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Inclusive School Network - Inclusive School Network
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K to 12
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Inclusive School Network is an educational resource for families, schools, and communities that facilitates inclusive education practices by sharing information and resources. Under...more
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Inclusive School Network is an educational resource for families, schools, and communities that facilitates inclusive education practices by sharing information and resources. Under the Learn tab, the Resource Hub includes tools, tips, and strategies to help you evaluate and improve inclusiveness in your school. Some Resource Hub features include: The Role of Universal Design for Learning in Inclusive Schools, 5 Essential Items to Include in a Starter Kit for Inclusive Classrooms, Assistive Technology 101, Special Education Terminology, and more.
tag(s): classroom management (154), Special Needs (46)
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This is a great resource to add to a Wakelet, reviewed here for parents. Students can use Mentimeter, reviewed here to create a word cloud about the meaning of inclusive. Have the whole class plan an Inclusive Schools Week activity centered on the current annual theme, assigning teams to research, develop messaging, plan activities, and communicate with the school community. Students can use the site's downloadable theme resources and activity suggestions as a starting point.
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Teaching and Learning About Native Americans - Illinois Early Learning Project
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K to 2
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Teaching and Learning About Native Americans is a practical collection for early childhood teachers, caregivers, and families seeking accurate, respectful materials about Native peoples....more
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Teaching and Learning About Native Americans is a practical collection for early childhood teachers, caregivers, and families seeking accurate, respectful materials about Native peoples. It brings together Illinois Early Learning articles, recommended books for children and adults, lesson-plan background, museum collections, Indigenous-led organizations, maps, podcasts, videos, current news sources, and professional learning materials. Especially useful features include resources about contemporary Native communities, Indigenous peoples of Illinois, tribal nations, children's literature by Native creators, land acknowledgments, boarding-school history, Native art and music, and guidance for avoiding myths and stereotypes.
tag(s): native americans (169), preK (352)
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Students can contribute illustrations and dictated sentences to a shared digital book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Pair a picture book with photographs, artwork, music, or museum objects from one of the listed collections. Locate Illinois and the Great Lakes on a classroom map, introduce the names of specific Native nations, and compare the natural materials, foods, homes, transportation, or artistic traditions associated with different places and times. Have students complete a family interview, classroom reflection wall, collaborative book, or neighborhood-community investigation focused on whose histories and present-day experiences are represented.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Chocolate Milk, Por Favor! - Maria Dismondy
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K to 3
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Welcome a new student and open a conversation about empathy, friendship, and communicating across language differences with this author read-aloud of Chocolate Milk, Por Favor! The...more
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Welcome a new student and open a conversation about empathy, friendship, and communicating across language differences with this author read-aloud of Chocolate Milk, Por Favor! The story follows Gabe, a new student who doesn't speak English, and Johnny, a classmate who initially responds unkindly. Johnny's perspective begins to change after struggling to learn a new soccer skill and recognizing how discouraging it can feel when something is difficult. The story offers young students an approachable way to discuss welcoming newcomers, communicating without a shared language, developing empathy, and building friendships across differences. This video is especially useful because author Maria Dismondy reads her own book and shares information about what inspired the story.
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tag(s): diversity (62), empathy (80), social and emotional learning (221)
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Invite students to compare Gabe's and Johnny's experiences with Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here, identifying their challenges, feelings, actions, and eventual similarities. Students can share a time when they felt like Gabe and how others showcased kindness. Have students use a template from Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here to create a comic about showing empathy to another student.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Let's Talk About Race - Michael Zetterberg
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K to 3
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Begin a thoughtful classroom conversation about identity, differences, and equality with this video read-aloud of Julius Lester's picture book, Let's Talk About Race. Lester presents...more
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Begin a thoughtful classroom conversation about identity, differences, and equality with this video read-aloud of Julius Lester's picture book, Let's Talk About Race. Lester presents each person as having a unique story made up of many parts, including family, interests, experiences, and race, and encourages children to consider both what makes people different and what they share. The book offers an accessible starting point for discussing racial identity, assumptions, fairness, and respect while inviting students to reflect on their own stories. Educational resources that use the book recommend it for conversations about similarities, differences, inclusion, and how ideas about race affect how people see one another. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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Ask students to write and illustrate a short personal narrative beginning with the idea that everyone has a story, then combine the finished pages into a digital class book with Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students use graphic organizers from Google Drawings, reviewed here to share the message of the book. Students can use Mentimeter, reviewed here to create a word cloud sharing the message of the book.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A is for Activist Author Reading - Arief Nagara
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K to 2
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Explore activism, community, equality, and civic participation through this author read-aloud of Innosanto Nagara's alphabet book A is for Activist. Colorful illustrations, rhyme, alliteration,...more
