MY HOMETOWN - Episode 16 - Santa's Bond
MY HOMETOWN - (40x24 min) by Canadian Poet Jean Mercier
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24m
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 Simon's life, our friends deeply feel the need to believe in some kind of magic, and Tracy's faith takes on a new meaning.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This program will enable students:
• to examine the true meaning of what it means to be a friend
• to examine sibling relationships and family dynamics
• to recognize the difference between personal wants and needs
• to exercise opportunities to value personal relationships and compassion over material desires
• to experience helping others less capable or fortunate in the community
• to understand the spirit of Christmas through giving and sharing to others
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