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Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens - Pathway 2 Success

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K to 12
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional...more
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The Pathway 2 Success "Perseverance Strategies for Kids and Teens" is a practical, educator-friendly resource that helps students build perseverance through simple, research-based social-emotional learning strategies. The article explains what perseverance is and why it matters, then offers concrete tools students can use when tasks feel challenging, such as goal setting, positive self-talk, flexible thinking, calming strategies, and asking for help. These strategies support students' self-regulation, motivation, and problem-solving skills, making the resource useful for classroom discussions, small-group lessons, or school counseling sessions aimed at strengthening resilience and executive functioning across all subject areas.
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tag(s): classroom management (134), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to track their goal. Students can create a Check in with Yourself using Google Forms, reviewed here. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here to teach one of the techniques.

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Respect - Kindness in the Classroom

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6 to 8
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The Random Acts of Kindness lesson on Respect for 7th grade centers on building active listening skills to strengthen students' communication and empathy. The lesson is organized into...more
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The Random Acts of Kindness lesson on Respect for 7th grade centers on building active listening skills to strengthen students' communication and empathy. The lesson is organized into mini-lessons and a whole-class activity, with opportunities for small group, partner, and individual engagement. Designed to support comprehensive skill development, the lesson aligns with CASEL Competencies, National Health Education Standards, ISTE Standards where applicable, and Common Core State Standards, making it a standards-based resource for social-emotional and academic growth.

tag(s): critical thinking (177), empathy (65), listening (118), social and emotional learning (193), thinking skills (114)

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Students can engage with the lesson featured on the site. Students can use Google Keep, reviewed here to post their scale level for their active listening. Students can create a timeline using Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to show how technology has allowed us to become better listeners.

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Empathy - Character Counts!

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K to 12
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Character Counts! offers a comprehensive Empathy resource that supports social-emotional learning by defining empathy and providing practical classroom tools rooted in the Six Pillars...more
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Character Counts! offers a comprehensive Empathy resource that supports social-emotional learning by defining empathy and providing practical classroom tools rooted in the Six Pillars of Character. The page includes Key Beliefs about understanding others and strengthening community, Application ideas for teaching and practicing empathy, Inspiring Quotations, and Classroom-Ready Lessons such as Empathy Busters, Someone Else's Shoes, and Be Fearless, Be Kind. In addition, educators can find related articles and videos to deepen students' understanding. Note that some videos linked on the site may not be viewable if your district blocks YouTube.

tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118), social and emotional learning (193), thinking skills (114)

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Students can use Aha Slides, reviewed here to create a word cloud with words they associate with empathy. Students can create comics illustrating empathy with Witty Comics, reviewed here. Students can create a podcast using Podbean, reviewed here to share ways that showcase empathy.

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Kindness in the Classroom: 6th - 8th Grade - Random Acts of Kindness Foundation

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6 to 8
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Kindness in the Classroom is a Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum designed to foster a culture of kindness among students in grades 6 through 8. Each unit teaches six ...more
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Kindness in the Classroom is a Tier 1 social-emotional learning curriculum designed to foster a culture of kindness among students in grades 6 through 8. Each unit teaches six core kindness concepts: Respect, Caring, Inclusiveness, Integrity, Responsibility, and Courage. In addition to individual lessons in PDF format, there is a Quick Start Guide, Unit Overviews, Teacher Connection for Administrators, and Posters.

tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can use Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to create their own infographic for each of the six core concepts. Students can create trading cards that highlight the core concepts using Trading Card Creator reviewed here. Finally, students can create games that showcase the core concepts using Baamboozle, reviewed here.

