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Relationships & Communication - Common Sense Education
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K to 12
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The Common Sense Education Relationships and Communication topic page offers teacher-tested lessons, videos, and activities that help students build healthy interpersonal skills and...more
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The Common Sense Education Relationships and Communication topic page offers teacher-tested lessons, videos, and activities that help students build healthy interpersonal skills and communicate responsibly in digital spaces. The resources focus on topics such as respectful online interactions, empathy, collaboration, and managing conflicts in both face-to-face and online environments. Organized by grade level, these materials can be used in technology, ELA, social studies, health, or advisory lessons to help students develop positive communication habits and stronger, more respectful relationships in and out of the digital world.
tag(s): collaboration (105), communication (118), conflict resolution (10), digital citizenship (103), empathy (42), internet safety (118)
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Have students discuss short scenarios about digital communication (texting, group chats, social media comments) and decide what respectful responses look like. Watch a Common Sense video about online communication, then have students discuss how tone and word choice affect relationships. Have students rewrite unkind or unclear messages to make them more respectful, supportive, and appropriate for digital spaces.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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The Human Body - National Institutes of Health
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K to 12
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned STEM teaching resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school....more
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned STEM teaching resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school. This collection encompasses a variety of multimedia materials, including videos, interactive lessons, and activities that explore anatomy, body systems, growth and development, and health education. Whether you're introducing young learners to basic body parts or guiding older students through complex physiological processes, these resources provide engaging content to support your curriculum. The collection also features materials that highlight the body's self-regulation mechanisms and the stages of human development, offering a holistic view of human biology. Many of the resources are also available in Spanish, making the content more accessible for multilingual classrooms.
tag(s): body systems (45), human body (97), STEM (343)
In the Classroom
After reading about or watching a segment on health science careers from the NIH site, have students create mini-posters using DesignCap Poster Creator reviewed herehighlighting a biomedical profession, what it involves, and how it helps people. Begin with a simple body outline, then ask students to guess and draw which organs or systems are inside. Follow up with NIH videos or diagrams to compare and discuss their accuracy. Students can create an illustrated mini-book that explains how various systems (e.g., circulatory, skeletal, nervous) work together to perform everyday actions like eating, running, or thinking.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Human Body and Life Cycle - PBS LearningMedia
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K to 12
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Looking to bring the wonders of the human body into your classroom? PBS LearningMedia's The Human Body collection offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned resources designed...more
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Looking to bring the wonders of the human body into your classroom? PBS LearningMedia's The Human Body collection offers a comprehensive suite of free, standards-aligned resources designed to captivate students from elementary through high school. This collection encompasses a variety of multimedia materials, including videos, interactive lessons, and activities that explore anatomy, body systems, growth and development, and health education. Whether you're introducing young learners to basic body parts or guiding older students through complex physiological processes, these resources provide engaging content to support your curriculum. The collection also features materials that highlight the body's self-regulation mechanisms and the stages of human development, offering a holistic view of human biology. Many of the resources are also available in Spanish, making the content more accessible for multilingual classrooms.
tag(s): body systems (45), human body (97)
In the Classroom
Provide students with cards showing different organs and another set with body systems (e.g., digestive, circulatory). Have them match each organ to the correct system and explain its function. Set up learning stations with short clips, diagrams, and mini-experiments or models focused on specific systems (e.g., pulse checking for the circulatory system, balloon lungs for the respiratory system). After watching a video from the collection (like one on the circulatory system), students reflect in science journals or record videos on Padlet reviewed here explaining what they learned and posing a follow-up question.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Social Media- How to Stay Safe - The Prevention Connection
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5 to 12
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This video from the Prevention Connection YouTube channel offers a balanced, age-appropriate introduction to the benefits and dangers of social media, making it an ideal resource for...more
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This video from the Prevention Connection YouTube channel offers a balanced, age-appropriate introduction to the benefits and dangers of social media, making it an ideal resource for classroom discussions or digital citizenship lessons. It begins by highlighting the creative and connective potential of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Zoom and then transitions into the risks of oversharing personal information online. Viewers learn about threats like identity theft, catfishing, and even trafficking and are encouraged to think critically about what they post. Teachers can use this resource to initiate conversations around online safety, privacy, and responsible digital behavior for both teens and adults. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): digital citizenship (103), internet safety (118), social media (60)
