identify healthy ways to respond to someone who is not yet a friend.

(h)

Identify and discuss helpful/hurtful words and behaviours in relationships (e.g., not/saying thank you, not/taking turns).

(i)

Represent a basic understanding of own "needs" and those of others (e.g., right to privacy).

(j)

Recognize and role play healthy ways to express feelings (e.g., using "I" messages, naming the feeling, illustrations, dance, movement).

(k)

Investigate the relationship skills that make the classroom a healthy place for learning (e.g., cooperation, participation, paying attention, sharing).

(l)

Investigate how people communicate in ways other than speaking (e.g., gestures, facial expressions, drawings, written words).

(m)

Examine how own behaviours may "influence" how others think and feel, but recognize that one "owns" personal thoughts and feelings.

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R050507
Abby's Asthma and the Big Race
Abby's goal for the year is to win the big race at the fair, but she worries that her asthma is going to spoil her dream. Abby practises every day and takes her medicine. Although some people discourage Abby, a trainer at her father's gym is very encouraging. A section at the back of the book entitled "Asthma and Exercise" explains that, with rare exceptions, asthma will not limit physical activity. With proper medication and the help of a physician, children with asthma can control their condition and benefit from physical activity.
This book is suitable as a read-aloud for Grade 1 students.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.99
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R051950
Stay Away From Rat Boy!
Tyler is the class bully who does not care about anyone else until he meets the class pet, a rat named Snowball. Tyler adopts the nickname Rat Boy and believes that Snowball is the only friend he needs. One day, when Snowball disappears, Tyler realizes that he does need a human friend. Appealing, cartoon-style illustrations enliven the text.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $22.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R053745
Lucy and the Bully
Lucy, the sheep, is an excellent artist; Tommy, the bull, however, keeps destroying her beautiful artwork. When Lucy's mother complains to Tommy's parents and the teacher, Lucy begins to feel sorry for Tommy and she befriends him. This brilliantly illustrated story will provide a stimulus for children to discuss strategies for dealing with bullies. Lucy and the Bully includes an informative note to parents and teachers.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $22.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R046874
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
Based on the award-winning picture book of the same title by Janet Stevens, the video begins when a fuzzy green tennis ball tumbles into a prairie dog hole. The arrival of the ball causes a great frenzy as the prairie dogs begin to decorate themselves with green fuzz and argue over who should have more fuzz. After a prairie dog named Big Bart steals all the fuzz, he is captured by an eagle. This crisis causes the prairie dogs to reunite and come to Big Bart's rescue, thus demonstrating the true meaning of community.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: December 6, 2018
R054856
Pig Pig Returns and Little Pig Joins the Band
Two matched stories depicting the fears and frustrations of childhood are included in this resource. In Pig Pig Returns, Pig Pig is reluctant to go on a road trip with his aunt and uncle, fearing that his mother and pet cat will forget him in his absence. In Little Pig Joins the Band, Little Pig's brothers and sisters get out their grandfather's marching band instruments, but there is nothing small enough for Little Pig to play. However, he learns that he isn't too small to be the band's leader.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070974
A Royal Little Pest. Mine!
In this book from The MacCheeky Series, Prince Hayden MacCheeky has so much fun playing with his own royal toys by himself that he does not like to share them with anyone else, not even the royal dog, Goober. When the prince visits Princess Ella and she does not want to share her toys with him, his feelings are hurt. Through this experience, both Prince Hayden and Princess Ella learn that a little royal sharing leads to a lot of royal fun! The detailed, colourful illustrations were created digitally.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $17.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $20.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071039
Guardians (Cree Version)
T-Bear, Talon, Jacob and Mushom think they have videotaped a Bigfoot around Wapos Bay. Jacob and T-Bear try to sell the footage for six million dollars to Steve from Austin, Texas (Lee Majors), who works for the Observation of Sasquatch Institute (O.S.I.). Raven learns about sharing with her mother, Sarah, and grandmother, Kohkum, while picking berries for the Elders of the community.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R041565
No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $14.95 US
Record posted/updated: April 27, 2019
R052159
The Rabbits' Race
On Grandparents Day at school, Joey's grandfather tells a traditional Métis tale of new friendships and valuable lessons. The tale is about jackrabbits who at first do not want to share their food with some bush rabbits, but following a trying experience the rabbits learn to work together, share their food and be friends.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054121
I Repeat, Don't Cheat!
Jessica is worried because her friend Lizzie cheats and she doesn't know what to do. Eventually she blurts out the problem and the teacher helps to have the girls work out the appropriate behaviours. Lizzie apologies and gives her a gift and they make up. Both girls begin to determine that they are responsible for personal thoughts, feelings and actions. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written Arthur Howard and illustrated by Margery Cuyler.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $75.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R048907
