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By: rivky

rivky — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:04:27 +0000

this is a great movie, can i translate it to hebrew?

By: Prasanna

Prasanna — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:25:56 +0000

Wow!! Amazing movie. We had a chance to watch this movie at my son’s school curriculum night. Truly inspirational. It gives insight to “out of the box thinking”. We watch this movie with our son every other day to show how unique he is. It refreshes our stressful mind (of course the busy work mind) every time you watch this movie. Hats off to you for such a wonderful clip. Thank you so much.

By: Arlene Abando-Cadelina

Arlene Abando-Cadelina — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:07:59 +0000

My husband and I were glad that we homeschooled our children. It was not a popular decision because the concept is rather new in the Philippines. Seeing Animal School was liberating for us. It affirmed our decision because we as parents could tailor their instruction depending on their strengths and learning styles. More power. God Bless.

By: World Language Teacher

World Language Teacher — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:40:27 +0000

Truly an eye-opening film. I believe every parent and educator should watch this video.

By: Angela

Angela — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:36:43 +0000

Send Animal School to every Health Visitor, Teacher Training College, Parenting Group, School and After School Club that you know!

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:30:07 +0000

I truly enjoyed watching this video, I first saw this video in a class seminar and it really touched me and turned on my critical thinking button. Within the same week my job (educational pararprofessional) showed this video to the staff, this video should be viewed not only by parents, but all educators as well.

Cassandra

By: Harsimrat

Harsimrat — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:33:38 +0000

The best video I had ever seen.

By: Archana Shivmani Rao

Archana Shivmani Rao — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:36:24 +0000

Animal School video is very touching with a simple & truthful message.I believe in sending my daughter to a school which teaches her to THINK , not MEMORIZE.

I was schooled in India in the most popular curriculum however i totally disagree with everything
about the methods, syllabi & time spent. I studied science, built my career in Banking – totally unconnected things. Now after several years i realise creative line is where my talent lies.
Have gathered the courage to start my career in a different line altogether.
None of these thoughts were encouraged or recognized in school or college.

I am all the more determined that my daughter ENJOY her school life & childhood after seeing the video !

By: Joel Grey

Joel Grey — Fri, 07 May 2010 15:09:49 +0000

What we must realize is that children have different personalities and we cannot expect the same from all of them. What we should do is to understand behavioural patterns and intern try to mold them accordingly in a healthy way. For lots more information, please visit my website.

By: Arjen

Arjen — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:06:50 +0000

Very inspiring. I share this website and the Animal School movie a lot with my colleagues.
I am an educational engineer at a university in Europe and i can say that this principle is also valid for students in the age of 17-27. Our challange is to find a way to construct bridges between a highly formalized & standarized society and a highly personolized, customized development of people. Oh by the way, i think i am an eagle

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 22:30:46 +0000

The movie is great with a wonderful message for parents and teachers alike. My own concern was the resolution of the video. It tended to pixelate quite a bit and was a little sluggish. I thought that it would have been a little better quality.

By: Shirley A. Clark

Shirley A. Clark — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:10:06 +0000

I love the Animal Video it was great and so true.

By: asima rath

asima rath — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:52:39 +0000

i was in a training about parenting when i first saw this video. i had left my daughters at home for the first time. i was a little anxious and obviously had so much in my mind that i could do with them once the training was over, when this video struck me like a mental slap.thats when i realised that they are already born with gifts…all we are left to do is to identify them and nurture them so that our little geniuses reach excellence…
sometimes,how much i wish my parents had seen this video,when i was smaller!! Ours kids are surely lucky!!

By: Madhujit

Madhujit — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:27:47 +0000

Truly an eye-opener. I received the movie from a friend and made sure all my other friends also receive it. We all know that each child is different and are very good at advising others, but when its the turn of our own children, we often forget they need not necessarily have to “fit-in” in everything. We expect them to excel in almost everything be it studies, sports, extra curricular activities. It is best we “let them be” and encourage them in whatever they are good at. This story is a reminder to all the parents and also to the teachers.

