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InsideU - Renee Crown Wellness Institute
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2 to 6
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InsideU is an award-winning social and emotional learning (SEL) web experience developed by the Renee Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. It uses themes,...more
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InsideU is an award-winning social and emotional learning (SEL) web experience developed by the Renee Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. It uses themes, characters, and interactive storytelling inspired by Pixar's Inside Out to help children (especially elementary-aged students) explore their emotions, build emotional awareness, and practice healthy decision-making. The platform blends engaging multimedia with evidence-based SEL tools, making it both fun and educational for use in classrooms, after-school programs, or at home. InsideU has been recognized for excellence in design and academic impact, earning honors such as a Webby Award and a Good Design Award.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (235), emotions (82)
In the Classroom
Set up stations featuring different InsideU characters or emotional scenarios. Have students rotate through stations, identify the emotions the scenarios represent, and discuss what triggers those feelings and how the characters respond. Begin the day with a short InsideU clip or image. Students can write or draw how they are feeling and connect their emotions to the characters, helping normalize emotional awareness and build classroom community. Have students design their own "inside world" by inventing emotion characters, describing their roles, and explaining how they help the student make choices. Create class digital slideshows using Google Slides reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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ResetRecess- Free Lessons - RecessReset, LLC
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K to 5
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The Free Lessons page on Recess Reset offers educators no-cost access to the first units of the animated social-emotional learning curriculum. These short, engaging lessons include...more
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The Free Lessons page on Recess Reset offers educators no-cost access to the first units of the animated social-emotional learning curriculum. These short, engaging lessons include mindfulness and emotional regulation videos designed for use after transitions, such as recess, to help students calm and refocus. The free section provides the first three units of the larger curriculum in both English and Spanish, allowing teachers to implement several weeks of structured SEL instruction. Select the Free Lessons link at the top of the site to go to the signup page and access the three free units.
tag(s): behavior (51), classroom management (155), social and emotional learning (235)
In the Classroom
Play one of the free animated videos immediately after recess or a high-energy transition. Students can practice the featured breathing or mindfulness strategy together to calm their bodies and refocus before returning to academic work. After students have viewed a lesson, gather them in a circle and practice the strategy again with teacher guidance. Ask students to share how their bodies feel before and after the reset to build self-awareness. Use the free lessons to introduce regulation strategies, then have students create simple strategy cards or drawings showing when to use each one. Strategy cards and drawings can be kept at desks or added to a calm-down area.
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RecessReset - RecessReset, LLC
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K to 5
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Recess Reset is a social-emotional learning website designed to help students build skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-awareness through short, engaging animated...more
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Recess Reset is a social-emotional learning website designed to help students build skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-awareness through short, engaging animated videos and classroom-ready resources. The site's Free Lessons section is always available to educators at no cost. It includes the first three units of the Recess Reset curriculum, making it an accurate freemium model rather than a free trial. All resources are available in both English and Spanish. No payment information is required; teachers create an account with an email address to access the free materials.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (235), behavior (51), classroom management (155)
In the Classroom
Begin the day with a short Recess Reset video to introduce an emotion or regulation strategy. Students can turn and talk about when they might use that strategy during the school day, helping set a calm and focused tone. Present common classroom or playground situations (losing a game, feeling left out, frustration during work time). Have students role-play applying a Recess Reset strategy to build empathy and problem-solving skills. After viewing a video, have students write or draw about a time they felt the same emotion and which Reset strategy could help them. Older students can include sentence stems or reflection prompts to deepen ELA connections. Students can create a Reset journal using Book Creator, reviewed here or create a class Padlet, reviewed here.
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Empathy and Active Listening - European Union
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4 to 12
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The EAEA lesson plan "Empathy and Active Listening" is a practical, structured guide that helps learners strengthen communication skills through hands-on practice. The 60-minute PDF...more
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The EAEA lesson plan "Empathy and Active Listening" is a practical, structured guide that helps learners strengthen communication skills through hands-on practice. The 60-minute PDF provides a series of activities focused on building deeper interpersonal understanding by having participants practice giving their full attention, reflecting others' feelings and perspectives, and engaging in role-plays that promote empathetic responses and active listening. The activities include paired exercises, small-group planning to apply empathy in daily life, and role-plays with scenarios to sharpen emotional intelligence and communication effectiveness. Overall, the lesson plan aims to deepen connections, reduce misunderstandings, and enhance thoughtful, respectful interaction among learners.
tag(s): social and emotional learning (235), empathy (80), listening (120)
In the Classroom
Read short scenarios aloud and have students identify the emotions involved. Discuss what an empathetic response might sound like in each situation. Have students act out brief classroom or social scenarios involving misunderstandings. After each role-play, the class discusses how active listening and empathy could change the outcome. In small groups, have students practice restating a speaker's ideas using sentence stems such as "What I hear you saying is..." or "It sounds like you feel...". This builds clarity, empathy, and respectful communication.
