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Phyllis Webstad’s Online Classroom (K-3) – Student Version

This course is designed for students ages 5-8 years and was made with age appropriateness in mind. We encourage this course to be completed with the help of an adult. There are some sensitive, yet important, messages and stories that will be shared that pertain to Orange Shirt Day-related topics. Please ensure that you take care of your heart and are ready to have conversations with your child.

Course Content

Module 1: Phyllis Webstad Introduction
1 Resource
Video: Introduction to Phyllis Webstad
Module 2: Tsucwinucw-k
2 Resources
Video: Tsucwinucw-k
Online Activity (K-3, M2)
Module 3: Granny’s Life
1 Resource
Video: Gran’s Lifestyle
Module 4: Changes in Community Life
1 Resource
Video: Changes in Community Life
Module 5: Family Impact of Residential Schools
1 Resource
Video: Residential Schools and Families
Module 6: Phyllis Turns 6 and Gets Ready For School
2 Resources
Video: Phyllis Turns 6 and Gets Ready For School
Online Activity (K-3, M6)
Module 7: Phyllis at Residential School
2 Resources
Video: Phyllis at Residential School
Online Activity (K-3, M7)
Module 8: Life at Residential School
2 Resources
Video: Life at Residential School
Online Activity (K-3, M8)
Module 9: 300 Sleeps
1 Resource
Video: 300 Sleeps
Module 10: Did Phyllis Get Her Shirt Back?
1 Resource
Video: Did Phyllis Get Her Orange Shirt Back?
Module 11: Impacts of Residential School
1 Resource
Video: Impacts of Residential School
Module 12: Start of Orange Shirt Day
1 Resource
Video: Start of Orange Shirt Day
Module 13: Purpose of Orange Shirt Day
2 Resources
Video: Purpose of Orange Shirt Day
Online Activity (K-3, M13)
Module 14: Wearing Orange Shirts
1 Resource
Video: Wearing Orange Shirts
Module 15: Origin of “Every Child Matters”
2 Resources
Video: Every Child Matters
Online Activity (K-3, M15)
Module 16: Importance of Truth-Telling
1 Resource
Video: Importance of Truth-Telling
Module 17: Making Your Own Orange Shirt
1 Resource
Video: Making Your Own Orange Shirt
Module 18: Making Art to Honour Orange Shirt Day
1 Resource
Video: Making Art to Honour Orange Shirt Day
Module 19: Inviting Elders and Residential School Survivors
1 Resource
Video: Inviting Elders and Residential School Survivors
Module 20: A Message for Teachers and Students
1 Resource
Video: A Message for Teachers and Students
Module 21: Speaking Only Her Truth
1 Resource
Video: Speaking Only Her Truth
Module 22: Book 1: Today is Orange Shirt Day
1 Resource
Video: Book 1: Today Is Orange Shirt Day
Module 23: Book 2: Every Child Matters
1 Resource
Video: Books 2 – Every Child Matters
Module 24: Book 3: The Orange Shirt Story
1 Resource
Video: Book 3 – The Orange Shirt Story
Module 25: Book 4: With Our Orange Hearts
1 Resource
Video: Book 4 – With Our Orange Hearts
Module 26: Book 5: Phyllis’s Orange Shirt
1 Resource
Video: Book 5 – Phyllis’s Orange Shirt