A Friend in Hope

Develop vocabulary and comprehension of new words, recall skills, learn about brain tumours and treatment, and learn about friendship and empathy.

SUBJECTS:
Comprehension
Language
Memory
Reading
Vocabulary   

Auto-Brain-Graphy

Learn and understand the seven (7) functions of the brain. 

SUBJECTS:
Art
Biology
Health
Language
Creative Writing 

Connections and Empathy

Learn how a diagnosis affects more than the person diagnosed with a brain tumour.

SUBJECTS:
Comprehension
Reading
Health
Language
Visual Arts 

Do you HEAR that?

Teaches students about how a piece of sound information that enters the ear travels to the brain, through a chain of neurons, to allow the individual to comprehend what they have heard.

SUBJECTS:
Biology
Science

Do you SMELL that?

Aims to teach students about how a piece of scent-information that enters the nose travels to the brain, through a chain of neurons, to allow the individual to comprehend what they have smelled.

SUBJECTS:
Biology
Science

Emotions Detective

Understand the connection between emotions and behaviour and help build a culture of compassions.  

SUBJECT:
Arts
Language 
Comprehension

Every Brain is Unique

Identify the major functions of the brain and discuss how the brain works slightly differently between individuals. 

Subjects:
Biology
Science

Grab Your Helmet!

Learn about the fragility of the brain inside the skull.  

Subjects:

Health & Wellness

Head Space

Teachers will introduce the brain during a reading of Brian the Brain Head Space. Following the reading teachers will use supporting worksheets to introduce and explore the brain. The lesson plan is designed to help students develop a growth mindset.

Subjects:

Science
Vocabulary
Wellness
Growth Mindset

Worksheet

Memory Activities – What Is Missing?

To learn about various factors that can influence our ability to remember something.

SUBJECTS:
Biology
Science

Mind Trip

Teachers will introduce the parts of the brain during a reading of Brian the Brain Mind Trip. Following the reading the teachers will use supporting worksheets to help students learn the parts of the brain. Students will be introduced to mindfulness techniques to help them calm down.
Subjects:

Science
Mindfulness
Vocabulary
Anatomy

Worksheet

Note to Self!

Express feelings of confidence and positivity while strengthening character development. 

SUBJECTS:
Creative Writing
English
Health
Social Studies 

Superhero Affirmation

This activity is for children to learn more about Superheroes, every day and real-life heroes and discovering their inner hero.

Subjects:

Health & Wellness
Language
Literacy
Vocabulary

Coloring Sheet 1

Coloring Sheet 2

Superhero Cuffs

Through this activity, students will reflect on their definition of a hero and express this through the superhero cuffs they design.

Subject:

Art

The Amazing Brain

Students will learn about the brain as an organ and how the brain controls everything we do. Students will reflect on all the ways our brains help us every day. 

Subjects:
Biology
Health
Science

We Are A Product of Our Stories

Participants are empowered to embrace their stories of brain tumours and address any misconceptions that may be a product of common stereotypes (a Sharing Circle participant may use their speaking-opportunity to ask critical questions or learn from the experiences of those around them). 

SUBJECTS:
Health and Wellness
Social Studies

Wheel of Feels

OR

Develop empathy and compassion towards others through recognizing and understanding their emotions.  

SUBJECTS:
Arts
Comprehension
Empathy
Language
Vocabulary  

You Are Only as Strong as The Team Around You

To familiarize participants with the health care professionals that commonly make up a child’s brain tumour health care professional team. 

SUBJECTS:
Biology
Career Development 
Science