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Explore activism, community, equality, and civic participation through this author read-aloud of Innosanto Nagara's alphabet book A is for Activist. Colorful illustrations, rhyme, alliteration, and the familiar ABC structure introduce young children to ideas such as environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, collective action, and working together for change. The book presents these topics from an explicitly progressive, pro-activism perspective, making teacher preview and thoughtful framing useful when discussing differing viewpoints and civic participation. The publisher recommends the book for ages 3-7 and preschool through grade 2. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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tag(s): alphabet (46), civil rights (228), preK (352)
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Students can create their own ABC book using Book Creator, reviewed here. Have students brainstorm ways children can improve their classroom or school, post the ideas on Padlet, reviewed here, and vote or discuss which ideas are realistic and helpful. Ask small groups to examine one page closely and identify what the words and illustrations suggest about cooperation, fairness, or participation, then annotate a teacher-provided image with Image Annotator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Skin You Live In | StorytimeWithMsMelange - StorytimeWithMsMelange
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K to 3
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Celebrate differences and help younger students talk about skin color, identity, belonging, and respect with this read-aloud of The Skin You Live In. The book uses playful language...more
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Celebrate differences and help younger students talk about skin color, identity, belonging, and respect with this read-aloud of The Skin You Live In. The book uses playful language and illustrations to emphasize that people come in many skin tones while sharing common feelings, activities, and experiences. Educational resources recommend this particular video for younger children as a way to begin conversations about difference and anti-racism, including a PreK-first-grade "Beloved Community" resource that pairs it with activities about noticing and celebrating differences. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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Students can create their own class book of diversity using Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can teach about friendship by creating a comic using a template from Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here. Ask students to role-play kind responses to situations in which someone is excluded or teased because of a visible difference, then discuss which responses help everyone feel included.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Best Day Yet: Affirmations, Meditations, & Mindfulness For Kids - Marjorie Stordeur
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K to 5
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Help younger students practice calming strategies and positive self-talk with Best Day Yet, a children's podcast built around mindfulness, affirmations, breathing exercises, and imaginative...more
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Help younger students practice calming strategies and positive self-talk with Best Day Yet, a children's podcast built around mindfulness, affirmations, breathing exercises, and imaginative adventures. Episodes often combine guided breathing or meditation with animal-themed stories and encouraging messages about qualities such as kindness, calm, confidence, friendship, and adaptability. Typical episodes are short enough for a classroom transition or SEL break, with many running about 8-15 minutes. The podcast is designed for children and families, and some episodes also work well before school or bedtime.
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tag(s): podcasts (188), preK (352), social and emotional learning (221)
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Have students listen to a teacher-selected episode at the beginning of the day, then name one affirmation they could use during a challenging class activity. Ask small groups to role-play a common classroom challenge, pause before resolving it, and choose a breathing strategy or affirmation from the podcast that could help the character respond constructively. Have students collect favorite calming strategies or encouraging phrases from several episodes on Padlet, reviewed here, to build a class bank of ideas students can revisit when needed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness - Seriously, Read A Book
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3 to 6
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Use this read-aloud of Anastasia Higginbotham's Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness to open thoughtful conversations about racism, privilege, racial injustice, and the role white children...more
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Use this read-aloud of Anastasia Higginbotham's Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness to open thoughtful conversations about racism, privilege, racial injustice, and the role white children can play in recognizing and challenging racism. The story follows a white child confronting racism after seeing news of a police shooting and encourages readers to recognize injustice rather than ignore it. The video includes commentary from reader Jim Jimerson that can help children process the book's ideas. Educational resource lists generally recommend the book for upper-elementary-aged children, with sources placing it at about ages 8-12 or ages 8 and up. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the video.
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tag(s): bias (35), diversity (62), identity (48), perspective (35)
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Students can recreate their own version of the cover of the story using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here. Students can create a choose-your-own-adventure activity with the ideas from this book using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here. Have students share their thoughts about this book on a virtual bulletin board such as Stickies.io, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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IllumiNative - IllumiNative
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K to 12
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Explore research, classroom materials, campaigns, and media resources created to increase accurate, contemporary representation of Native peoples and challenge stereotypes and invisibility....more
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Explore research, classroom materials, campaigns, and media resources created to increase accurate, contemporary representation of Native peoples and challenge stereotypes and invisibility. IllumiNative worked with Native-led organizations, Tribal Nations, educators, artists, and community leaders to change public narratives about Native peoples. Although the organization sunset in 2025, its website remains available as an archive of research and projects. Educators will find especially useful K-12 activity guides developed with the National Indian Education Association, Amplifier, and Nia Tero, including materials on Native art, storytelling, food sovereignty, traditional games, language, notable Native leaders, boarding schools, contemporary identity, and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Resources are organized into collections for Pre-K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8, with additional educator lesson plans and research to support older students.
