In this episode: • life’s cycles • loneliness • giving time to others • valuing the elderly • civic responsibility in the context of Remembrance Day/War Veteran’s Day
Teachers can also use any or all episodes in the classroom with a normal rental.

Miss Kaplan's cats are special to her - they ...

In this episode: • honesty • cheating • valuing other’s differences • consequences of actions • personal strengths and weaknesses

Eddie and several other students just don't take their math teacher seriously. After all, he talks with hesitation, is forgetful and can't seem to even be able to ...

In this episode: • honouring others • friendship • the meaning and spirit of Christmas • innocence of childhood • sibling relationships • importance of family

Thomas just loves making fun of Tracy because she believes in Santa Claus. How quickly things can change! With a potential tragedy in S...

In this episode: • valuing individuality • family relationships • forgiveness • jealousy • feelings and emotions

Dennis comes home from college - with a new girlfriend. The family does its best to adapt to this new weird and wonderful girl. Thomas however is not coping so well. In trying to ma...

In this episode: • peer pressure • self esteem • responsibility • jealousy • exploring changing emotions

The high school crowd is having a party and it's initiation into the big time. Only, he is supposed to baby-sit Tracy. Of course, he comes up with a scheme but there is a price to pay for p...

In this episode: • self esteem • family commitment • appreciating individual differences • setting priorities and goals • jealousy

The Thompson family is finally adopting Alex. Everyone seems happy. Thomas, however, is not so sure. Now that everything is confirmed, what's holding him?

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In this episode: • taking risks • honesty • making appropriate choices • consequences of actions • leadership skills

Thomas finds the way to get in touch with the hottest rock group in the country and takes on himself to book them for a concert in Maplewood. Only, he signs a contract and is st...

In this episode: • career preparation • personal fulfillment • handling stress • dealing with difficult people

Career choices in grade 8? Thomas figures it's a little early for major decisions. Nevertheless, a project in school will challenge them to find a true passion, or this place where ev...

In this episode: • earning trust • handling responsibility • sibling relationships • following rules • maturity • respect for others • valuing others

Thomas's parents must go away and decide to trust the children on their own for 24 hours. While deep in self created trouble, our friends learn ...

In this episode: • personal safety • recognizing limits • respecting parent’s decisions • dealing with conflicting ideas • unsafe risks • family rules • making decisions

Thomas has just won a scooter in a contest and he can't wait to ride it. However, his parents think that he is too young and...

In this episode: • valuing one’s strengths • individual differences • self fulfillment • goal setting • commitment to goals • friendship
Growing into one's own self is a long and at times a difficult process. At 14, it can be even more confusing. Simon decides he wants to spend more time trainin...

In this episode: • valuing the perspective of others • honouring and taking commitments seriously • being part of a team • trusting in others

Lisa is thrilled with her part in the school play, but it looks like the whole thing might not make curtain call. Thomas jumps in to save the day, but a...

In this episode: • rivalry • dealing with difficult people and situations • bullying • forgiveness • valuing one’s position • parent / child relationships • acceptance of others • dealing with death and dying

Eddie is always bugging Thomas about the rivalry of their fathers at the paper factor...

In this episode: • grieving • reaching out • caring for friends • support through community • wisdom of elders

Grieving has been unknown territory for Eddie - but now, at 16, he is mourning the loss of his father. With the wisdom of experience, Mr. Deschesnes engages Eddie into restoring a boa...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • preparing for the future • short term and long term goals • consequences of actions • consequences of actions • accepting responsibility

School is almost over! Thomas and Simon are planning summer adventures. Yes, Thomas finds many diversions to ignore his failing ...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • Aging • contributing and belonging to a community • caring for others • citizenship • the election process

Mr. Deschesnes is greatly affected by his upcoming 80th birthday, and his friend Miss Kaplan is being pressured to move away in a home at the same time. Is th...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • personal limits and responsibility • healthy training • brotherly love • setting realistic goals • commitment to a personal goal • taking risks • Native Indian legends

Simon is willing to train non-stop to reach his goals and swim competitively. He sets up his own ...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • addressing attraction • personal responsibility • risk taking • changing friendships • jealousy

Lisa and the boys find a nice little cabin on a cove and realize this is a great location for their summer parties. Bashful attraction becomes more serious as things see...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • Nature of friendship • dating • changing emotions

The Hometown friends are crossing a new threshold: Dating. Thomas' sister, Tracy, initiates the group with her crush on Simon and soon, everyone begins to follow suit. Will friendship stay number ones with these you...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • Balancing ambition with integrity • loyalty • feelings of others • effect of choices on others

Alex, set on to become a writer, has been keeping a daily journal. His integrity as a writer, brother, son and friend comes into question when he has his stories publishe...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • Practice of business • nature of personal success • ambition • relationships

After so much work on his greeting cards, Thomas has an offer from a small press to publish them. Caught up in success, he loses normal perspective and finds himself in the middle of a lot...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • water vehicle safety • vanity • peer pressure • value of community • friendship

Eddie's cousin from L.A. is coming to town! Rich, good looking, well traveled and experienced, this guy has everyone's head spinning with his stories. What is there for him to find in M...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • healing grief • using discretion • tradition • family values • personal history

Eddie is reminescing over the fishing trip he took annually with his father. This year, he invites his friends to join him and discover this hidden paradise, hoping to continue and perp...

KEY IDEAS in this episode: • runaways • homeless • parental authority • family roles • making responsible choices • understanding of self within family dynamics

The boys and Lisa are aching for a summer adventure. After much debate, the parents approve a weekend bicycle and camping trip. On th...