This program presents Hallowe'en Safety Tips to assist children and parents in making this treat-filled evening, one of enjoyment and safety. In comical and serious style this fast paced program follows two young children as they discuss and demonstrate proper costumes, trick or treating tips, masks, carrying containers, pedestrian safety, what to watch for when...
The Fall Fair – Educational Film
A rare find among programs as students are taken to a typical rural Canadian fall fair. It includes all the sights, sounds and noise of a rural fair. The day begins with the parade and then it’s on to the exhibits, animals, crafts, midway, rides, games, food and contests. A unique film. Grades 1 through 4. English Language Only. PPR included, 20...
CHRISTMAS OF OLD – Canadian Pioneer Christmas
This video captures the warmth of Canadian Pioneer Christmas of the early 1800’s. This period in our history is recalled through historic re-creation, actors in period costumes, photographs, illustrations and authentic music. The program brings to life the traditions of trimming the tree, Yule logs, Christmas pudding and home made presents. Students watch the...
SPOOKS, GOBLINS & WITCHES – THE MYTHS OF HALLOWE’EN
Hallowe’en has a history dating back to the age of the druids. How did graveyards, ghosts, goblins, monsters and witches get caught up in Hallowe’en folklore? Why do people carve faces into pumpkins and place them outside their homes on Hallowe’en evening and why do children dress up in costumes and go trick or treating? Discover some of the myths, legends...
Lest We Forget – Educational Film
This outstanding film presents a uniquely Canadian view of the importance of Remembrance Day. It looks at the efforts of Canada's armed forces in World War One, World War Two, Korea and Afghanistan. Students learn how Remembrance Day relates to them in their day to day activities, personal lives and friendships. Students are shown that on November 11th they...
Letters From The Front
This film follows the daily life of a Canadian Private in World War Two through the letters he wrote home and the photographs he took. Aware of the immensity of the war which had engulfed the world, his letters described in detail the daily life of a soldier and the lives of those caught up in the war. His photographs taken with a Kodak Brownie camera, were not...