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Do you feel your mental health is affected by the children in your life? This session touches on the challenges we face as supportive adults in a child’s life and how we can benefit from creating choices and setting routines.

Approx ~60-90 min

Vaping is the new addiction for youth and adults alike. This presentation covers what vaping is, the known risks of vaping for one's health, the misconceptions, it's occurrence in our schools and youth, and strategies to assist individuals who vape.

Length: Approx. 60-90 minutes

Sessions include:

• NEW! Screen Time: How much is considered too much?
• Suicide Awareness: Words of Hope
• Bullying/Cyberbullying: Words of Kindness
• Anxiety vs. Stress

Each session is approximately 45-60 minutes in length.

This CASEL-approved social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum can help create a culture of
kindness in your school. Offers lessons on respect, caring, inclusiveness, integrity, responsibility and courage.

Approx ~7 Lessons, 30 minutes each
Grades 9-12

*OPTIONAL: 9 additional community
project-focused lessons available.

Increase student knowledge of mental health, stigma, mental health disorders, where to find support, and tools to maintain positive mental health. 

6-8 lessons
Grades 9-12

The kit was made as a resource to support the areas of the Alberta Education Health and Life Skills Program of Studies that deal with mental wellness.

A sample of topics includes:

• communication with our families
• using physical activity and relaxation exercises to make us feel better
• talking about how friendships change
• using humour for health
• bouncing back from hard times
• having a positive body image.

Approximately 8 lessons, 30 minutes each - can be adapted to classroom needs.
Grade 9

This program offers an evidence-based approach to build healthy relationships and enhance mental health. Offering a range of lessons in regards to friendships/relationships, warning signs, boundaries, taking responsibility for our emotions, assertive communication and substance use and abuse. Can be implemented as a program or a stand alone session. 

Up to 10 lessons that can be adapted to classroom needs - approximately 30 minutes
Grades 9-12

This curriculum is developed by iFred, the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression. It is based on research that suggests hope is a teachable skill. Our aim is to equip students, educators, and parents with the tools they need to find and maintain hope even during the most trying of times.

Approximately 6 lessons - can be adapted to each classroom's needs.
Grades 9-12

This program uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help teens focus on how both good and bad stress impacts our bodies physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Activities encourage students to problem solve and develop a toolbox of psychological strategies to help them build resilience. 

Approximately 5 lessons, 60 minutes each 

Vaping is the new addiction for youth and adults alike. This presentation covers what vaping is, the known risks of vaping for one's health, the misconceptions, it's occurrence in our schools and youth, and strategies to assist students who vape.

Approx. 60 minutes

Sessions include, but are not limited to:

• Suicide Awareness: Words of Hope
• Bullying/Cyberbullying: Words of Kindness
• Digital Addiction: Words to Connect 
• Self Care
• Anxiety vs. Stress

Each session is 45-60 minutes long.

Other topics available upon request.

This pre-made tool kit comes with a variety of materials and activities for students to utilize, at their convenience, to help manage stress. Schools can borrow this tool kit to help alleviate stress during exam times or just when the mood strikes. All you need is a place to put it!

Give your brain a break! Brain Smoothies are water canvas activities to help students take a break from time-driven processes, to give their pre-frontal cortex a break and utilize the creative parts of their brains to get to that "A-HA" moment.

Up to 15 participants based on space available. 
Approx. 4-6 lessons

SFSK has the following yard games available to borrow:

• Connect Four
• Jenga
• Lawn Bowling
• Bocce Ball
• Bean Bag/Disc Toss
• Yardzee
• Parachute
• Chess/Checkers
• Ring Toss
• Football Toss
• Spikeball
• Ladder Toss
• Snakes & Ladders

The Slumberkins program is dedicated to helping raise caring, confident, and resilient children through affirmations, stories, and creature characters.

Offers 6 lessons per level.
Grades K-3

Level 1 (recommended for Kindergarten)
Lessons focus on 5 key emotions: Scared, Mad, Sad, Worried, and Calm.

Level 2 (recommended for Grade 1)
Lessons include: Routines, Transitions, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem, and Creativity.

Level 3 (recommended for Grade 2)
Lessons include: Stress-Relief, Mindfulness, Growth Mindset, Gratitude, and Authenticity.

Level 4 (recommended for Grade 3)
Lessons include: Building Connections, Self-Acceptance, Self-Expression, Emotional Courage, and Resiliency.

This social-emotional learning program was developed to be a fun and creative way to teach children about feelings and emotions through the use of books and cute characters.

Offers 6 lessons per level.
Grades K-3

Level 1 (recommended for Kindergarten)
Lessons include: Introduction to Little Spot of Feelings, Happiness, Anger, Sadness, Calm, and Love.

Level 2 (recommended for Grade 1)
Lessons include: Introduction to Scribble Spot, Learning, Kindness, Patience, Making Friends, and Responsibility.

Level 3 (recommended for Grade 2)
Lessons include: Honesty, Respect, Confidence, Kind Words, Teamwork, and Belonging.

Level 4 (recommended for Grade 3)
Lessons include: Introduction to Scribble Spot, Empathy, Optimism, Frustration, Courage, and Flexible Thinking.

This program helps empower children to make good choices and solve conflict on their own. 