tag(s): montana (34), native americans (169), preK (352)
In the Classroom
Have students listen to or read a Native story and identify important details, themes, and lessons. Then have them retell, illustrate, or dramatize the story. Explore the geometry found in Navajo weaving, then have students identify patterns, symmetry, shapes, and tessellations before designing their own geometric pattern. Students can write an "I Remember" poem about family, traditions, places, or meaningful memories, then add illustrations or photographs to create a personal heritage page.
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SEL 101: What Are the Core Competencies and Key Settings? - CASEL
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K to 12
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"SEL 101: What Are the Core Competencies and Key Settings?" is a brief animated overview of CASEL's social and emotional learning framework. The video introduces five interconnected...more
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"SEL 101: What Are the Core Competencies and Key Settings?" is a brief animated overview of CASEL's social and emotional learning framework. The video introduces five interconnected competencies -- self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making -- and shows how SEL develops across classrooms, schools, families, caregivers, and communities. It works well as a concise introduction for educators, families, or older students before a discussion, a professional learning session, or a deeper study of SEL. The video is free to view without an account, although YouTube may display advertising, collect viewing data, suggest unrelated videos, and be unavailable in districts that block YouTube.
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tag(s): classroom management (154), emotions (78), empathy (80), preK (352), social and emotional learning (221)
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For a technology-supported response, students can create an illustrated scenario or short digital book with Book Creator, reviewed here, showing a character applying one or more SEL competencies. Display or draw a five-part SEL wheel. Ask students to sort realistic school situations under self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, or responsible decision-making. Use role-play to practice responding to conflict, managing frustration, asking for help, including others, or making a safe and caring choice.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Social-Emotional Learning Activities for Elementary Classrooms! - Studentreasures Publishing
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K to 5
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This teacher-friendly article provides 15 ready-to-use social-emotional learning activities for elementary classrooms. Suggestions include individual greetings, emotions and mindfulness...more
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This teacher-friendly article provides 15 ready-to-use social-emotional learning activities for elementary classrooms. Suggestions include individual greetings, emotions and mindfulness check-ins, sharing circles, gratitude lists, partner conversations, coping-skills practice, brain breaks, affirmations, read-aloud discussions, collaborative art, a weekly SEL focus, and end-of-day reflection. Most activities require little preparation and can fit into morning meetings, transitions, literacy lessons, or classroom-closing routines. The page is free to read without an account and includes links to additional free materials.
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tag(s): classroom management (154), emotions (78), preK (352), social and emotional learning (221)
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Greet students individually at the door to build belonging, use an emotions check-in before instruction, or lead a brief breathing and noticing exercise to help students settle. Engage learners in share circles, partner conversations, role-play, or scenario sorting to practice empathy, listening, responsible decision-making, and respectful disagreement. During read-alouds, pause to identify characters' emotions, coping strategies, choices, and relationship skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dream Big Podcast - Eva Karpman
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K to 8
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Give students an upbeat way to explore goal setting, perseverance, confidence, creativity, relationships, and personal growth. Created for kids and families, this show mixes interviews...more
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Give students an upbeat way to explore goal setting, perseverance, confidence, creativity, relationships, and personal growth. Created for kids and families, this show mixes interviews with notable guests and solo episodes featuring practical advice and stories from Eva and Sophia Karpman. Past guests include athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, and other high-profile figures, while solo episodes address topics such as overcoming fear, developing a positive attitude, handling friendship problems, setting goals, staying productive, and learning from mistakes. The site describes the podcast as a personal-growth resource for ages 5-14 and offers an episode archive and links to major podcast platforms.
