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PINK SHIRT DAY Pink shirt day is a nationwide campaign that aims to raise awareness about bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. On this day, we are encouraged to wear a pink shirt (or anything pink) as a symbol of solidarity with those who have experienced bullying. Bullying can have lasting effects on individuals, impacting their mental health and self-esteem; therefore, Pink Shirt Day raises awareness about all the harmful effects of bullying as well as the importance of showing respect, kindness and empathy. We have the power to make a difference by choosing empathy over apathy, and support over silence.  It is time to come together as a community to celebrate diversity, and to take a stand against bullying in all its forms. Let us continue to support and promote Pink Shirt Day to create a more inclusive and respectful world for all! 🌟 As an educator, you can educate students (and families) about the importance of standing up against bullying, promoting positive relation

  C H R I S T M A S    C R A C K E R S Learning Intention:   We Are Learning To create our own Christmas-themed Christmas crackers.  Equipment/Materials you will need for this activity: - Printouts or templates of the Christmas cracker craft  - Coloured paper  - Pencil - Felt pens or crayons to decorate - Scissors - Tape  - Ribbon or string - Small toys or treats to fill the crackers (e.g., stickers, erasers, bubbles)   - Optional: Stickers and Washi tape to decorate  My Teaching Sequence + Instructions: 1. Class Discussion: - Begin by explaining and showing students what a Christmas Cracker is (having an actual Christmas Cracker would be beneficial as you could pass it around and all students can get a feel of it).  - Mention  how they the Crackers pulled apart by two people during the time of Christmas because they contain a surprise inside.  2. Demonstration: - Provide the class with a live demonstration of how to make a Christmas Cracker.  A template or printout of the Christmas