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The Power of Active Listening - StoryCorps

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6 to 12
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The Power of Active Listening is a lesson plan in which students learn to become active listeners by discussing an audio clip and engaging in activities that involve listening to ...more
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The Power of Active Listening is a lesson plan in which students learn to become active listeners by discussing an audio clip and engaging in activities that involve listening to others and having someone listen to them. The lesson is divided into Warm-Up and Activities. Activities include: listening to an audio clip, defining active listening, a science listening lab, and optional tips for active listening. Each activity is accompanied by a debrief with questions. Handouts can be downloaded as a PDF.

tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118)

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Students can create using ScreenPal, reviewed here a short video of examples to show active listening. Students can create a comic using Comic Strip Templates by Canva, reviewed here about active listening. Students can create an image with words to showcase active listening using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here.
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy - TED Conferences

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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs,...more
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Effective Listening Builds Empathy is a 12.5-minute TED video by Su Yeon Lim. The video explains the difference between passive and active listening, the different listening needs, why active listening is essential, cultural differences, and steps to become a better listener (ear = e, means to evaluate; a = a, means to ask questions; and r = r, indicates the role).

tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118)

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Students can create an infographic using Infographics Presentation Templates, reviewed here to represent her definition of "ear." Students can compare and contrast using the 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here active and passive listening. Students can create short videos showing active and passive listening by using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here.

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Brene Brown on Empathy - The RSA

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Brene Brown's "Empathy" is a three-minute YouTube video that explains empathy and the difference between empathy and sympathy. It also describes the four qualities of empathy: perspective-taking,...more
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Brene Brown's "Empathy" is a three-minute YouTube video that explains empathy and the difference between empathy and sympathy. It also describes the four qualities of empathy: perspective-taking, avoiding judgment, recognizing and communicating others' emotions, and feeling with people.
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tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118)

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Students can compare and contrast empathy and sympathy using 2 and 3 Circle Interactive Venn Diagrams by Class Tools, reviewed here. Students can share one way they show empathy using Stickies.io, reviewed here. Students can create short skits showing others being empathetic using ScreenPal, reviewed here.

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Self Control for Kids - Impulse Control Skills - Mental Health Center Kids

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K to 8
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Self-Control for Kids - Impulse Control Skills is a five-minute animated YouTube video that teaches about self-control. It highlights what self-control is, steps to help with...more
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Self-Control for Kids - Impulse Control Skills is a five-minute animated YouTube video that teaches about self-control. It highlights what self-control is, steps to help with self-control, types of self-control skills, and ways to implement the quick stop and thinking strategies. The two steps the video shares are: STOP by hitting the pause button, and THINK by choosing a self-control skill. The two types of self-control skills are Quick Stop Skills and Thinking Skills. Each of these skills then has examples with strategies to use.
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tag(s): classroom management (134), emotions (71), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can share times and examples of when they have used the different strategies mentioned in the video. Students can create a digital book of students using the strategies using Storyboard That, reviewed here. Students can create a presentation for younger students about self-control skills and strategies using Visme AI Presentation Creator, reviewed here.

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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook - Psychological Mobile

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3 to 8
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting,...more
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Self Control's Stop-Think-Act Workbook is a PDF containing scenarios for students. Scenarios include Cooperating with Others, Ignoring Rules, Following Rules, Daydreaming, Not Fidgeting, Calming Down, and many more. Each scenario consists of: Instructing Yourself, Crediting Yourself, Complimenting Yourself, and Applications. There is also a pre- and post-test in the PDF workbook.

tag(s): classroom management (134), emotions (71), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can use Kami reviewed here to annotate directly on the workbook. Students can create resources of their own scenarios in Book Creator, reviewed here. Students can create a digital escape room using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach/reinforce self control.
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control - Pathway 2 Success

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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then...more
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12 Games to Practice Self-Control features games to help with self-control. The article begins by explaining both self-control and the role of games in teaching self-control. It then provides a short blurb for each of the 12 games, with links to templates. The games include: Jenga, Self-Control Speedway, Blurt, Guard Duty, Freeze, Simon Says, Social Problem Solving Board Game, Wait Five, Role Play, Self-Control Task Cards, Orchestra, and Stoplight.
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tag(s): classroom management (134), emotions (71), game based learning (300), preK (323), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can play the various games mentioned on the site. Students can share on Stormboard, reviewed here which was their favorite game to play. Students can compare and contrast the games using the Venn Diagram Creator by Canva, reviewed here.

