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How to Find Learning Opportunities in Video Games Kids and Teens Love

Resources to help you unlock the learning potential in popular games.

Posted on May 26, 2022 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Tips and Strategies to Boost Student Engagement

Bring students back into the fold with approaches that help spark class participation.

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Elementary School Activities to Promote SEL in Digital Life

Promote SEL and digital citizenship with these CASEL-aligned quick activities.

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

K–5

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Middle School Activities to Promote SEL in Digital Life

Promote SEL and digital citizenship with these CASEL-aligned quick activities.

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Daniel Vargas Campos

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High School Activities to Promote SEL in Digital Life

Promote SEL and digital citizenship with these CASEL-aligned quick activities.

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Daniel Vargas Campos

Grades

9–12

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Whale Rider and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students find the strength and confidence to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Minari and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on what motivates who we become and how we grow.

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

8–12

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Inside Out and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider how their own emotions work.

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Christine Elgersma

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Tips and Ideas for Teaching Digital Citizenship in a Hybrid Classroom

Help both in-person and remote students collaborate and engage with digital citizenship.

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Barbara Huth

Grades

Pre-K–12

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3 Free Worksheets to Help Students Get the Most Out of Virtual Field Trips

Use these customizable graphic organizers for remote or in-person experiences.

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Christine Elgersma

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4 SEL Strategies for the Transition Back to In-Person Learning

Support students' and families' mental health and well-being during this challenging time.

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Jamie Nunez

Grades

K–12

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Managing In-Person and Distance Learning at the Same Time

Use these tips to help make concurrent, or hyflex, teaching and learning work better for you and your students.

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

Pre-K–12

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News Literacy Resources for Classrooms

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about news literacy.

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

Article

Are Schools Sacrificing Students' Privacy in the Name of Safety?

Use this lesson plan to help students think critically about online surveillance at school.

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

8–12

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7 Tips for Remote Family-Teacher Conferences

Key ways to ensure these essential check-ins are positive and productive for everyone during the coronavirus pandemic.

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Paul Barnwell