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At ski camp, Emma panics before getting onto the chairlift and Victor makes fun of her. Celestin explains to Emma that she is afraid of heights and that it is not a lack of courage; he advises her to speak to the instructor, who will dispense her from the ride.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
French as a Second Language Speaking Listening Health and Physical Education Physical Education
Skills:
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Self-Directed Learning
Themes:
Bullying
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)
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E1 : Les quatre règles d'or

3min31s
1. Never follow a stranger or someone you don't know well. 2. Always tell your parents where you are and where you are going. 3. Always ask yourself if the parents would agree. 4. Never go to a place where no one can help me.
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E2 : Chantage

3min20s
If someone is forcing you to do something wrong or stupid, you should talk about it immediately.
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E3 : No smoking

3min29s
Smoking is bad for your health. You can say no without hesitation!
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E4 : Je te ramène chez toi

3min31s
Lucas' mom is late. A cousin of a neighbor offers Lucas to take him home. Golden rule number one: never go with a stranger or someone you don't know well.
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E5 : Le bain

3min34s
Lucas doesn't want his uncle to see him come out of the bath naked. Remember: in front of people, it's only up to you whether you want to be naked or dressed.
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E7 : L'inconnu du téléphone

3min21s
When a stranger on the phone says weird things to you, dismiss him and tell your loved ones right away.
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E8 : La dame à la fenêtre

3min31s
Lucas and Thomas sell raffle tickets for their year-end trip. They are instructed never to separate and not to enter strangers house.
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E9 : Un monsieur pas très net

3min40s
Some adults, who look charming, misbehave around children. If you ever meet them, get away from them and call for help!
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E10 : Les vestiaires

3min42s
Emma and Huan must leave before the end of the judo class. A stranger is in the locker room and refuses to come out, preventing them from undressing in peace.
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E11 : C'est ma lettre!

3min34s
Personal mail is personal. Do not hesitate to remind your parents if necessary!
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E12 : Hé! J'existe

3min34s
Since she's been walking, it's all about baby Lili in Lucas' house. Célestin advises Lucas to go talk kindly to his parents, to say what's on his heart rather than indulge in resentment.
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E13 : Troc ou pas troc

3min21s
An unscrupulous marbles player forcibly appropriates Emma and Thomas marbles. Intimidation and retaliation are the strength of scum, which is why you should never give in to their ideas.
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E14 : L'inconnu du parc

3min23s
If a stranger invites you to his place to play, you must refuse without hesitation.
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E15 : C'est quoi la drogue?

3min23s
While building a sand castle, children discover a syringe on the beach. Célestin explains to them what drug addiction is. It is a plague, a calamity: it must never, never be touched!
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E16 : La brute

3min35s
Lucas's neighbor breaks his Frisbee when Lucas comes knocking on his door to retrieve it after accidentally throwing it in his garden. When adults are mean or downright violent, immediately talk to your parents or someone who protects the children.
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E17 : Question de couleurs!

3min31s
During the medical checkup at school, Victor makes a depreciative comment about the color of the skin of his classmate, Fong. Racist reflections are nastiness; but you can learn not to propagate them!
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E18 : Question de look

3min34s
Auntie Renée is visiting Lucas. She brought her son's old clothes for Lucas who really doesn't know how to politely refuse without upsetting her. Celestin encourages Lucas to explain to his mother and his Auntie how the shape and style of clothing does not suit him.
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E19 : C'est ma chambre

3min33s
Mom and Dad realize that Lucas's bedroom needs a makeover. But they make their choice without consulting Lucas. Lucas has his own idea about what he wants; he manages to express what he wants with the help of Celestin.
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E20 : Je veux voir le match

3min39s
Emma came to spend a few days with Lucas because her parents are traveling. Both sit in front of the television and, because they want to watch different programs, they fight over the remote control. Lucas reacts badly but Célestin makes him understand that he is not alone in the world. Lucas then apologizes and offers to watch Emma&…
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E21 : Danger à la cave

