Today, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Planned Parenthood Toronto, the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health, the Canadian Teachers Federation, the Child Welfare League of Canada and Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, Wisdom2Action launched two ground-breaking new resources on 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion in the youth-serving sector. The Sandbox Project is proud to have supported this multi-sector collaboration through the Sandbox Impact Program.
The Raising the Bar Call to Action and Tip Sheet can support system leaders, organizational leadership, managers and change champions within the youth-serving sector on how to meaningfully implement 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. To learn more, visit Wisdom2Action or download the Raising the Bar resources below.
Dark Cloud: The High Cost of Cyberbullying [VIDEO]
Today marks the launch of the new TELUS Original Documentary, Dark Cloud: The High Cost of Cyberbullying. This 45-minute documentary examines the impacts of cyberbullying and is told through the eyes of Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy. The documentary also features Wendy Craig, Professor at Queen's University and Scientific Director of PREVNet and Matthew Johnson, Director of Education at MediaSmarts.
To learn more, visit TELUS Wise.
Partner Spotlight: The COMPASS Study [VIDEO]
Thank you WISP Fitness!
WISP Fitness is helping children and youth to stay healthy and active through the COVID-19 pandemic. Every month, WISP is donating a portion of profits to the Sandbox Impact Program in support of innovative child and youth organizations who are adapting their programs in response to COVID-19.
This month’s recipient is Recess Guardians, a national charity that empowers older youth to become leaders in their schools and communities by engaging younger students in healthy physical activities during unstructured time. When the pandemic hit, Recess Guardians pivoted its programming to create active8 Your Home play boxes that include curated sports equipment, game cards and other fun challenges. WISP’s support will provide play boxes to families in need with a particular focus on Toronto communities.
Learn more about WISP’s Toronto-based and online fitness programming at www.wispfit.com.
Join the 60 Minute Kids' Club for FREE from home
Why: With so many children displaced from school , the 60 Minute Kids’ Club is making its program available to families, clubs and organizations free of charge in order to support physical and mental well-being at home.
What: The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is a unique program designed to support the development of physical literacy and health strategies. The program consists of two tools that track, record and report healthy behaviours and fundamental movement skills for kids 5-12 years old. This is what the program looks like in schools.
Who: Normally reserved for schools, in light of current circumstances they’ve broadened the parameters to include participation as a family, school, team, club or organization free of charge.
When: There will be two 30-day program roll outs:
April 1st to 30th, 2020
May 1st to 31st, 2020
*Due to the decision to make the program available at no cost, there will not be individual or club prizing available from the 60 Minute Kids’ Club organization for these two challenges.
Where: Using technology for good! This program is available to those who wish to participate online. While the format will differ from the traditional school challenge format of the past 10 years, the trackers can still help families establish and/or maintain healthy habits. Families also learn how to develop proper movement skills which are an important component in supporting the development of physical literacy.
How:
Watch the 60MKC Launch Video with your kids and understand the program.
Families will be able to register on April 1st by following the registration links and selecting ‘homeschool’.
Schools, teams, clubs and organizations who wish to participate must submit their school, team, club, organization’s name by Monday March 30 at 12 p.m. PST (3 p.m. EST) to matt@60minkidasclub.org
Additional FREE Resources:
Learn about Physical Literacy
Learn about Fundamental Movement Skills
60 Minute Kids’ Club at Home: Guide for parents
Please contact 60 Minute Kids’ Club for more information.