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2) In the second story, a boy is swept out to sea by a wave but returned by another. His grandmother complains to God that the boy no longer has his hat.
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The letter thanks Glenn for sharing Aboriginal knowledge and culture with a Year 4 class through a Storyteller Game. The game was successful in teaching the girls about vocabulary, beliefs, and spiritual connections to land. Playing the game and follow-up lessons embedded important messages and perspectives. The girls enjoyed learning directly from Glenn and appreciated the opportunity to understand different cultural traditions.
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1) In the first story, a young punk with tattoos and piercings yells at an old man on a train. The old man replies that when he was young he got drunk and had sex with a parrot, implying the punk could be his son.
2) In the second story, a boy is swept out to sea by a wave but returned by another. His grandmother complains to God that the boy no longer has his hat.
The reflection advocates being grateful for blessings rather than always complaining and expecting more.
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The poem describes an interaction between the Walrus and the Carpenter with a group of oysters. The Walrus convinces several dozen oysters to go for a walk with them along the beach. During their walk, the Walrus and Carpenter kill and eat all of the oysters, despite promising them a pleasant chat. In the end, the Walrus cries crocodile tears over eating all the oysters.
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was a mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and author. He is most famous for his children's stories Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, which featured illustrations by John Tenniel. Carroll enjoyed entertaining children with stories and was inspired by Alice Liddell to write the Alice books. Though he found success as a writer, Carroll preferred to stay out of the public spotlight. He died in 1898 and left behind a legacy as a pioneering and beloved children's author.
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This document contains several passages about childhood development and education. It discusses the importance of books, stories, and literature in a child's intellectual and emotional growth from infancy through the school years. Several poems, songs, and finger plays are also included that were used to teach young children.
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3. In this picture, a young boy looks out upon a beautiful
ocean. At first glance, this is a peaceful image. But look
more closely and you will see that the boy appears to be
sad. Each day he sits alone, watching the water.
4. A young walrus happens to swim nearby. He watches and
wonders why the boy is always alone and how he could be
sad when the ocean is so filled with such different and
interesting life.
5. He asks his mother
why the boy might be
unhappy. She does not
know about people
children, but she does
know about walrus
children, especially her
own watchful son.
She suggests that he ask
Grandfather who is older
and knows more of the
world. Grandfather, after
all, has listened to many
stories over many long
years.
6. So the young walrus
swims off happily to
find his grandfather –
who pays full attention
to the problem,
recognizing the little
walrus's concern and
his kind heart.
Grandfather considers
the question carefully.
7. He decides to give the little walrus an important and
unusual present – a special seashell that carries the sound
of the ocean, a shell that also carries other voices.
If the walrus child listens very closely, he will be able to
hear and better understand the boy child.
8. And this is how the young
walrus learns why the boy
is sad and lonely. He is left
out because he is quiet and
does not play games. With
curly, carrot-coloured hair,
he even looks different. He
definitely does not fit in
with the others.
The people children all try
to be like one another, so
they make fun of anyone
who is in any way different.
And because they copy one
another's behaviour, they
all tease the same child –
without thinking too much
about what they are doing.
9. Why do they do this?
Where ever do they learn to act like this?
10. The kind-hearted young
walrus feels sorry for the
boy. He returns to
Grandfather to tell him
about what he has seen
and heard. Once again,
Grandfather listens
carefully.
But this time even
Grandfather does not
know what to do. He is
old and wise enough,
however, to know that
everyone helping is often
better than just one
working alone.
11. This is a problem
calling for many ideas
and suggestions – a
problem calling for a
gathering of the sea
creatures.
At such a gathering,
any creature is allowed
to speak and all the
others will listen – for
any one of them, great
or small, may have a
valuable contribution
to make.
12. Grandfather considers it important for the young walrus to
befriend the boy child and talk with him. Dolphin wisely
suggests that the walrus child watch the other children and
speak with them as well. Playful Otter has the idea that the
young walrus will need a disguise in order to go to school.
13. Now clever Raven is
quick to offer his
help. This is just the
job for him. Surely
he can think of a
way to dress up the
walrus child.