3min26s
Lucas plays at Brice's who lives in an apartment. They decide to go get Brice's bike from the cellar. In the hall of the building, a young man offers to accompany them. The day before, a neighbor of Brice was attacked in the cellar. Lucas does not want to go down with the young man because he does not know him. Brice and…
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E22 : Le point de côté

3min23s
During the gymnastics class, Lucas is being silly and makes Emma and Thomas laugh. The teacher gives them extra laps to run as a consequence. Thomas has a hard time keeping up and ends up having a side stitch; Celestin helps him catch his breath. The teacher then explains to the class that the physical education class is designed for…
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E24 : Halte au racisme

3min18s
Emma, Lucas and Brice enter a grocery store to buy ice cream. While the grocer is away, a cat drops by accident a videotape under a piece of furniture. On his return, the grocer accuses Brice of having stolen it. Celestin finds the tape and Brice is proven innocent. Children pick up their money and leave the grocery store without…
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E25 : Oeil pour oeil

3min27s
While Lucas, Emma, Thomas and Huan are at the pool, Victor starts to bother them. Lucas and his friends decide to take revenge on him, but Celestin prevents them of doing so because one must not do their own justice.
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E26 : Te moque pas de moi!

3min19s
In the corridor leading to the pool, Victor is getting impatient behind David who is a bit overweight. Celestin explains to Lucas, Thomas and Emma that we must not make fun of people's physical differences. (Intimidation)
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E27 : Un passager bizarre

3min21s
Lucas and Emma go to Brice by bus. Emma is seated next to a gentleman who is reading an illustrated magazine of women in swimsuits. He starts an unconfortable conversation for Emma. Lucas doesn't realize anything. Celestin joins Emma and advises her to show her displeasure loudly. The other passengers alerted force the man to…
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E28 : Vertige

3min36s
At ski camp, Emma panics before getting onto the chairlift and Victor makes fun of her. Celestin explains to Emma that she is afraid of heights and that it is not a lack of courage; he advises her to speak to the instructor, who will dispense her from the ride.
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E29 : La tête de Turc

3min42s
During recess, Victor annoys Julien who is shy and puny. By accident, Julien walks on Lucas and Thomas marble game. Lucas is also getting mad at Julien. Celestin has to explain to Lucas that he is wrong and that we must always defend the weakest. (Intimidation)
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E31 : C'est mon argent

3min27s
Dad gives Lucas pocket money. In front of the supermarket, Lucas wants a crepe and Celestin makes him understand that he can now use his own money. Lucas buys a crepe for both him and Thomas. His parents congratulate him for sharing so well his pocket money with a friend.
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E32 : Drôles de croissants

3min25s
To sell well is to gain customers, but to deceive the customer is to make him go to the competitor.
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E33 : Sites classés

3min32s
Lucas offers Emma and Thomas to browse the Internet to research for a presentation. Célestin reminds him that his parents would not agree for him to surf the web alone, but Lucas does not listen. When the presentation is done, Thomas and Emma ask to go see other websites. But Célestin sets up the code that prohibits access to the…
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E34 : Petit dans un monde de grands

3min22s
Lucas and Thomas are going to buy sweets at the bakery. Lucas waits outside while Thomas lines up inside. The baker ignores him and serves the other customers who pass in front of him. Célestin pushes Thomas to assert himself and make the baker aknowlegde him.
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E36 : Tu ne peux pas comprendre

3min29s
Mom and dad want to have a private conversation and ask Lucas to leave them alone in the living room. Lucas does not understand why he is being sidelined. Celestin advises him to surprise his parents by proving that he is old enough to understand many things.
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E37 : C'est non-fumeurs

3min29s
Students in Lucas's class take the train to the go to the seashore. In the train compartment, a traveler reads his newspaper and lights a pipe ignoring the children around him. But Celestin encourages them to enforce the non-smoking seats. The controller arrives and gives a fine to the ill-advised smoker.
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E38 : Y parle pas français

3min25s
In a grocery store, Omar, a young man of Turkish origin cannot make himself understood by the grocer because he does not speak French very well. He has trouble identifying the labels. Victor mocks Omar, which bothers Emma and Lucas. Célestin encourages them to help Omar and they all come to understand each other. Omar will thank them…
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E39 : Écoutez-moi!

