Tools and resources
Tools and resources
Tools and resources to help kids stay in school and succeed
The Desjardins Foundation supports many organizations that work to promote academic success. We also partner with organizations to develop tools to help parents and teachers.
Our youth need recognition and acknowledgement to stay motivated in school. It's up to us to support and encourage them.
Tools
The Emotion Game
Created by the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation, The Emotion Game helps children understand their emotions and put their feelings into words so they can adopt positive behaviours in school.
Partner organizations and other resources
Promoting language development with the public libraries of Quebec
We're helping the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec to introduce its Biblio-Jeux program in libraries across the province. The program was developed by speech language therapists who use family games to develop the oral and written language skills of children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Qualified library staff can help families with the games.
Find libraries that offer the Biblio-Jeux program (site in French only)
Explaining differences to kids
Our contribution to the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation also funds the development of educational videos that use puppetry to explain differences to children and to give you tools to promote the development of relationship skills.
See the video series: Fostering healthy relationships with autistic children in early childhood
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Lire et faire lire
The goals of this reading program are to help kids discover the joys of reading and develop a love for books and to foster intergenerational links. Our contribution provides support to local branches in Quebec and Ontario to increase the program's reach.
Institut Pacifique
Social relations are important for young people, allowing them to develop throughout their lives. That's why we're helping the Institut Pacifique to revamp and roll out their Vers le pacifique program. The program offers workshops in daycares and elementary schools to teach young people important interpersonal skills such as managing their emotions, resolving conflicts and peer mediation. The Institut Pacifique also offers free tools for families.
Learn more about the Institut Pacifique (site in French only)
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Promoting language development with the public libraries of Quebec
We're helping the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec to introduce its Biblio-Jeux program in libraries across the province. The program was developed by speech language therapists who use family games to develop the oral and written language skills of children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Qualified library staff can help families with the games.
Find libraries that offer the Biblio-Jeux program (site in French only)
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Articles, downloadable resources, videos and videoconferences are available, as well as an online forum and phone service to speak directly with experts.
Explaining differences to kids
Our contribution to the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation also funds the development of educational videos that use puppetry to explain differences to children and to give you tools to promote the development of relationship skills.
See the video series: Fostering healthy relationships with autistic children in early childhood
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Mental health awareness
We support Fondation Jeunes en tête in their mission to prevent mental distress in young people ages 11 to 18. We contribute to a Quebec-wide program for students in Secondary 1 that teaches them to build good mental health habits. Our support also helps to create tools for parents, teenagers and teachers, including:
Pamphlet on balancing work and school
If your students are entering the job market, this tool is for them. It has information on workers' rights and tips on balancing school and work.
It was created with the help of our partners, Éducaloi and Instances régionales de concertation sur la persévérance scolaire et la réussite éducative (IRC).
See Everything You Need To Know Before Starting Your First Job
Pamphlet: Lending a kid a helping hand
Created in partnership with Kids Help Phone, this pamphlet identifies the signs that a problematic situation is affecting your child's well-being and explains how you can help.
Partner organizations and other resources
Helping young people find their dream job
We are proud to support Academos in their mission of helping young people find a career that excites them. We help by contributing to the development of their mentoring platform, which allows young people to chat with professionals in various fields, as well as by creating content for parents guiding their kids during this milestone.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Virtual reality to raise awareness
We support the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation and its 360 workshops, an initiative that uses virtual reality to make high school students aware of the negative impact of violence and bullying in school.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec, we award scholarships to students at conservatories in Quebec to help them pursue their studies in music or drama.
Learn more about Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec (site in French only) - With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Support for young people who need help
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada who need help and have nowhere else to turn.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Mental health awareness
Do you want to learn more about mental health? Fondation Jeunes en tête offers a complete toolkit, which includes tools and tips on how adolescence works, how to react when things go wrong and how to keep your mental balance on a daily basis. Here’s an overview:
Balancing work and school
If you're gearing up for your first job, this pamphlet is for you. It has information on workers' rights and tips on how to balance school and work.
It was created with the help of our partners Éducaloi and Instances régionales de concertation sur la persévérance scolaire et la réussite éducative (IRC).
See the pamphlet: Everything you need to know before starting your first job
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec, we award scholarships to students at conservatories in Quebec to help them pursue their studies in music or drama.
Learn more about Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec (site in French only) - With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance.
Academos, to find your dream job
Do you know about Academos? It's an app to help you find your dream job. This social networking platform introduces young people to the working world and helps them determine what they want to do professionally.
You can talk with mentors who work in a field you're interested in.
Parliament Hill internships
We give young Canadian university graduates the opportunity to intern on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where they become fully immersed in Canadian democratic life.
Help for young people at Auberges du cœur
We provide young people staying in Auberge du cœur youth shelters the tools they need to stay in school. The funds donated by the Desjardins Foundation go towards meeting each centre's specific needs, which may include tutoring services, school supplies and computers.
Literacy scholarships
We award the Go Getter bursaries to recognize the perseverance and determination of adults who have successfully made efforts to improve their literacy skills.
Support when you need it
If talking to an adult you trust is not an option, Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada.
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Tools
The Emotion Game
Created by the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation, The Emotion Game helps children understand their emotions and put their feelings into words so they can adopt positive behaviours in school.
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance. If you'd like to participate in this program with your students, check out their project platform.