Immediately he sets
off, flying about the
countryside,
searching hither and
yon, taking what is
necessary from here
and there.
14. When Raven has collected all he needs, he is ready to perform
his trick. With a bit of magic – and a bit of help from his friends
– he stuffs the young walrus into the people child clothes.
15. Now the young
walrus is ready to go
to school. But what
should he do once he
gets there? What
should he say to the
boy child?
A long discussion
follows. At last the
sea creatures all
agree on a plan and
only then is the
walrus child ready to
set off on his
mission.
16. When he arrives at the school, he first finds the lonely boy
and makes friends with him. Soon he tells the boy all about
the sea animals and their ideas. He explains about teasing
(which often leads to bullying) and tells the boy what the sea
creatures think should be done. He suggests the boy should
walk away when someone is making fun of him and try to
ignore the teasing.
17. The boy explains that
this is what he has been
doing and this is why he
is always alone. Walrus
says perhaps then he
should try talking with
the people children- and
if that is too difficult, he
must talk with someone
else.
It is most important
that he tell someone
about his problems, or
otherwise no one will
know that he needs
help. He must seek help
from a teacher or
another adult.
18. By now the other children notice the walrus child speaking
with the boy. They are surprised that the boy has such an
unusual visitor. Drawn by curiosity, they gather closer to
see what is happening.
19. When they overhear what the walrus child is saying, they are
even more surprised – and for the first time, they begin to
think about their own behaviour.
Their thoughts are interrupted when the bell rings and they
must return (very reluctantly) to their classroom. The walrus
child is left alone to make his way back to the ocean and the
sea creatures who are waiting for him.
20. The sea animals are very
proud of the young
walrus child. They are
proud of him for paying
attention and for noticing
the boy child and then
wanting to help. They
are pleased that he had
the courage to talk with
the boy.
After cheers for the little
walrus, another
discussion begins. Now
the sea creatures decide
that the walrus child
should return one more
time to the school with
one more important
message for the boy.
21. The very next morning the
young walrus cheerfully sets off
once again. He soon finds the
boy and learns that he has
talked with his teacher – who
did pay attention. And the
teacher talked with the
children. And there seems to
have been some change, for
the boy is a bit happier.
The little walrus delivers one
last suggestion from the sea
creatures – the boy must try to
look inside himself for strength
and courage when he feels left
out. After all, he has done
nothing wrong, nothing to
deserve teasing. He is a special
child, as is every child. He has
his own talents to contribute.
22. And besides, how many children are there who
have a walrus for a friend?
23. It is important that the
boy also learn to think for
himself. Then one day he
may be able to help
someone else who is
feeling left out.
24. And the walrus child has provided a perfect
example for the boy child to follow.
27. Walrus’s Gift is in some ways like a Native legend. It speaks of the
wisdom of elders, of co-operation among the community, and of a
search for individual inner strength.
Animals have always been an important part of native culture.
They appear often in stories and legends with characteristics that are
relevant to the story of Walrus’s Gift.
Dolphin
Dolphin is the keeper of the power of sacred breath and a protector of
the weak. Dolphins have long been associated with humans.
Otter
Otter is a symbol of joy, playfulness, and sharing.
Eagle
Eagle represents the power of the Great Spirit, courage, order and
harmony. Eagle down is still used as an expression of welcoming
friendship.
28. Raven
Raven is a creator and guardian of magic. He is also a
messenger and a trickster, capable of mystical
transformation.
Heron
Heron exemplifies self-reliance and inner strength.
Loon
Loon stands for imagination and the re-awakening of old
hopes and dreams.
Kingfisher
Kingfisher represents patience, skill, vision and concern
for community.
Salmon
Salmon are a symbol of life, of courage and strength, as
well as respect for tradition.
29. The idea of a walrus talking to children about bullying was thought up by policeman
Tom Woods.
His work eventually grew in the WITS (Walk Away, Ignore, Talk it out, Seek help)
Program, designed to alleviate teasing and bullying in elementary schools. This
program was developed by Bonnie Leadbeater, PhD, Professor of Psychology at the
University of Victoria. It is supported by the Rock Solid Foundation. For more
information and teacher guidelines please visit www.witsprogram.ca