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What is a Pause Place? How Can You Create One? - Cranium Kids Media
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K to 8
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The video What Is a Pause Place? How Can You Create One? introduces the concept of a "pause place": a calm, designated spot where students can step aside to calm ...more
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The video What Is a Pause Place? How Can You Create One? introduces the concept of a "pause place": a calm, designated spot where students can step aside to calm down and gather their thoughts when they feel overwhelmed or need a break. The video guides viewers through ideas for setting up such a space in the classroom and explains how a pause place can support students' emotional regulation, self-control, and readiness to reengage with learning. As a teacher, using a pause place offers a simple but powerful tool to help students manage stress and maintain a positive, focused learning environment. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): emotions (82), social and emotional learning (235), classroom management (155)
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Have students brainstorm items that help them feel calm, such as pictures, quiet fidgets, or affirmations. As a class, design and set up the classroom's pause place together. Students can create simple cards showing emotions (happy, sad, frustrated, tired). When they visit the pause place, they select the card that shows how they feel. Create a menu of choices students can use in the pause place, such as drawing, stretching, reading a calm-down card, or practicing counting breaths. Have students select a tool and later explain how it helped.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Hank the Health Hero YouTube Channel - Hank the Health Hero
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K to 3
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This channel offers a collection of animated and kid-friendly videos focused on social-emotional learning, mindfulness, self-control, empathy, and healthy habits. Through fun stories...more
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This channel offers a collection of animated and kid-friendly videos focused on social-emotional learning, mindfulness, self-control, empathy, and healthy habits. Through fun stories and relatable scenarios, the content encourages students to understand and manage their feelings, make positive choices, and build emotional resilience. As a teacher, you can use these videos to introduce SEL topics, reinforce classroom expectations around behavior and relationships, or provide a calming "brain break." Overall, Hank the Health Hero is a supportive multimedia resource to help students practice self-regulation, empathy, and healthy emotional habits. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
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tag(s): emotions (82), social and emotional learning (235), empathy (80)
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After watching a video, students act out different feelings Hank experiences. Have classmates guess the emotion, then discuss which clues helped them identify it. Create cards with actions like deep breathing, eating snacks, yelling, sharing, or leaving a mess. Ask students to sort them into "healthy choices" and "unhealthy choices" and explain why. In groups, students design a short comic strip using Cartoon Comic Maker, reviewed here that teaches a healthy habit or SEL strategy, just like Hank.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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): listening (120), thinking skills (137), empathy (80), social and emotional learning (235)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Flexible Thinking vs. Stuck Thinking - Whole Child Counseling
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K to 5
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If you want a video that instantly grabs students' attention while teaching a powerful life skill, this one is a great choice. Being a Flexible Thinker, as presented by Whole...more
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If you want a video that instantly grabs students' attention while teaching a powerful life skill, this one is a great choice. Being a Flexible Thinker, as presented by Whole Child Counseling, teaches children how to navigate life's everyday surprises by shifting from rigid to flexible thinking. Through clear, kid-friendly examples, such as canceled plans, changes in routine, or disagreements with friends, the video helps students see how adjusting their thoughts can reduce frustration and open the door to new solutions. It helps them understand that challenges can be handled in many ways and that remaining open and calm helps them work more effectively with others. The video concludes with interactive scenarios that enable students to practice identifying flexible thinking in real time, making it a valuable tool for building problem-solving skills and resilience, and for promoting positive behavior in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): perspective (34), flexibility (9), thinking skills (137)
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Have students rewrite short "stuck thinking" statements to show a flexible response. Have students become "thinking detectives" and look for clues that show how someone in a story, video, or real-life classroom situation can use flexible thinking. They can write a short "detective report" describing the problem, the stuck reaction, and a flexible alternative. In small groups, students can create a kid-friendly way to teach flexible thinking to younger students. Options include a skit, comic strip using Free Comic Strip Maker by Adobe, reviewed here, poster, slide deck using Google Slides, reviewed here, or mini-story.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Empathy? - Sesame Workshop
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K to 2
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What is Empathy? features Sesame Street character Murray and Mark Ruffalo explaining empathy in this short video. In addition to the video, the site also shows how to build empathy...more
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What is Empathy? features Sesame Street character Murray and Mark Ruffalo explaining empathy in this short video. In addition to the video, the site also shows how to build empathy in babies, toddlers, and preschool students.