Offers 8 core lessons with additional extension lessons and activities.
Grades: K to 3

Means "Feelings" in Japanese. Students learn to identify and express feelings, and get opportunities to practice positive communication habits with the intent of building self-esteem and confidence in positive peer relationships. Promotes non-violent behaviours and assists in preventing bullying by emphasizing how students speak and listen to one another to keep a positive connection,

Approx. 6-8 lessons
Grades K-5

Research-based curriculum offered in 15 lessons that can be fit into any schedule. This program teaches kids about their brain and offers strategies to help focus their attention, build resiliency, and develop a positive mindset.

Approx. 15 lessons, 30-40 minutes per lesson
Grades Pre-K to Grade 8

This program was developed by the Psychology  Foundation of Canada, to promote effective social-emotional development and stress management.

Offers up to 12 lessons. Can range according to classroom needs.
Grades K to 6

This program was developed by the Psychology Foundation of Canada to promote effective social-emotional development and stress management. This program introduces stress management strategies and skills and builds emotional resiliency in students.

5 lessons
Grades 7-9

This program teaches students about grief and its many forms, while promoting positive strategies to help deal with some difficult emotions.

Approximately 30 minutes
Grades: K-8

This kit was made as a resource to support the areas of the Alberta Education Health and Life Skills Program of Studies that deal with mental wellness.

A sample of topics includes:

• communication with our families
• using physical activity and relaxation exercises to make us feel better
• talking about how friendships change
• using humour for health
• bouncing back from hard times
• having a positive body image.

Approximately 10 lessons, 30 minutes each. Can be adapted to classroom needs.
Grades 4-8

This program from Greater Good Science Center, helps develop an attitude of gratitude, which helps us see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people. Learning to appreciate the positive, this life orientation is a choice to stay optimistic and grow resiliency.

Approximately 6 to 10 lessons, 30 minutes each
Grades K-8

This program, created by Childnet International,  equips students with the skills and tools to  ensure responsible and respectful online behavior:

Lesson 1: Cyberbullying

Lesson 2: Sexting

Lesson 3: Peer Pressure

Lesson 4: Self Esteem

Approximately 4 lessons, 30 minutes each. Can be adapted to classroom needs.
Grades 6-8

This curriculum is developed by iFred, the International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression. It is based on research that suggests hope is a teachable skill. Our aim is to equip students, educators, and parents with the tools they need to find and maintain hope even during the most trying of times.

Approximately 12 Lessons. Can be adapted to each classroom's needs.
Grades 4-8

This class presentation talks about this new addiction, vaping. Learn about what vaping is, the known risks of vaping for one’s health, the misconceptions, it’s occurrence in our schools and youth, and strategies to assist students who vape.

Approximately 60 minutes
Grade 8

This program offers an evidence-based approach to build healthy relationships and enhance mental health. Offering a range of lessons in regards to friendships/relationships, warning signs, boundaries, taking responsibility for our emotions, assertive communication and substance use and abuse. Can be implemented as a program or a stand alone session. 

Up to 10 lessons that can be adapted to classroom needs - approximately 30 minutes (can be broken into 2 half hour sessions)
Grades 7-8

This CASEL-approved social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum can help create a culture of kindness in your school.Offers 6 separate units on respect, caring, inclusiveness, integrity, responsibility and courage. Can be adapted to classroom needs.

Approximately 4 Lessons per unit, 30 minutes each
Grades K-8

This cognitive behavioral curriculum helps students develop further awareness of their own thinking and social behaviors and learn strategies to help them develop better self-regulation across a range of behavior.

Approximately 13 Lessons, 30 minutes each
Grades 2-5

In these lessons created by the ATA, minds will be opened to the kaleidoscope of adversity that is around us. Students will learn acceptance and understanding in hopes of creating a classroom environment that is safe and thriving for all.

Approximately 3 Lessons, 30 minutes each
Grades 1-3
Grades 4-6

No yoga experience is needed, just the will to have fun!

15 Minutes to Happy, Healthy Kids

Approximately 4 sessions
Grades K to 4

This group aims to foster self-esteem, help girls maintain connection with peers, and allows genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activities.

Approximately 6 weeks
Grades: 6-8

This group aims to foster self-esteem, help boys maintain connection with peers, and allows genuine self-expression through verbal sharing and creative activities.

Approximately 6 weeks
Grades: 6-8

Give your brain a break! Brain Smoothies are water canvas activities to help students take a break from time-driven processes, to give their pre-frontal cortex a break and utilize the creative parts of their brain to get to that "A-HA" moment.

Up to 15 participants.
Approximately 4-6 lessons
Grades: 7-8

No yoga experience is needed, just the will to have fun!

15 Minutes to Happy, Healthy Kids

Approximately 4 sessions
Grades K to 4

Slumberkins Facilitator Kits are available by request for staff who would like to facilitate this
program in their classrooms. Schools that request Slumberkins Kits will be connected with a Wellness Coach for mentorship purposes.

NOTE: Slumberkins are soft and sweet characters that can be damaged and stained easily if not supervised properly. Please remember that CLEAN HANDS ARE KIND HANDS!

SFSK has the following yard games available to
borrow:

• Connect Four
• Snakes & Ladders
• Lawn Bowling
• Bocce Ball
• Bean Bag/Disc Toss
• Yardzee
• Parachute
• Chess/Checkers
• Ring Toss
• Football Toss
• Spikeball
• Ladder Toss
• Jenga