Hear from Educators who are using
Open Parachute with their class
"I was really surprised by the depth of their answers. They were eager to share. They wanted to tell their classmates the things they had been going through"
"We used the teacher well-being program during our monthly staff meetings and it was such a great way to connect with each other and have open conversations about what we're all struggling with especially given the year that we had...it gave teachers the permission to share about their mental health in a safe environment and learn from each other, and it was beautiful!"
"I was knocked over by a hug at the end of the year from a grade 11 student in my Career Life program...he was so thankful that he had this outlet that allowed him to be a leader in our school...and he wanted to let me know what a great thing the Open parachute Program was for him. That's probably the thing that I'm most proud of!"
"This program was really simple to use, and it covered all the core competencies that we needed to cover. It gave me the tools so that I felt more comfortable and confident to tackle these important conversations with my students. The students were able to express their appreciation for each other and they even started apologising for things they realised were hurting others. I’m really looking forward to using the program again next year! "
"Since we finished the program we've noticed that students are starting to problem solve on their own...and when there’s disputes in the classroom or on the playground we come back together as a group and watch the video again so we can revisit the issue...we really can dive deeper into these challenges because the kids all have a common language now."
"We have used the Open Parachute program with both our staff and students. For students, it was so helpful to have something that builds the scope and sequences of the skills needed to be mentally well. And for staff, it is so rare to have time carved out to focus on their own wellbeing, and it was so beneficial to give teachers that time and space. They really found it helpful."
"The online format makes it easy for educators to access quickly and easily. The video-based content is appealing to both teachers and students. The personal stories shared by students are engaging and credible. Having the kid's ages in the videos similar to the students who are viewing them allows for students to see themselves and connect with the content in a real and meaningful way."