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Students can share ways to show empathy. Students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to record themselves sharing how they are empathy. Students can use Seesaw, reviewed here to create an emotions journal.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking - Moomi Read Alouds
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K to 5
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If you want a simple and engaging way to introduce students to the Habits of Mind, this video is a perfect starting point. A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking uses ...more
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If you want a simple and engaging way to introduce students to the Habits of Mind, this video is a perfect starting point. A Little Spot of Flexible Thinking uses relatable characters to show how our thoughts can become rigid and "stuck," much like an oak tree that refuses to bend. As the story unfolds, students see how shifting to flexible thinking, like a palm tree that moves with the wind, helps them adapt when plans change, solve problems creatively, and stay calm in challenging situations. This approach ties directly to the Habit of Mind Thinking Flexibly and encourages learners to consider new perspectives, adjust their approach, and recognize that their mindset influences how they respond to everyday obstacles. This video helps students learn how to stay calm, adjust, and keep an open mind in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): social and emotional learning (235), thinking skills (137), flexibility (9), perspective (34)
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Give students a set of scenario cards (ex, "Your group changes the plan," "A game has new rules," "You make a mistake on a project"). Have students sort them into rigid-thinking responses and flexible-thinking responses, then discuss how the Habit of Mind Thinking Flexibly would affect the outcome. Students can draw themselves as a palm tree thinker and list three times when they adapted, changed a plan, or tried a new strategy. In partners, have students create a short skit that teaches younger students how to think flexibly. They must include a scenario, an example of rigid thinking, and a flexible alternative. Present these to another class or during a morning meeting.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pause, Plan, Proceed - Solution Design Group
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K to 12
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have ...more
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"Pause, Plan, Proceed" is a blog post that explains how to pause, plan, and proceed. Each of the three elements is explained in greater detail. When "pausing", we can have time to process our emotions, internalize what is said, and produce a more thoughtful response. "Planning" entails Know Your Wake, Now or Later, Embrace Empathy, Be Consistent, Ask for Input, and Be Ready to Share. "Proceed" allows you to execute your plan with focus and mindfulness.
tag(s): classroom management (155), social and emotional learning (235), emotions (82)
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Teachers can begin to explore how to pause, plan, and proceed in the classroom. They can create a reflective journal. They can also use Google Keep, reviewed here to help with planning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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): emotions (82), social and emotional learning (235), classroom management (155)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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): social and emotional learning (235), emotions (82), classroom management (155)
In the Classroom
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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Mindfulness - Class Dojo
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K to 5
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The ClassDojo Mindfulness series offers a set of classroom-friendly activities designed to help students understand and manage their emotions in simple, engaging ways. Created in partnership...more
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The ClassDojo Mindfulness series offers a set of classroom-friendly activities designed to help students understand and manage their emotions in simple, engaging ways. Created in partnership with Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence, the lessons include short modules on mindful breathing, mindful movement, listening, and others, all geared toward helping kids build focus, emotional awareness, and resilience.
tag(s): thinking skills (137), emotions (82), social and emotional learning (235)
In the Classroom
Begin class with a one-minute mindful breathing exercise from ClassDojo. Afterward, have students share one word that describes how their body feels. This helps them transition into learning with calm and focus. After each mindfulness lesson, have students write a quick journal entry in Book Creator, reviewed here describing what strategy they learned and when they might use it. Encourage students to make connections to school, home, recess, or sports. Assign rotating student "Mindfulness Leaders" who choose a mindfulness activity for the class to do at the beginning or end of the day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Empathy - ClassDojo
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The ClassDojo Big Ideas: Empathy page is a free social-emotional learning resource designed to help teachers build students' empathy skills through engaging videos and classroom activities....more
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The ClassDojo Big Ideas: Empathy page is a free social-emotional learning resource designed to help teachers build students' empathy skills through engaging videos and classroom activities. Created in collaboration with Harvard University's Making Caring Common Project, the page features a three-part video series starring the ClassDojo characters (like Mojo) that explores why empathy matters and how students can understand others' feelings and perspectives. Each video is paired with discussion guides and follow-up activities that encourage reflection, kindness, and positive classroom relationships, making it a ready-to-use tool for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom community.