All About Friends
Using three scenarios that young children can relate to, this video focuses on ways to choose good friends and ways to be a good friend. It emphasizes that good friends help their friends to feel positive about themselves. This resource also stresses that good friends will not convince their friends to do something wrong and they will allow them to have other friends.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $99.95
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
R051676
Bird Child
Tiny, bird-like Eliza feels scared and powerless to help the new girl Lainey when her schoolmates taunt her because of her tattered, mismatched clothing and wild yellow hair. She watches shamefully as the sunlight and birds fade from Lainey's once-cheerful drawings. Eliza tells her mother about Lainey and her sad pictures. After this discussion, Eliza "finds her wings" and she is able to defend and befriend Eliza with confidence. The poetic language is complemented beautifully with hazy, surrealistic-style images.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.99
Record posted/updated: January 3, 2020
R054796
Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
In this last installment of the Knuffle Bunny Trilogy, Trixie and her parents fly to Holland to visit Opa and Oma. When Trixie's cherished stuffed animal is lost en route, Trixie is heartbroken, but she overcomes her despair by imagining Knuffle Bunny's adventures with other children around the world. When Knuffle Bunny is miraculously found, Trixie is overjoyed, but she gives the toy to a fussy baby and his distraught mother. Trixie has matured and she makes her parents proud.
Narration is expertly delivered by the author and his family, on whom the Knuffle Bunny books are based. Trixie's emotional upheavals are conveyed with humour and offer opportunities for text-to-self discussions about families, feelings and maturation.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R101119
Little Beauty and Silly Billy
This video contains two stories written and illustrated by Anthony Browne. In Little Beauty, a kitten and gorilla form an usual friendship reminiscent of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast. This title would support student discussion of feelings including loneliness, anger and frustration. In addition, forms of nonverbal communication could be explored through the gorilla's use of sign language to communicate. In Silly Billy, a young boy frets about everything, especially when he is trying to sleep, until his grandmother provides him with Guatemalan worry dolls that will do the worrying for him. This title provides strategies for calming fears. The inclusion of a segment on the tradition of the worry doll provides insight into another culture. This video would be an ideal resource for an author study or for units on families, friendship or feelings.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R103242
Get Along Monsters Series
This fast-paced DVD series focuses on teaching young children valuable socio-emotional skills. Each program offers animated segments and live-action scenarios that demonstrate appropriate ways for children to interact socially and manage their emotions. Lively songs reinforce the message.
A teacher's guide is available for each program.
•  5 Ways to Work Things Out
•  8 Ways to Handle Anger (Without Hitting)
•  We All Get Mad Sometimes
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $129.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R050592
The Delicious Bug
This book depicts two hungry chameleons that fight furiously over a juicy bug and nearly get eaten themselves in the process. The chameleons, however, come to recognize the error of their ways and, with the help of a frog, conclude that cooperating and sharing produce better results. The pair also apologizes and makes amends to the forest friends who were forced to endure the disturbance caused by their argument.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $8.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052201
I'm the Best
In this flamboyantly illustrated story, Dog boldly proclaims that he is better than his friends because he can run faster than Mole, he can dig holes better than Goose, he is bigger than Ladybug and he can swim better than Donkey. His friends, however, take exception to Dog's arrogance and point out that each one of them supersedes Dog in at least one area. Dog is humbled by this revelation and he apologizes to his friends. Dog reconciles with his friends and everyone enjoys a group hug just before Dog once again embarrasses himself by speaking before he thinks.
This book could stimulate a lively discussion about appropriate ways to treat friends.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.50
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R044711
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Based on a traditional tale, this story is about a shepherd boy who becomes bored with the task at hand. He attempts, in vain, to entice the sheep to play with him. Finally, the boy decides to create some excitement by crying that a wolf is attacking his sheep. The townspeople run to the pasture to hunt down the wolf, thus freeing the boy to play with a friend. The next day, the boy cries that two wolves are after his sheep and the good people come to his rescue once again. The third day, however, when three wolves really do appear, the boy is left to fend for himself. The comical illustrations add levity to the text.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052083
Share Your Feelings: Use Your Words
A puppet host guides viewers through three scenarios that demonstrate why it is better to express your feelings through words rather than letting them build up inside of you. A catchy song enhances the video.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $99.95
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
R070615
Guardians