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tag(s): podcasts (188), problem solving (282), social and emotional learning (221), thinking routines (62)
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Have students listen to a teacher-selected episode on perseverance or goal setting, then write one personal goal, one possible obstacle, and two realistic steps they can take to achieve it. Ask students to listen closely to an interview and develop follow-up questions for the guest, then role-play a short interview in pairs using evidence from the episode. Have students conclude a unit on character or personal growth by selecting one piece of advice from the podcast and writing a persuasive response explaining whether that advice would be useful to students their age.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Be Calm on Ahway Island - Ahway Island
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K to 5
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Build a calm classroom moment around Be Calm on Ahway Island, a large collection of original audio stories designed to help children relax as they explore positive social-emotional...more
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Build a calm classroom moment around Be Calm on Ahway Island, a large collection of original audio stories designed to help children relax as they explore positive social-emotional themes. Each episode begins with a child-friendly guided meditation, continues with a short fictional story, and includes a positive message. The site lets you browse by learning message, character type, narrator, episode number, title, character name, or keyword. Recent tags include empathy, friendship, emotional regulation, patience, problem solving, independence, relationships, and perspective. Episodes are typically 15-25 minutes long, making them useful for quiet time, transitions, rest periods, or focused listening activities. The site also links to YouTube for recent episodes and exclusive content. If your district blocks YouTube, you may not be able to view the videos.
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tag(s): charactered (87), listening (120), podcasts (188), preK (352), problem solving (282), social and emotional learning (221)
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Students can draw a scene from an episode and annotate it with labels showing what a character might be thinking, feeling, saying, and doing. Invite students to compare two characters or two episodes with the Interactive 2 Circle Venn Diagram by ReadWriteThink, reviewed here, focusing on similarities and differences in feelings, choices, and solutions. Ask students to work in pairs after an episode and sort character choices into helpful and less helpful responses, then explain which choice best demonstrates empathy, patience, or problem-solving.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Canva GIF Maker - Canva
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3 to 12
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Canva's GIF Maker offers a step-by-step guide to making a GIF. All you need is an image or video, and then apply transitions, animations, filters, and frames to bring your ...more
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Canva's GIF Maker offers a step-by-step guide to making a GIF. All you need is an image or video, and then apply transitions, animations, filters, and frames to bring your GIF to life. Although creating an account allows you to edit your GIF, you do not need to have a Canva account to create one. Canva's GIF possibilities are endless!
tag(s): animation (73), creativity (93)
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Students can create GIFs regarding historical events and post them to Padlet reviewed here. Have students create a GIF to show a character's emotions. Use GIFs for creative writing projects.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities - Mental Health Center Kids
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K to 8
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by...more
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"15 Fun and Inspiring Perseverance Activities for Kids" offers a helpful collection of engaging activities that teach children to persevere through challenges. The article begins by defining perseverance and explaining why helping kids develop this skill is important for their emotional well-being and success at school and in life. It then shares 15 specific activities with short descriptions and examples that children can try at home or in the classroom, such as praising effort instead of focusing on results, practicing positive self-talk, using "yet" language, planning ahead, reading books about perseverance, managing expectations, caring for a plant, and more. These activities make learning about perseverance fun, inspiring, and practical for kids.
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tag(s): charactered (87), classroom management (154), social and emotional learning (221)
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Students can use Timeline Infographic Templates by Venngage, reviewed here to track how often to water a plant. Students can use Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here to record themselves learning a new instrument. Students can read various picture books about teaching perseverance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service - Globe Trottin' Kids
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K to 8
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service...more
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The Globe Trottin' Kids article "Mandela Day: 67 Minutes of Service" introduces students to Nelson Mandela Day and encourages them to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through acts of service and kindness. The article explains the significance of dedicating 67 minutes to helping others--representing Mandela's 67 years of public service--and provides age-appropriate ideas such as organizing food or clothing drives, helping neighbors, cleaning community spaces, and volunteering. In addition to service-learning ideas, the site recommends books on Nelson Mandela and South Africa, as well as links to geography and culture activities that help students learn more about the country. This resource is a great way to combine character education, global awareness, citizenship, and community service in the classroom.
tag(s): charactered (87), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (31)
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In honor of Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service, have students spend 67 minutes completing a service project. Ideas include organizing classroom supplies, creating thank-you cards for school staff, cleaning a school garden, collecting donations, or helping younger students. Use maps, books, and online resources to learn about South Africa's geography, culture, languages, and landmarks. Students can create travel brochures, postcards, or digital presentations with Canva for Edu, reviewed here highlighting what they discover. Read a picture book or biography about Nelson Mandela and discuss his leadership, perseverance, and commitment to equality. Students can create character trait webs, timelines, or illustrations with Google Drawings, reviewed here that highlight important moments in his life.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celebrating Mandela Day - ABSee Me
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K to 5
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This article offers teachers and families a collection of simple, engaging activities to help children learn about Nelson Mandela and the values he championed. The resource includes...more
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This article offers teachers and families a collection of simple, engaging activities to help children learn about Nelson Mandela and the values he championed. The resource includes free printable worksheets, coloring pages, writing prompts, and discussion activities that encourage students to explore themes such as kindness, leadership, equality, perseverance, and community service. In addition to introducing children to Mandela's life and legacy, the activities promote character education and civic responsibility in an age-appropriate format, making this resource a useful addition to elementary social studies, SEL, and citizenship lessons.
