Grandmothers to Grandmothers Schools Initiative  

This Schools Initiative was compiled by:
Mary Anna Beer, Advisor on the Grandmothers Campaign
Theresa Randles, Grandmothers of Steel, Hamilton
Kim Lang, G Force. Whitby

With input from:
Sue Cousineau, Grassroot Grannies,Ottawa
Judith Haynes, Edmonton G.A.N.G
Janet Solberg, SLF Community Campaigns Liaison
Felicity Heyworth, SLF Communications Officer
Laura Delaney, SLF Community Campaigns Liaison
Julie Whelan, SLF intern

Read the Complete Report:

•  The complete report

Read Sections of the Complete Report: 

•  Aims and Purpose     
•  Tips on Gaining Access to Schools  
•  Letter from Stephen Lewis    
•  Letter to Principal or School Board   
•  Letter from Superintendent to Teachers 
•  Aiming for Individual Development and Empowerment (A.I.D.E.)
•  Recommendations for a Successful Presentation 
•  Resources: Books    
•  Resources: Films & Videos    
•  Resources: Websites   
•  Resources: Lesson Plans
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandparents Connection Elementary School Workshop
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandmother Connection Sample Advocacy Letter
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandmother Connection Workshop for Advocacy
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandmother Connection Workshop for k-grade 6
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandmother Connection Workshop for Grades 5-8
  •  Bruce Peninsula Grandmother Connection Workshop for Secondary Schools
  •  Greater Van Gogos Classroom Lesson Intermediate Grades
  •  Greater Van Gogos Classroom Lessons Considerations and Suggestions
  •  Greater Van Gogos lesson for School Assemblies Primary Grades
  •  Greater Van Gogos Teachers' Resource Package for Classrooms
  •  Greater Van Gogos Teachers' Resource Package for School Assemblies
  •  Greater Van Gogos Workshop Notes for the School Education Package
  •  York Region Issues Without Borders Grade 3
  •  York Region Issues Without Borders Junior
  •  York Region Issues Without Borders Intermediate
  •  York Region Spirit of Mandela 2008 Resource Package
  •  South Fraser GoGos Secondary School Presentation
  •  Hamilton Grandmothers of Steel Lesson Plans Elementary and Secondary School
  •  Oakville Oomamas JKSK Basic to Advanced
  •  Oakville Oomamas Sample Advocacy Exercise
  •  Oakville Oomamas School Kit Grades 4-6
  •  Oakville Oomamas Follow Up Activities for Grades 4-6
  •  Oakville Oomamas Secondary School Workshop Making a Difference
  •  Ottawa Grassroots Grannies Intermediate School Outline
  •  Guelph Gogos Materials for Presentations to Schools
  •  Guelph Gogos Workshop Reflections
  •  Saskatoon G4Gs School Presentation Goals and Formats (for Saskatchewan Curriculum only)
  •  Saskatoon G4G Teachers Resource Guide (for Saskatchewan Curriculum only)
  •  St Edmund's EFA Workshop Description
  •  St Edmund's Workshop Outline
  •  St Edmund's Workshop EFA Student Profiles
  •  St Edmund's Workshop Canada's Promise re EFA
  •  St Edmund's Workshop Student Promise Ideas
  •  St Edmund Workshop Individual Promises
  •  EFA Advocacy Letter Primary Grades
•  Resources: The CAMR/Paediatric Medicines Demonstration Game
•  Follow Up Ideas