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Provide students with cards listing different types of information (ex., school name, favorite color, home address, pet's name, photos with location tags). Have them work in pairs or small groups to sort each item into "Safe to Share" or "Keep Private," and then discuss their reasoning as a class. Have students design digital posters using DesignCap Poster Creator reviewed here, or paper posters that promote smart and safe social media use. Include tips they learned from the video and encourage creativity with slogans, icons, or even sample "Do's and Don'ts" posts. Present common online situations such as receiving a friend request from a stranger, someone asking for your location, or requesting to post something personal. In small groups, students act out how to respond safely, followed by a class discussion.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Resisting the Marshmallow and the Success of Self-Control - PBS NewsHour
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2 to 8
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This video explains the well-known "marshmallow test," where children choose between eating one marshmallow right away or waiting to earn two. It shows how this experiment helps researchers...more
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This video explains the well-known "marshmallow test," where children choose between eating one marshmallow right away or waiting to earn two. It shows how this experiment helps researchers understand self-control and long-term decision-making. It highlights that self-regulation is not an innate trait but a skill that they can strengthen through teaching and practice. The video also shares examples of how educators help children learn strategies to manage impulses, build patience, and make thoughtful choices that support success both in and out of the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): classroom management (124), social and emotional learning (145), teaching strategies (67), thinking skills (86)
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Present quick scenarios such as "Do you play now or finish your homework first?" Have students vote using ClassQuestion, reviewed here, discuss their choices, and share what factors influenced them. Set up short, fun tasks like waiting 30 seconds before touching a card or completing a puzzle without talking. Have students reflect on what strategies helped them resist impulses. In pairs, have students create a safe, classroom-appropriate "challenge" (such as waiting to open a mystery envelope). They can predict which strategies would help someone succeed and then test and record the results.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Integrating the 16 Habits of Mind - edutopia
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K to 12
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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 (124), problem solving (266), social and emotional learning (145)
In the Classroom
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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (42), listening (97), problem solving (266), social and emotional learning (145), thinking skills (86)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Restorative Justice - Centre for Justice & Reconciliation
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5 to 8
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The Restorative Justice website offers a variety of free resources that help educators introduce restorative practices in the classroom. Teachers can access downloadable guides, such...more
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The Restorative Justice website offers a variety of free resources that help educators introduce restorative practices in the classroom. Teachers can access downloadable guides, such as the Restorative Justice Principles and Practice Handbook, along with materials for children and youth that explain core ideas such as encounter, repair, and transformation. These resources support activities such as community-building circles, peer dialogue, and structured conversations to help students repair harm and strengthen relationships. The collection provides practical tools that can be adapted for classroom management, conflict resolution, and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment.
tag(s): classroom management (124), collaboration (105), conflict resolution (10)
In the Classroom
Invite students to participate in a weekly circle where they respond to prompts on teamwork, empathy, or conflict resolution. Use circle guidelines from the website to help students practice respectful listening and speaking. Extend the practice of gratitude by having students anonymously post notes recognizing acts of kindness or helpful peer behavior. Present a classroom-appropriate scenario involving a disagreement. Have students work in small groups to role-play a restorative dialogue that focuses on acknowledging harm, expressing needs, and finding a collaborative solution.
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Pop Culture - PBS Learning
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6 to 12
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment,...more
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PBS LearningMedia's American Experience Popular Culture collection brings America's cultural history to life through engaging video clips and classroom resources that explore how entertainment, media, sports, and everyday life have shaped our national identity. These free, standards-aligned materials help students understand how popular culture reflects and influences society, featuring fascinating stories about music, movies, sports heroes, fashion trends, and cultural movements that defined different eras. Each resource includes essential questions, teaching tips, background readings, and student activities that make it easy to connect historical popular culture to contemporary trends students recognize today. Whether you're exploring the impact of television, examining how music movements sparked social change, or discussing how popular culture reflects American values, this collection offers captivating content that helps students see history as the vibrant, living story of real people and the cultural moments that shaped our world!