tag(s): charactered (87), Nelson Mandela (29), social and emotional learning (221), south africa (31)
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Have students complete one of the printable Mandela-themed coloring pages while discussing who Nelson Mandela was and why he is remembered worldwide. Inspired by Mandela Day, challenge students to perform acts of kindness throughout the week. Students can keep a kindness journal or create a classroom chart to track ways they helped others and made a positive impact. Using one of the printable writing activities, ask students to reflect on how they can help their school, family, or community. Encourage students to set a personal goal for making a positive difference.
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Teaching About Nelson Mandela, Apartheid and the Struggle for Freedom - Boston University African Studies Center
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K to 12
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View this annotated guide designed to help educators teach about Nelson Mandela's life, the apartheid system in South Africa, and the movement for freedom and equality. The guide organizes...more
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View this annotated guide designed to help educators teach about Nelson Mandela's life, the apartheid system in South Africa, and the movement for freedom and equality. The guide organizes recommended books, films, websites, biographies, and classroom resources for elementary, middle, and high school students, making it easy for teachers to locate age-appropriate materials. In addition to resources about Mandela, the guide provides background information on apartheid, resistance movements, and South Africa's transition to democracy, offering valuable support for lessons on human rights, social justice, world history, and civic engagement.
tag(s): charactered (87), Nelson Mandela (29), social justice (44), south africa (31)
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Working in groups, students can create posters, public service announcements, videos, or social media-style graphics with Adobe Creative Cloud Express, reviewed here that promote equality, respect, and human rights. Older students can analyze speeches, photographs, interviews, or historical documents referenced in the guide. Students should identify the author's perspective, purpose, and message and discuss how primary sources help us understand history. Facilitate a classroom discussion or Socratic Seminar on questions such as What is justice? How can one person influence change? Why is it important to stand up against unfair treatment? Encourage students to support their ideas with evidence from the resources.
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What Can I Do?- Nelson Mandela Day - Nelson Mandela Foundation
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The Mandela Day "What Can I Do?" website encourages students, teachers, and community members to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through service and positive action. The site promotes...more
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The Mandela Day "What Can I Do?" website encourages students, teachers, and community members to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy through service and positive action. The site promotes the idea that everyone can make a difference by dedicating time to helping others and improving their communities. Visitors can explore ideas for volunteering, community service projects, environmental initiatives, and acts of kindness that reflect Mandela's values of justice, equality, compassion, and service. The resource is especially useful for classrooms looking to connect social studies, citizenship, character education, and service-learning activities while inspiring students to become active and responsible global citizens.
tag(s): africa (161), charactered (87), Nelson Mandela (29), south africa (31)
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Nelson Mandela Day encourages people to dedicate 67 minutes of service to others. Have students brainstorm needs within the school or community and complete a 67-minute service project, such as writing thank-you notes, organizing supplies, cleaning a shared space, or creating care packages. After learning about Nelson Mandela, have students reflect on qualities such as perseverance, leadership, equality, and compassion. Students can create a personal pledge describing one way they will make a positive difference in their community. Have students research Nelson Mandela and another historical or contemporary leader who has worked to improve society. Using a Venn diagram, infographic, or presentation made with Canva Edu, reviewed here, students can compare the individuals' goals, actions, and impact on their communities and the world.
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We Are America - We Are America Project
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal...more
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The We Are America Project is a student-centered national initiative that partners with teachers and young people to explore and define what it means to be American through personal storytelling and reflection. The website features a growing library of student-authored stories that highlight diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, making it a rich resource for discussions about identity, immigration, community, and belonging. Educator resources include conversation guides and supports for using these stories as classroom texts, helping students connect personal narratives to broader themes in history and social studies. This project encourages meaningful dialogue and critical thinking, giving students a voice in shaping a national conversation about American identity.
tag(s): communities (37), critical thinking (188), diversity (62), identity (48), immigration (86), narrative (16), perspective (35), stories and storytelling (81)
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Have students read a few student stories from the site and then participate in small-group discussions about shared experiences, differences, and what makes people feel included in a community. Students can write their own "We Are America"-style stories about their backgrounds, family traditions, or meaningful life experiences, connecting personal identity to broader social themes. Create a bulletin board or digital display using Padlet, reviewed here where students post quotes, drawings, or summaries that represent what "We Are America" means to them.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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