Thanks a ton for reminding.

By: Bhanu

Bhanu — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:23:36 +0000

A truly inspiring book, an eye opener to all teachers and parents.

By: Alyssa Cardinal

Alyssa Cardinal — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:08 +0000

This video was very moving, and immediately made me think about myself and others I know and how we all may fit into one of the animal categories. The making of this video shows that teachers are now recognizing that each student is different and the class can’t be taught as one. This is a great step in assuring the success of our future students.

By: Kelley Gardner

Kelley Gardner — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:01 +0000

This video is the reason why people become school counselors. This was one the most moving things I have ever seen.

By: Jessica Ullrich

Jessica Ullrich — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:18 +0000

This is an amazing video. I think that this should be turned into a children’s book so that all these children know that they’re not alone. There are people just like them.

By: Tim Wojcik

Tim Wojcik — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:48:05 +0000

Loved the short film “Animal School”. We as educators must conform to the needs of individual students, not the opposite, so that they may reach their full potential.

By: Alicia Whitehead

Alicia Whitehead — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:12:05 +0000

This video did an excellent job of representing the many different types of learners we see in schools everyday. Students who do not “fit the mold” are often labeled or ignored and this clip shows us how each individual student has something special to offer us and other students around them. By not recognizing and finding ways to nurture diverse learning needs, students will ultimately fall victim to feelings of persecution, inadequacy, self-consciousness and lack of motivation.

As a recent graduate from a teacher education program and a current school counseling students, I can attest that most of today’s colleges and universities strongly emphasize the issues brought up by this video. It is reassuring that future generations of teachers and counselors are more prepared than ever to support and encourage diversity and students with special needs.

By: Richard Fornito

Richard Fornito — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:52:27 +0000

This video shows just how different children are in schools and in life. An important thing to look at is how the school can assist all children in being successful. We can not fail at enhancing and nurturing the abilities of all children. If a student is lacking in one area, we need to work on strengthing their ability without neglecting their current strengths. We see this in the example of the duck. I feel that this is a tricky component to working with children from all walks of life. However through effective collaboration, teamwork, and school resources, all children should have the proper enviornment to achieve the ultimate goal of academic success. I believe that this video should be shown to all individuals invested in the students academic path.

By: Red Fox

Red Fox — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:15:35 +0000

Animal School could be enhanced with a good voice over of the text for those who respond better orally.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:54:30 +0000

I loved this movie, and would like to show it to the other professionals in the resource room where I teach! I just watched it with my 17 year old son. He related to it completely, and said he knew teachers like those in the “animal school”. He opened a discussion about “which animal am I?” It became clear that there must be more animals than the ones described in the film. Even through this lens, you could not pigeon-hole a child!!!

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:08:14 +0000

I received the book this weekend from my sister and she thought I would like because I am a teacher. I just cried!!! Then I went back to work and shared it with my principal. He loved it! he has been bringing different staff (even from central office) into my room all week to share the book. He loved that I thought to share it with my students and discuss the value of learning and how we are all different and learn in different ways and at different paces. My principal is trying t find a way to get the book for every member of our staff in the district. We can all relate to an “animal” in the book or one not yet written about. We need to keep in mind that any one of those animals could be our own or in our class. What a great way to keep that in mind by reading this book. Thank you so much for your creativity and love for our children and your own.

By: Jim Kern

Jim Kern — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:05:33 +0000

My wife is an elementary school principal in a school with 70% free and reduced lunch kiddos! When I found this and ordered the download of the movie, she was very excited. All of her teachers, staff and as many parents as she can reach will have a chance to view this and the team leaders will help anyone at all to assist in reaching every one of these different kids on the kid’s level of interest! This movie says so much of importance! We just have to find a way to ‘ . . keep kids from getting it wrong . . ‘! And, even though I believe it’s designed to raise SMALL souls, I will contend, perhaps until I’m out of contention, that our middle and high school teachers might profit by seeing this and internalizing its message (shucks, there may even be some college professors who could grow with this knowledge!)