The first project the Max Foundation will undertake is partnering with Project 11. Warroad Public Schools will be the first school outside of Manitoba fortunate enough to receive training and curriculum access to Project 11 materials. With the focus on mental wellness, Project 11 lessons will be integrated into our K-6th grade morning meeting times. During morning meeting our elementary teachers focus on social-emotional learning. Bringing Project 11 curriculum into Warroad Schools will allow us to enhance our focus on mental wellness, continue the important work of building student/teacher relationships, and create additional opportunities to develop coping skills in students.
To find out more about Project 11 visit: www.projecteleven.ca
The following is information directly from their website:
Project 11 is inspired and created in honor of #11, Rick Rypien, former player of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose. It is available to support students in Kindergarten to grade 4 (English or French) and in grades 5 to 8 (English) with virtual tutorials educating students about Mental Wellness.
Project 11 is an engaging cross-curricular proactive program targeting Manitoba’s English Language Arts and Health Education outcomes. Weekly lessons and daily activities have been designed to help support students and teachers in bringing mental health awareness, along with positive coping skills into their lives.
In addition to the Mental Wellness lessons, there are over 160 daily activities promoting healthy lifestyle practices that teachers can access and incorporate into their class:
- Yoga
- Indigenous Dancing
- Fun with Fitness
- Art Energy
- Music and Rhythm
- Fun with Food
- Relaxation Techniques
- Laughing Yoga
- Mindful Moments
Lesson Plan Themes:
K to Grade 4: Self-Awareness, Friendship, & Character Development
Grade 5: Friendship, Communication, & Self-Reflection
Grade 6: Stress, Communication, & Self-Reflection
Grade 7: Self-Awareness, Communication, & Relationships
Grade 8: Self-Awareness, Relationships, & Community
PROJECT 11 uses concepts such as practicing focusing the mind, increasing self-awareness of feelings and strengths, and building positive relationships. By concentrating on these areas, it is our goal for students to:
- Build a sense of their own team as a class
- Increase their ability to connect with one another
- Increase self-awareness of social, emotional and physical wellness
- Create a stage of empathy
- Enhance their academic performance