tag(s): 1910s (26), 1920s (25), 1960s (55), cultures (270), great depression (32), womens suffrage (64)
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After watching The Crash of 1929 - Primary Resources: Headlines, students can use Story Maps, reviewed here to create a cause-and-effect diagram for the Crash. Students can review the Annie Oakley series to create a digital story using Book Creator, reviewed here that includes famous Americans. Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post questions after each video.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety - EVERFI
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6 to 9
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Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety is a free, standards-aligned digital literacy course designed for grades 6-9 students. The program comprises six interactive lessons, each approximately...more
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Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety is a free, standards-aligned digital literacy course designed for grades 6-9 students. The program comprises six interactive lessons, each approximately 25 minutes long, focusing on essential topics such as online safety, digital privacy, cyberbullying, screen time balance, digital rights, and media literacy. Students engage in real-world scenarios that promote critical thinking and responsible decision-making in digital environments. The curriculum aligns with ISTE Standards for Students and supports social-emotional learning competencies, making it an excellent fit for technology, health, and digital media classes. Educators can access pre- and post-assessments, real-time score reporting, and optional offline extension activities to reinforce learning. As a #DigCitCommit-approved resource, Ignition equips students with the skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
tag(s): critical thinking (166), cyberbullying (40), digital citizenship (103), digital literacy (29), media literacy (112), social and emotional learning (145), social media (60)
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Students can work in small groups to discuss different online situations, such as receiving a suspicious link or encountering cyberbullying. Each group must decide on the safest, most responsible action and explain their reasoning. Have students analyze headlines or short articles and guess whether each one is trustworthy or misleading. After each guess, the class discusses strategies for verifying online information. Challenge students to brainstorm all the ways they interact online (e.g., social media, gaming, email) and reflect on the "footprint" they are leaving. Then, they can write a short journal entry about one positive change they can make to protect their digital identity.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 (257), engineering (136), social and emotional learning (145)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition - Smithsonian Science Education Center
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4 to 8
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition is a fun and educational game that explores how to build healthy meals using nutrition guidelines from countries worldwide. Aligned with...more
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Pick Your Plate! A Global Guide to Nutrition is a fun and educational game that explores how to build healthy meals using nutrition guidelines from countries worldwide. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the game encourages global awareness and healthy eating habits. It is device agnostic and can be played on any device with a web browser or downloaded as an App from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. To extend learning, the site also offers a recipe book and a customizable meal template after completing the educational activities.
tag(s): game based learning (290), nutrition (136), united nations (7)
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Have students use Book Creator, reviewed here to create a recipe book. Students can use Dotstorming, reviewed here to vote on which food or country was their favorite to visit. Finally, students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the countries featured in the game.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Careers in Demand - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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The Careers in Demand collection introduces students to fast-growing job fields across industries such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and logistics. Through engaging videos,...more
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The Careers in Demand collection introduces students to fast-growing job fields across industries such as healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and logistics. Through engaging videos, students learn about in-demand careers, the skills required, and the education pathways to success. This resource helps teachers connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities, inspiring students to explore future careers that align with their interests and job market needs.
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Challenge your students to research a high-demand career from the collection and prepare a one-minute pitch about their chosen career, including job duties, required skills, and salary information. In a "speed networking" format, students can rotate and share their career pitches with classmates. Students can also choose an in-demand career and create a roadmap showing the steps to enter the field, including education, internships, or certifications. The "roadmap" can be created using an online resource such as MindMup reviewed here. In groups, have students select an in-demand industry, such as healthcare, technology, or skilled trades, and brainstorm ways to improve efficiency or solve a challenge in that field. They can present their ideas as a mini Shark Tank pitch to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Complete Guide to Self-Care for Educators - Purdue Global
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K to 12
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Discover practical strategies for educators to manage stress, prevent burnout, and promote overall well-being. It covers essential self-care practices including mindfulness, work-life...more
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Discover practical strategies for educators to manage stress, prevent burnout, and promote overall well-being. It covers essential self-care practices including mindfulness, work-life balance, healthy habits, and emotional resilience. The guide also offers actionable tips tailored to the unique challenges educators face, including setting boundaries, seeking support, and prioritizing mental and physical health. This resource is valuable for teachers seeking to sustain their energy and passion while navigating the demands of the classroom.
tag(s): mental health (59), professional development (295)
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Start or end the day with a brief mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection, to help both you and your students reset and focus. Incorporate short physical activity breaks, such as stretching, chair yoga, or quick energizers, to boost mood and reduce stress for both you and your students. Create a classroom culture that values self-care by celebrating small wins, using positive affirmations, and fostering an atmosphere of kindness and support.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It? - Waterford.org
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K to 12
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The Waterford.org blog post "What Is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It?" emphasizes the importance of self-care for educators to prevent burnout and maintain well-being....more
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The Waterford.org blog post "What Is Teacher Self-Care, and How Do You Practice It?" emphasizes the importance of self-care for educators to prevent burnout and maintain well-being. It dispels the misconception that self-care is selfish, highlighting that attending to one's health enables teachers to better serve their students. The article suggests practical self-care strategies, such as maintaining a gratitude journal, engaging in outdoor walks, connecting with loved ones, and incorporating mindfulness practices like meditation and breathing exercises. By integrating these habits into daily routines, teachers can enhance their resilience and effectiveness in the classroom
tag(s): mental health (59), professional development (295)
In the Classroom
Start or end the day with a short mindfulness exercise, such as deep breathing, guided meditation, or a gratitude reflection. This benefits both students and teachers by creating a calm, focused learning environment. Encourage a culture of gratitude by having students contribute to a gratitude wall or keep individual gratitude journals. Participating alongside students can help teachers cultivate positivity in their daily routines. Create the journals digitally by individual Book Creator stories reviewed here or a class journal in Google Slides reviewed here. Incorporate quick check-ins at the start of class where students and teachers can share how they're feeling using a mood scale, emojis, or reflective prompts. This fosters a supportive environment and reminds teachers to be aware of their own well-being. Schedule short movement breaks, stretching, or relaxation activities throughout the day. These moments help reduce stress and keep both students and teachers refreshed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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But Why - Vermont Public
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K to 12
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"But Why" is a kid-led podcast where children ask the questions and experts help uncover the answers. Topics range from "Are tapeworms sticky?" and "Why do trains run on tracks?" ...more
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"But Why" is a kid-led podcast where children ask the questions and experts help uncover the answers. Topics range from "Are tapeworms sticky?" and "Why do trains run on tracks?" to "What would your superpower be?", "How do broken bones heal?", and "Do earthworms have eyes?" Each 20-30 minute episode is accompanied by a learning guide (available as a PDF or Google Slides), a full transcript, and background information to support deeper exploration and classroom use.