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The 150 Best Podcasts to Enrich Your Mind - Open Culture, LLC

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6 to 12
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business,...more
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The Great Podcasts section of Open Culture offers teachers a curated list of more than 135 free podcast series covering topics such as art, design, music, history, philosophy, business, and culture. Popular titles include 99 Percent Invisible, The New Yorker Radio Hour, Freakonomics Radio, and This American Life. These podcasts are excellent tools for classroom listening, discussion prompts, or independent enrichment across multiple subjects and grade levels. Please note that some podcast episodes or companion materials are available on YouTube; if your district blocks YouTube, those episodes may not be accessible.
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tag(s): business (50), design (76), famous people (40), podcasts (157), sports (88)

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Choose a short podcast episode, such as 99 Percent Invisible or This American Life, and have students listen in groups, noting the main ideas, tone, and supporting details. Follow with a discussion on how the speaker uses storytelling to convey meaning. Provide a transcript (if available) and have students annotate key phrases, claims, and rhetorical techniques to reinforce listening comprehension and textual analysis. Pair podcasts with other media, for example, listen to a design-focused 99 Percent Invisible episode during a STEM or art project, and have students present how the podcast deepened their understanding of the topic.

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16 Habits of Mind: Remaining Open to Continuous Learning - WonderGrove Kids

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3 to 8
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This YouTube video explains the Habit of Mind "Remaining Open to Continuous Learning," which means understanding that learning never stops and that there is always something new to...more
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This YouTube video explains the Habit of Mind "Remaining Open to Continuous Learning," which means understanding that learning never stops and that there is always something new to discover. It encourages students to stay curious, admit when they do not know something, and be willing to try new ideas or strategies. The video emphasizes that people who keep learning throughout their lives become better problem solvers, more flexible thinkers, and more successful in school and in real-world situations.
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tag(s): flexibility (9), thinking routines (34), thinking skills (114)

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Write sentences, directions, or explanations that are unclear or incomplete on the board. Have students work in pairs to rewrite them so they show the habit from the video (for example, clearer, more precise, more accurate, or more thoughtful). Create a weekly challenge connected to the video (for example: "Use clear directions," "Check your work for accuracy," or "Explain your thinking"). Have students keep track on a checklist or reflection sheet and share examples at the end of the week. Students can write about a time when they did or did not use the habit from the video in a Reflection Journal using Book Creator, reviewed here. They can explain what happened, what they could do differently next time, and why the habit is important in school or life.

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Habits of Mind Explorer - Habits of Mind Insitute

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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly....more
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Explore a collection of free resources designed to help students of all ages develop 16 essential thinking dispositions, such as persisting, managing impulsivity, and thinking flexibly. This site offers clear definitions and practical strategies for each habit, making it easy to weave social-emotional learning into any subject area. You can access a variety of free materials, including classroom posters, blog posts tailored for adolescents, and crowd-sourced assessment tools like rubrics and self-assessment checklists for grades PreK-12. The platform also features learning paths and instructional animations that introduce the habits through relatable scenarios.

tag(s): critical thinking (177), preK (323), problem solving (273), social and emotional learning (193), thinking routines (34), thinking skills (114)

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Include this resource as part of a project-based learning unit by having students choose one habit to focus on as they work through a complex challenge. For a social studies project exploring historical figures, students can analyze which habits, like Taking Responsible Risks or Striving for Accuracy, were most critical to their subject's success. After conducting research, students can organize their insights and provide examples of these habits in action by creating a collaborative digital board with Lino, reviewed here. To take the reflection deeper, ask students to map out their own growth in that specific habit by creating a visual journey or mind map using MindMup, reviewed here shifting focus from just learning facts to understanding the mental behaviors that drive achievement, helping students become more self-aware and intentional learners.
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind - edutopia

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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the ...more
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Edutopia's "Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind" provides a quick summary of Costa and Kallick's work on the 16 Habits of Mind. The article shares the 16 Habits of the Mind, along with a tip, strategy, and/or resource to begin implementation in the classroom.

tag(s): classroom management (134), problem solving (273), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can share how they are implementing the Habits of the Mind by posting it on Lino, reviewed here. Students can create an infographic using MindMeister, reviewed here to explain one of the habits. Students can create a comic using ToonyTool, reviewed here explaining one of the Habits of the Mind.