T-Bear, Talon, Jacob and Mushom think they have videotaped a Bigfoot around Wapos Bay. Jacob and T-Bear try to sell the footage for six million dollars to Steve from Austin, Texas (Lee Majors), who works for the Observation of Sasquatch Institute (O.S.I.). Raven learns about sharing with her mother, Sarah, and grandmother, Kohkum, while picking berries for the Elders of the community.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R051294
Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Based on the picture book of the same title by Mo Willems, this video tells of a case of mistaken stuffed bunny identity. Trixie is excited to bring her Knuffle Bunny to school for show and tell, but is disappointed that Sonja also brings hers. The girls squabble, and this causes the teacher to take the bunnies away from them. When the teacher returns the bunnies to the girls, she inadvertently switches them. When the mistake is discovered in the wee hours of the morning, Trixie's father organizes an exchange in the park. Following the exchange, a friendship between the two girls blossoms.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
R050495
The Bears We Know
Told confidently by the neighbours of the bear family, this story explains that while nobody has met the bears personally, everybody knows without doubt how lazy, messy, destructive and mean they are. With delightful, detailed illustrations and easy-to-read text, this resource introduces stereotypes in a comical, nondidactic manner.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $43.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R046879
See a Bully! Stop a Bully!
With a focus on transforming viewers into bully detectives, this program addresses how to recognize various types of bullies, appreciate how bullies make others feel and understand what kids really think about bullies. This program encourages kids to consider the consequences of their own behaviour and understand the behaviour of others.
A teacher's guide is available.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Bullying
Price : $99.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R044779
The New Girl...and Me
With spirited, cartoon-style illustrations and light-hearted text, this book tells how a young girl named Mia helps a new girl named Shakeeta to feel at home in her new school. The two girls bond when Mia shows an interest in Shakeeta's pet iguana named Igabelle.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.99
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054798
The Red Hen
This modern version of a classic tale accompanied with bluegrass music and colourful illustrations and animations will support student understanding of the value of hard work.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: October 8, 2020
R050521
Bullies Never Win
A Grade 1 student named Jessica worries about everything, especially what the classroom bully might say to her next. Finally, Jessica gathers the courage to stand up to Brenda, the bully. The cartoon-style illustrations are rendered in pen and ink with watercolour paints.
Media and Formats : Book
Topic : Bullying
Price : $21.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R051289
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
This is a retelling of the timeless tale about a shepherd boy who gets bored watching his sheep so he decides to stir up some excitement by crying wolf. The villagers come running to his rescue. The next day, the shepherd boy sends out another false alarm. The following day when "wolf" is called, there really are wolves; will anyone come to help? This version is retold by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Boris Kulikov.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 22, 2020
R071050
It's Your Body: You're in Charge
Through scenarios, this program clearly and sensitively explains the difference between good touches and bad touches. Examples of good touches include high fives, a hug from a sister and holding hands with your father. Examples of bad touches include pulling hair, kicking and touching private body parts when it is not for cleanliness (e.g., changing a baby's diaper) or health (e.g., a doctor's examination).
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : $99.95
Record posted/updated: July 2, 2020
R052202
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $95.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R007928
Louis Says Series
Louis Says is a Canadian animated video series that teaches the importance of helping in the community, respecting Elders and being responsible. In each episode, Louis gives Randy, a six-year-old boy, a task to complete, such as bringing a gift to a sick boy. Because Louis speaks mostly Cree and Randy speaks mostly English, Randy learns some new Cree words but often tries to complete his task before he fully understands what he's been told. In the end, Randy learns to help others and also learns more about traditional and contemporary First Nations culture.
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•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 1. Garlic Bulbs Go Off/ More Feathers
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 2. I Got You Covered/ Pets Rock
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 3. Fun with Flags/ How to Train Your Osky
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 4. Magnifying Trouble/ Squirrel Food
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 5. Pizza Mania/ Mrs. Charles' Treasure
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 6. Competing Ideas/ Don't Rain on Mrs. Charles Parade
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 7. Gourmet Cat/ Some Kind of Lake Monster
•  Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 8. Giant Painting/ Going Around the Bushes
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: October 20, 2021
R104226
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 3
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
•  Grandfather, Tell Us About Sage
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated: January 5, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019