Resources By Topic (PYP)

Bullying

Lessons

Exploring Phobias (Gr. 4-5): An inquiry lesson into phobias.

Gender and Homophobia in Sports (Gr. 3-5)

Gender Stereotypes and Bullying (Gr. 5-7): This lesson will help students to think critically about the ways that traditional gender expectations limit a person’s potential and self-expression. It will also explore the harm, stigmatization and bullying of people who challenge gender expectations.

Books

My Footprints by Bao Phi

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Articles and Websites

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Videos

Beyond Bullied (Gr. 3-5): Kheris Rogers was bullied for her dark complexion, but she's not going to let the bullies convince her she isn't FABULOUS. Join Kheris as she talks with other kids who have been bullied about their experience. CJ Duron's passion for glitter is only outweighed by is love of make up... As a gender creative kid, CJ is not afraid to do what he loves instead of worrying about what everyone thinks he's "supposed" to like.

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Creating Safer Spaces

Lessons

A Welcoming Classroom (Gr. K-5) : A lesson on what it feels like to be in an uncomfortable environment where you don’t feel included

Books

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Articles and Websites

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Videos

Queer Kid Stuff (Gr. K-5) : A YouTube channel with videos on a range of kid friendly topics including the breaking down of terms, interviews with famous queer picture book authors, pronouns, gender expression and so much more

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Diverse Families

Lessons

What Is a Family? (Gr. K-1): Explores the diversity in families and the qualities that make up a family

And Tango Makes Three (Lesson & Book) (Gr. K-4)

Diverse Families on Mothers' and Father's Day (Gr. K-2)

Books

My Footprints by Bao Phi (Gr. K-5)

Love Around the World by Fleur Piarets (Gr. 3+)

My Maddy by Gayle Pitman (Gr. K-3)

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Articles and Websites

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Videos

Love Has No Labels (Gr. K-5): Video of families and different relationships behind screens. The audience can only see a skeleton of their bodies

I Have Two Moms: Lovely video about a 13 year old with two moms; tackles some common questions and discusses sharing about your own queer family

Speakers

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Gender Identity and Gender Diversity

Lessons

They, She, He, Me: Learning about Pronouns (Gr. 1-3): An exploration into personal pronouns

Personal Pronouns (Mini-lesson) (Gr. K-2): Identifying personal pronouns in reading and then have the students decide their preferred personal pronoun

What is Another Term for Fireman (Gr. K-2): In this activity students will explore gender biases in terms of careers. They will create their own gender inclusive jobs titles and explore gender diversity in terms of professions.

'Girl' Books vs. 'Boy' Books (Gr. 3-5): The students will investigate various themes related to gendering books and the impact that could have on gender diverse or transgender children

Fairy Tales & Gender Roles (Gr. 2-3): Fairy Tales are a wonderful genre to explore how gender has been portrayed historically and in current times. Traditional fairy tales and fractured ones (modern day ones with a twist) allow primary students to think critically about how different genders are portrayed and compare these portrayals to their own families and communities. They will then rewrite their own gender empowered fractured fairy tale

Pink or Blue? A Brief History of Colour & Gender (Gr. K-2): Students learn about the history of gendered colours

Who Can Wear That? A Brief History of Gender and Clothing (Gr. K-2): Students will learn about how gender stereotypes and clothing have changedover time. Students will connect what they learn to today to help them realize that clothing doesn’t have a gender.

*Please include images of school uniform in this lesson as some children still think we have a binary uniform. -Skyler

Identity Flowers (Gr. 3-5): Teaching young people about major identifiers helps them to learn about their own unique identities, as well as the myriad identities in their classroom communities.

Books

I Am Jazz (Gr. K-3)

George (Gr. 3-6)

Julian is Mermaid (Gr. K-3)

Julian at the Wedding (Gr. K-3)

The Boy and the Bindi (Gr. K-3)

From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea (Gr. K-3)

Who Are You? A Kids' Guide to Gender Identity (Gr. K-3)

My Princess Boy (Gr. K-3)

Jacob's Room to Choose (Gr. K-3)

Ho'onani: Hula Warrior (Gr. K-3)

Be Who You Are (Gr. K-3)

Meet Polkadot (Gr. K-3) - Not in the SH Collection

Neither (Gr. K-3) - On order Feb 2021

Articles and Websites

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Videos

Beauty (23 min.) (Gr.3-5): A local film exploring the lives of five gender-creative kids -- Contact Skyler for access

Beyond Bullied (7 min.) (Gr. 3-5): Kheris Rogers was bullied for her dark complexion, but she's not going to let the bullies convince her she isn't FABULOUS. Join Kheris as she talks with other kids who have been bullied about their experience. CJ Duron's passion for glitter is only outweighed by is love of make up... As a gender creative kid, CJ is not afraid to do what he loves instead of worrying about what everyone thinks he's "supposed" to like.

Speakers

Ginger Snap: Bearded genderfluid drag queen, happy to do drag story time re: gender identity and pronouns. Contact through Bri.

Heroes and Action Takers

Lessons

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Books

Queer Heroes (Gr. 3-5)

Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag (Gr. 2-5)

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Other Resources

LBGTQ2S+ History Cards

Human Rights and Historical Perspectives

Lessons

Canadian LGBTQ2S+ History (Gr. 4-5): Through this lesson children will explore the evolution of LGBTQ2+ human rights in both a world and Canadian context.

Books

Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community (Gr. 5+)

Articles and Websites

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Videos

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Other Resources

LBGTQ2S+ History Cards

Pride History Slideshow (editable) (Gr.4-5): Unpacking the history of pride with some stats to share with students about where homosexuality/queer-marriage is legal, and some famous queer people

Sexual Orientation

Lessons

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Books

Jerome by Heart (Gr. K-3)

Worm Loves Worm (Gr. K-3)

King and King

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Articles and Websites

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Videos

In A Heartbeat (all ages)

Coming Out LGBTQ+

Speakers

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The Strength to Be Yourself

Lessons

*Please include images of school uniform in this lesson as some children still think we have a binary uniform.

Identity Flowers (Gr. 3-5): Teaching young people about major identifiers helps them to learn about their own unique identities, as well as the myriad identities in their classroom communities.

Books

Jerome by Heart (Gr. K-3)

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon (Gr. K-3)

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Articles and Websites

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Videos

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Speakers

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