3min38s
Lucas made his team win the soccer game. He is very proud and wants to let his parents know about it; but no one is willing to listen. Célestin encourages him to be noticed, because it is normal that everyone is entitled to their share of attention in the house.
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E40 : Le pirate du Net

3min24s
Lucas and Thomas leaf through a magazine and come upon an ad offering games that can be viewed on a website. Immediately excited, the boys decide to go on the Internet. While Lucas is about to leave his name on the site, Célestin intervenes and explains to them that we must not leave traces on the Internet: unscrupulous people can…
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E42 : Je vais finir à ta place

3min32s
Lucas helps his parents with the gardening, but they don't let him finish the chores they give him. Célestin proves to Lucas that by taking his time, we can get there. Lucas then shows his parents that he is capable of raking dead leaves on his own. What matters is the result. With confidence and patience, a child must be allowed…
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E43 : Je choisis mes amis

3min43s
You shouldn't be swayed by what other people think of your chosen friends.
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E44 : Un bobo bien soigné

3min33s
Victor, Lucas and Thomas go rollerblading. Lucas, who has forgotten his knee pads, lets himself be dragged by Victor into a speed race. Lucas falls and grazes his knee. Emma and Thomas comfort him and insist on going to the pharmacy for treatment.
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E45 : Lucas musicien!

3min30s
Lucas, who plays music banging on pots and pans, ends up causing everyone to lose patience. Celestin advises Lucas to tell his parents that he would like to play music. The next day, mom takes Lucas to music school to choose the instrument he wants to learn: the drums!
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E47 : Les enfants d'abord

3min43s
Lucas, who has to speak in public on World Children's Day, is nervous. Celestin helps him relax and regain self-confidence. When the time comes, Lucas, ready, wa;ks to the microphone facing all students, parents and teachers, and he states the articles of the Charter of Children's Rights.
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E48 : Faut pas pousser

3min33s
Lucas arrives early at the neighborhood party and offers the organizer who is overwhelmed to help him, but time passes and the organizer no longer releases Lucas. Lucas sees her chatting. He then decides to join Emma and Thomas who are having fun. Providing service is important, but it must be done with discernment!
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E49 : Trop, c'est trop

3min20s
Lucas comes home from school hoping to rest after a good snack before joining Thomas. But he has to help mom and once the chores are done he falls asleep. A child is not as efficient as an adult, he must be allowed to have more free time.
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E50 : L'ami différent

3min29s
At school, the teacher asks the new student, Raphaël, to introduce himself to the class. Raphael does this with difficulty because he suffers from stuttering. As Victor laughs at him, Lucas and his friends come to his defense. Victor is punished by the teacher for making fun of Raphael's handicap.
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E51 : Moi aussi, j'ai un avis

3min22s
Mom, Dad and Lucas are stuck in traffic on carnival day. Mom and Dad complain, but Lucas actually wants to enjoy the parade. Celestin encourages him to tell his parents who agree to stop.
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E52 : Communion ou bar-mitsvah

3min26s
Lucas and his parents attend Communion for Mathieu, Lucas's cousin. Across the square, families come out of the synagogue. After lunch, Mathieu introduces Lucas to his next door neighbor, Elie, for whom it is also a special day because he is celebrating his bar mitzvah. Célestin explains to Lucas that each religion has its own…
Levels:
Elementary Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 1 Grade 2
Subjects:
French as a Second Language Speaking Listening Health and Physical Education Physical Education
Skills:
Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication Self-Directed Learning
Themes:
Bullying
French level:
B1: Threshold Independent User (B1 - B2) A2: Waystage Basic User (A1 - A2)