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Recognising and challenging stereotypes promote inclusive communities where everyone feels safe to express their individuality.

5 Ways to Make Schools Safer for LGBTQ Kids
TSER resource about recognizing issues for LGBTQ kids in schools and advocating for them

Humans go through emotional and physical changes at different times during puberty.

KidsHealth Guide to Puberty
Student-friendly resource about the physical, emotional, and social changes that take place during puberty.

Physical, Social, and Emotional Changes During Puberty
Newsela article outlining the potential changes that can happen during puberty

Anatomy: Assigned Female at Birth
A look into the anatomy of someone assigned female at birth

Female Reproductive System
Diagram outline the reproductive system of someone assigned female at birth
Female Reproductive System
Diagram of the reproductive system of someone assigned female at birth

Menstruation: What to Expect
A thorough video examining the process of getting a period, including terms such as heavy and light flow, slang you might hear, etc.
Period in Third Period
Video examining different ways to handle periods, including pads, tampons, and menstrual cups.
Periods and Self-Care
Amaze.org video explaining the process of getting a period and how you might care for yourself during that time.
Anatomy: Assigned Male at Birth
A look into the anatomy of someone assigned male at birth.

Male Reproductive System
Diagram outlining the reproductive system of someone assigned male at birth
Male Reproductive System
Diagram of the reproductive system of someone assigned male at birth

How To Talk About Periods In a More Inclusive Way
Guide for teachers in how to discuss periods in a gender-inclusive way, including specific language guide.

Principles for Gender-Inclusive Puberty and Health Education
Gender-Inclusive Language
Checklist for gender-inclusive language when talking about bodies (from Trans-Care BC).
International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education
International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education by UNESCO - aligned to our curricular outcomes and divided by age band

Self-esteem, confidence and personal identity lead to greater self-awareness.

Gender Inclusive Language Checklist
Teacher resource for incorporating gender-inclusive language in discussions about bodies. Straightforward checklist with misconceptions and correct language.

The Reflection In Me
A positive, animated video about self-esteem and self-awareness
The Gender Unicorn
Gender Unicorn poster describing the difference between gender identity/expression, sexuality, assigned sex at birth, etc. Available in multiple languages.
Gender Identity and Pronouns Explainer
Student-friendly video explaining gender identity and pronouns in a simple way

Gender Identity and Expression Interactive Map
Interactive map where students can zoom in on aspects across the gender identity and expression spectrum, from masculinity to femininity and in between.

LGBTQQIAP Poster
Display the details for each identity under the LGBTQ+ spectrum
Gender Grammar
Poster demonstrating problematic language concerning gender identity and the appropriate language to use instead
Gender Pronouns
Poster identifying different potential pronouns and how you might use them

What Is Sexuality?
Amaze.org. video defining sexuality in an age-appropriate way
What's It Like To Be Intersex?
Hear from intersex people about their bodies and the challenges they face in society.

Changes caused by puberty result in the need to adjust personal hygiene routines.

What Causes Body Odor?
TedEd video about the cause of body odor during and after puberty
Puberty, Body Odor, and Other Changes for Boys
Video from Amaze.org outlining puberty changes for boys
Period Hygiene
Video examining the options for taking care of yourself during your period
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
A dive into the different hygiene challenges that might come up during puberty and how one might deal with them.