tag(s): podcasts (150)
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View the learning guide to prepare for the lesson and find additional classroom use ideas. Students can use Padlet reviewed here to post questions and comments. Students can use Google Keep reviewed here to keep a list of questions to ask for future episodes.
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Self-Care for Educators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12
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View this collection of resources offering nurturing to the nurturers and acknowledging the unique challenges faced by those who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. In the...more
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View this collection of resources offering nurturing to the nurturers and acknowledging the unique challenges faced by those who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. In the demanding world of education, where giving is constant and burnout is common, these carefully curated tools and resources are designed to help educators replenish their own wells of resilience and compassion. This collection recognizes that teacher well-being directly impacts student success, from podcasts to meditation to puzzles for brain breaks. Find practical approaches to physical, emotional, and professional self-care that can be seamlessly integrated into even the busiest educator's schedule.
tag(s): mental health (59), social and emotional learning (145)
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Save these sites for when you need more motivation. Find ways to nurture yourself with self-care. Share these resources with your colleagues, perhaps during staff meetings or in-service training.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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STEM Career Labs - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover this collection of engaging video resources that introduce students to various STEM careers. Each video features real professionals discussing their jobs, skills, and career...more
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Discover this collection of engaging video resources that introduce students to various STEM careers. Each video features real professionals discussing their jobs, skills, and career paths in fields like engineering, robotics, healthcare, and environmental science. The resources aim to inspire students by showcasing diverse career opportunities and the real-world applications of STEM concepts. Teachers can use these videos to spark career exploration discussions, connect lessons to real-world professions, and encourage students to consider future STEM pathways.
tag(s): engineering (136), environment (248), robotics (30), STEM (343)
In the Classroom
Students can create a vision board (physical or digital) showcasing a STEM career they might pursue. They should include images, skills they need to develop, colleges or programs offering related education, and potential job locations. Digital boards can be made using PhotoCollage reviewed here or PhotoJoiner reviewed here. Students can research a STEM professional in their community or interview a family member/friend in a STEM career. They then create a presentation using Genially reviewed here or a podcast using Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here summarizing their findings and connecting them to what they learned from the videos. Pick a problem related to one of the careers (ex., designing a bridge for an engineer or creating a clean water filter for an environmental scientist). Have students work in teams to brainstorm and design solutions, presenting their ideas to the class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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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 deal 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 deal with feelings of emotional distress while learning new self-care abilities. 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.
tag(s): charactered (77), podcasts (150), social and emotional learning (145)
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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.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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SDGs - 17 BookWidgets Lessons - BookWidgets
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4 to 12
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Visit the items shared in this group by BookWidget users to find and use several different SDG-related activities. After registering for a BookWidgets account, you can use all the items...more
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Visit the items shared in this group by BookWidget users to find and use several different SDG-related activities. After registering for a BookWidgets account, you can use all the items for free. Resources include an invention timeline, quizzes, flashcards, and more. Click on any link to view the resource. Share activities using one of the options to share items with students, including links to send activities to Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
tag(s): climate change (112), cross cultural understanding (177), energy (138), flash cards (43), nutrition (136), sustainability (53), timelines (58), women (184)
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Bookmark and save this resource to find activities and ideas to use when planning activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find additional resources on the TeachersFirst Special Topics Page: Resources Related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reviewed here. Use the activities as inspiration to increase student engagement and understanding of the SDGs. For example, after viewing the invention timeline, ask students to research a specific invention or inventor, then create a timeline using templates available on Canva Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Genially, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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