Episodes

  • Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a Time. By Sha’nique, age 12

    Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a Time. By Sha’nique, age 12
    Jan 16 2026
    The end of the school year was just around the corner for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! There was lots of chatter about summer holidays and being free from homework for two whole months!

    Despite the enthusiasm, however, the teacher sensed anxiety. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. It was hard to watch TV or social media without hearing doom and gloom. Whether it was about war or climate change, poverty or homelessness, the news was all too real. And all too close to home.

    Mrs. Thomas decided to open up discussion about some of these troubling topics. But instead of just reinforcing the problems, she urged her students to think about solutions. “What can we all do in our own way to better the world we live in? To protect our country, our community, and our families?” She asked them to become influencers for good. Then she suggested that they write about their findings and experiences to share with the class as their first assignment in the Fall.

    Fast forward to September. The kids rose to the challenge. These are their stories:

    Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a TimeBy Sha’nique, age 12

    The team at the BrazilianWave.org portal (Canada) brings you exclusive content featuring stories and reports transformed into audio. At Wave, you can now read and listen!

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    A production by BRZ GROUP INC. | CANADA
    With the support of ONTARIO CREATES
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    7 mins
  • Loving the Golden Years. By Maria, age 10

    Loving the Golden Years. By Maria, age 10
    Jan 16 2026
    It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! Each day seemed to drag on forever while the boys and girls chattered about their summer plans. Two whole months of freedom loomed large!

    But the teacher sensed some uneasiness, even underneath all the enthusiasm. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. And it seemed the bad news getting closer and closer to home. There was worry at the grocery store about the cost of food. There was worry about shortages in our hospitals. There was worry about poverty, about homelessness, about unemployment.

    Mrs. Thomas decided it was time to talk about some of these troubling topics. But rather than focus on problems, she led her students to think about solutions. She introduced the idea of becoming influencers for good. “What can we all do in our own way to better the world we live in? To protect our country, our community, and our families?” Then she suggested that they write about their findings and experiences to share with the class as their first assignment in the Fall.

    Fast forward to September. The kids rose to the challenge.

    These are their stories: Loving the Golden YearsBy Maria, age 10

    The team at the BrazilianWave.org portal (Canada) brings you exclusive content featuring stories and reports transformed into audio. At Wave, you can now read and listen!

    For more, follow the link: https://www.brazilianwave.org

    A production by BRZ GROUP INC. | CANADA
    With the support of ONTARIO CREATES
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    6 mins