Kindness Videos and Jeff Stockton

This week our grade 3 students were excited to teach their kindergarten buddies how to create a Stop Motion video. After reading the book “What Does it Mean to be Kind” students brainstormed an example of kindness. Then using plasticine and an iPad they created a short Stop Motion video depicting their example. We will be sharing some of these videos at our upcoming Pink Shirt Day Assembly at the end of the month.

Physical Education and Wellness Objective:

Students identify and demonstrate how teamwork supports positive interactions during physical activity.


Student Learning Outcomes:

• I can explore opportunities to contribute to teamwork.
• I can engage in positive interactions that support teamwork.

On Thursday we were fortunate to have the incredible storyteller, Jeff Stockton, come back to Andrew Sibbald School. Students who started kindergarten at Andrew Sibbald remembered him from our storytelling residency we had back then. Using his harp Mr. Stockton quickly drew us into his story of ‘The Horse-Faced Girl’. This ancient Chinese tale was not only entertaining but fit beautifully into our inquiry of kindness.

English Language Arts and Literature Objective:

Students examine and apply listening and speaking skills, processes, or strategies in a variety of formal and informal interactions.

Student Learning Outcome:

• I can investigate oral traditions that have been shared over time.