tag(s): listening (120), empathy (80), social and emotional learning (235)
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Students can watch the videos and participate in the discussion guide questions. Students can create a podcast interviewing people who show empathy using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here. Students can create a book cover using Book Cover Creator reviewed here featuring character traits of empathy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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KnowItAll.org - South Carolina ETV Commission
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K to 12
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten...more
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KnowItAll.org contains a variety of resources, including videos, lessons, audio files, photos, interactives, and documents. The site allows you to browse by grade, which includes Pre-Kindergarten through high school, Higher Education, and Professional Development. Subjects featured are Career Education, English Language Arts, Health Education, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Visual and Performing Arts, and World Languages. When exploring the Collections tab, you can find resources on Anchor Charts, Archaeology, Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy and Economics, Holidays, Native American Heritage, and much more. The Curriculum and Lessons Plans tab allows you to search by Keywords, Subject, Resource Type, Downloadable Content, Language (English or Spanish), and Accessibility (English or Spanish Captions, Transcript, and Audio Description). Lessons can be shared via Google Classroom, Previewed, and printed.
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Since this site has a wealth of information, students can have a Wakelet, reviewed here to host all the material. Students can view the series that are featured on the site, including Ask an Author, Character Minutes, ETV Shorts, Hobby Shop, and more. Students can share what they learned using Lino, reviewed here .Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Peace Out Podcast - Chanel Tsang
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K to 5
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each...more
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Peace Out Podcast is a children's Podcast of calming guided relaxation stories designed to help young listeners practice mindfulness, self-regulation, and social-emotional skills. Each episode blends visualization and breathing exercises with gentle narration, often featuring engaging science or nature themes that foster curiosity and emotional awareness. The Podcast is a free resource ideal for classroom quiet time, brain breaks, or SEL lessons that encourage students to pause, reflect, and build coping skills for managing strong feelings.
tag(s): podcasts (190), social and emotional learning (235), stress (8), behavior (51), classroom management (155)
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Play a short episode during transition time. Afterward, students can share one word that describes how their body or mind feels before and after listening. As a class, create a chart of relaxation techniques mentioned in episodes, such as breathing, stretching, or visualization. Students can practice choosing a strategy when they feel stressed or distracted. Have students listen to a calming story and draw what they visualize. They can label their picture with one strategy they heard, such as deep breathing or imagining a peaceful place.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Classroom Seating Chart - Gynzy
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K to 12
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create ...more
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Gynzy's classroom seating chart lets you set up your classroom and assign seats to your students. Setting up an account is free. Once logged into the site, you can create your own furniture, add your students, change the colors of the student names, draw, add images, and more. In addition to the classroom seating chart, there are many other ways to use Gynzy, including templates and tools from its library.
tag(s): classroom management (155), Teacher Utilities (234), behavior (51)
In the Classroom
Use the seating chart to quickly rearrange students into different seating configurations such as pairs, pods, or rows. Try a new setup each day and have students reflect on how the arrangement affects focus and collaboration. Create seating charts based on instructional goals, such as pairing students for peer support, mixed-ability collaboration, or discussion partners during reading, math, or project work. Create and save multiple seating charts for different scenarios so that substitutes or co-teachers can manage the classroom smoothly without disrupting routines.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives - PBIS Rewards
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K to 12
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and...more
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The Ultimate List of PBIS Incentives is a tier-1 list of ideas that educators and administrators could provide. The chart is divided into Incentive, Grade Level, Price, Category, and Value. Examples of incentives include: Family Night Bag, Afternoon Movie, Bingo, DJ Dance Party, Salt Dough Creation, Teacher Lip Sync Battle, and more. The chart allows for filtering to view incentives easily.
tag(s): classroom management (155), teaching strategies (94), behavior (51)
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Students can fill out a Google Form, reviewed here to decide as a class or school what they are working for. Students can see a visual of their progress by creating an incentive jar on either Google Drawing, reviewed here or Canva for Education, reviewed here. Finally, students can write thank-you letters if they receive any donations for their incentives.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior - TeacherVision
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The...more
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TeacherVision's Positive Descriptions of Student Behavior provides teachers with a practical, ready-to-use list of positive behavior comments for report cards or progress reports. The resource focuses on clearly describing student behaviors such as cooperation, responsibility, effort, participation, and self-control using strengths-based language. It is especially helpful for saving time during grading periods while ensuring feedback is specific, encouraging, and professional. The comments can also be adapted for conferences, behavior notes, or goal-setting conversations with students and families.
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In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to list examples of adjectives that they can use to describe positive behavior in their classroom. Students can create magazine covers using Magazine Cover Maker, reviewed here to showcase examples of positive student behavior. Finally, students can use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a book of positive student behavior with visuals.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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