Creating safe, respectful environments with Operation Respect
Operation Respect, founded in 1999 by Peter Yarrow, is a non-profit education organization dedicated to creating safe, respectful, “bully-free” …
Using stories of heroes to empower “sticking your neck out” for common good
The Giraffe Heroes project was founded by Ann Medlock to inspire and empower people to ‘stick their necks out’ for …
A Website where Educators in British Columbia share SEL resources for teaching
SEL has become a major focus for many schools and educators in British Columbia, where Social Responsibility is one of …
Teaching children social problem solving using choose-your-ending books
The “Children’s Problem Solving” series, written by Elizabeth Crary, is designed to teach preschool and early elementary school children problem-solving …
Choose-your-ending books about feelings
The “Dealing with Feelings” series, written by Elizabeth Crary, is about feelings (and the situations that provoke them) that many …
A picture book that teaches about friendship and social aggression, using colors and numbers
“Two”, written by award winning author Kathryn Otoshi, is a beautifully simple, character-building children’s picture book about friendship, letting-go, self-discovery …
Implementing meditation periods during school: The Quiet Time program
The Quiet Time program, developed by the David Lynch Foundation, aims to reduce student stress, enhance student wellness, and improve …
A book for cultivating mindfulness in children
The Mindful Child, written by Susan Kaiser Greenland, provides adults with practical, easy-to-follow techniques and tools for teaching children …
Teaching children and adolescents the skills for cultivating mindfulness
The Inner Kids Program is developed by Susan Kaiser Greenland, author of “The Mindful Child”. This program aims to …
A Canadian program for Positive Youth Development
Lions Quest Canada- The Centre for Positive Youth Development, is a Canadian organization with a mission to provide leadership, knowledge …