Institut Pacifique
Social relations are important for young people, allowing them to develop throughout their lives. That's why we're helping the Institut Pacifique to revamp and roll out their Vers le pacifique program. The program offers workshops in daycares and elementary schools to teach young people important interpersonal skills such as managing their emotions, resolving conflicts and peer mediation. The Institut Pacifique also offers free tools for families.
Learn more about the Institut Pacifique (site in French only)
Explaining differences to kids
Our contribution to the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation also funds the development of educational videos that use puppetry to explain differences to children and to give you tools to promote the development of relationship skills.
See the video series: Fostering healthy relationships with autistic children in early childhood
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Lire et faire lire
The goals of this reading program are to help kids discover the joys of reading and develop a love for books and to foster intergenerational links. Our contribution provides support to local branches in Quebec and Ontario to increase the program's reach.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Mental health awareness
We support Fondation Jeunes en tête in their mission to prevent mental distress in young people ages 11 to 18. We contribute to a Quebec-wide program for students in Secondary 1 that teaches them to build good mental health habits. Our support also helps to create tools for parents, teenagers and teachers, including:
- Taking care of yourself: The key to greater serenity and resilience
- Imagining your future to make the best decisions
- Knowing your strengths: The key to boosting your optimism and resilience
Pamphlet on balancing work and school
If your students are entering the job market, this tool is for them. It has information on workers' rights and tips on balancing school and work.
It was created with the help of our partners, Éducaloi and Instances régionales de concertation sur la persévérance scolaire et la réussite éducative (IRC).
See Everything You Need To Know Before Starting Your First Job
Partner organizations and other resources
Alloprof Parents
We support Alloprof Parents, which provides a wide range of free tools related to children's education.
You'll have access to articles, downloadable resources, videos and content from experts, as well as a service for receiving specialized advice by phone, email or Messenger.
Encourage the entrepreneurial spirit in young people
We have helped Youth Fusion launch an entrepreneurship program at several rural, urban and aboriginal schools. Tailored to K-12 students most at risk of dropping out of school, this program introduces them to the business world by having them create and experience the daily reality of an organization in a field they’re excited about–all within the school context. Throughout the school year, they develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and organization, alongside other disciplines including languages, math, technology and finance. If you'd like to participate in this program with your students, check out their project platform.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec, we award scholarships to students at conservatories in Quebec to help them pursue their studies in music or drama.
Learn more about Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec (site in French only) - With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation
Virtual reality to raise awareness
We support the Jasmin Roy Sophie Desmarais Foundation and its 360 workshops, an initiative that uses virtual reality to make high school students aware of the negative impact of violence and bullying in school.
Jeunes musiciens du monde
We help the organization systemize its musical and social pedagogical approach, allowing thousands of children and teens in high-risk environments to have fun learning music to help them develop their full potential.
Learn more about Jeunes musiciens du monde (site in French only)
Support for young people who need help
Our contributions to Kids Help Phone makes the organization's live chat services more accessible so that young people can find the best support and a sympathetic ear.
Kids Help Phone offers free, 24/7 professional counselling and information to young people across Canada who need help and have nowhere else to turn.
Legal information for young people
We support the educational component of Éducaloi by helping them continue to offer free legal information in schools to nearly 50,000 students each year.
The Youth Zone section of the Éducaloi website features over 100 articles on topics geared to 12- to 17-year-olds.
Educational research
We support the production and distribution of The Facts on Education newsletters, which popularize educational research to make it accessible to parents and teachers.
See the latest topics:
- How can the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) support K-12 teaching and learning? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents promote student well-being? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How should climate change be taught in school? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How can parents and teachers help K-12 students enter careers in the skilled trades? - External link. This link will open in a new window.
- How do we teach students to identify fake news?
- How can schools support LGBTQ2 students?
- How can we embed truth and reconciliation in every school?
- What can school leaders do in the aftermath of student and staff suicide?
- How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students?
- 12 reasons to learn coding at school
Tools
Pamphlet on balancing work and school
If your students are entering the job market, this tool is for them. It has information on workers' rights and tips on balancing school and work.
It was created with the help of our partners, Éducaloi and Instances régionales de concertation sur la persévérance scolaire et la réussite éducative (IRC).
See Everything You Need To Know Before Starting Your First Job
Helping young people find their dream job
We are proud to support Academos in their mission of helping young people find a career that excites them. We help by contributing to the development of their mentoring platform, which allows young people to chat with professionals in various fields, as well as by creating content for parents guiding their kids during this milestone.
Partner organizations and other resources
Parliament Hill internships
We give young Canadian university graduates the opportunity to intern on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where they become fully immersed in Canadian democratic life.
Literacy scholarships
We award Go Getter bursaries to recognize the perseverance and determination of adults who have successfully made efforts to improve their literacy skills.
Scholarships to help students stay in school
To help keep kids in school, we award scholarships in partnership with several organizations:
- With Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec, we award scholarships to students at conservatories in Quebec to help them pursue their studies in music or drama.
Learn more about Fondation du Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec (site in French only) - With Fondation Sport-Études, we support high-performance athletes who are pursuing post-secondary studies full-time.
Learn more about Fondation Sport-Études - We support young people enrolled in CFER programs.
Learn more about the CFER network - We award Towards a First Diploma scholarships to First Nations high school students to help them stay in school.
Learn more about the New Pathways Foundation