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Second Step - Second Step

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K to 12
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators...more
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Second Step offers both a free and a paid SEL curriculum that covers empathy, emotion management, problem-solving, and relationship skills. On the free resources link for educators and families, there are multiple activities broken down by grade band: pre-K, K-5, 6-8, and families. Additional resources on the site include Captain Compassion Comics and child sexual abuse information with how-to guides for different age levels.
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tag(s): empathy (65), listening (118), problem solving (273), social and emotional learning (193), thinking skills (114)

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Students can create their own Caption Compassion comics using ToonyTool, reviewed here. Students can create digital escape rooms using Online Escape Room Templates, reviewed here to teach about social emotional learning. Students can create their own "How-to Guide" for social emotional learning using Storyboard That, reviewed here.

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Games and Activities - Van Andel Institute for Education

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K to 8
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Van Andel Institute for Education provides free, engaging games and activities for students in grades K-8. The website is organized into four main sections: Content-Specific, Cross-Curricular,...more
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Van Andel Institute for Education provides free, engaging games and activities for students in grades K-8. The website is organized into four main sections: Content-Specific, Cross-Curricular, Artificial Intelligence, and Social-Emotional Learning. The content-specific games support science, ELA, and engineering skills. Cross-curricular games include Baboon's Dilemma, Fact or Funny, Persuasion Contagion, and Twin to Win. In the AI section, students can explore AI Discovery Quest, Beat the Bot, Right or Wrong, and What is AI?. The social-emotional learning section features resources such as daily SEL activities, social stories, "Diving into CASEL," and "Be Kind to Your Mind" Bingo. Each game links to a Google Slides presentation that includes a teacher overview, estimated time, targeted skills, and reflection prompts.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (287), engineering (138), social and emotional learning (193)

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Students can engage in the activities that are available on the site. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to answer the reflection questions. Students can use post answers to questions associated with the different activities using Padlet, reviewed here.

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We Are Here - SmithsonianAPA

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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American...more
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This digital exhibit from the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) is an interactive platform highlighting the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The exhibit provides an immersive learning experience that fosters understanding and appreciation of AAPI experiences through multimedia storytelling, artwork, historical artifacts, and personal narratives. Educators can use this resource to engage students in discussions about identity, resilience, and cultural heritage while integrating primary sources and creative expressions into their lessons. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.

tag(s): artists (100), asia (138), authors (113), cultures (291), famous people (40), japan (62), japanese (53), multimedia (60), scientists (72)

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Have students illustrate an important moment in Asian American history, write a poem reflecting on identity and resilience, or ask them to research another cultural or historical movement that aligns with the themes in We Are Here (ex., the Civil Rights Movement, Indigenous history, or immigrant experiences). They can create a Venn diagram using Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here or infographic using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here.

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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher

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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson includes an example for reference.

tag(s): charactered (78), digital citizenship (105), digital literacy (34)

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Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.

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Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W

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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners....more
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners. It shares tips and tricks to use, a website to find out the owners of websites, and other websites associated with them.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (105), digital literacy (34)

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Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.

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Charm Words - Charm Words

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K to 12
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Charm Words is a daily affirmations podcast for children of diverse backgrounds that inspires and brings self-worth at the start and end of the day. Help your students cope with ...more
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Charm Words is a daily affirmations podcast for children of diverse backgrounds that inspires and brings self-worth at the start and end of the day. Help your students cope with emotional distress while learning new self-care skills. Episodes include I Have Endless Strength, I Can Say 'No' to Protect Myself, I Have Good Qualities, I Am Important, and more. On average, podcasts are two to five minutes in length. Access the episodes via iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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In the Classroom

Students can use Miro, reviewed here to post how their feelings/emotions have changed after listening to a podcast. Students can use WordClouds, reviewed here to create word clouds regarding feeling/emotion words. Finally, students can use Seesaw, reviewed here as a journal for daily reflection.

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