Great Picks for Building Courage

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Courage is taking on problems even when there's a possibility of risk. It also involves students speaking up for what's right, even if there's opposition from their peers, and acting on their convictions. In the end, we want our students to be able to think critically and fight for justice for all. Check out these tools to help students reflect on their beliefs, practice better decision-making, face adversity head-on, and change their schools and the world.

Interested in seeing tips on how you might use some of these tools in the classroom? Check out our blog series We All Teach SEL: Inspiring Activities for Every Classroom.

STOP!T Publisher: STOPit Easy-to-use reporting tool helps kids report bullying, find adult help	Grades Pre-K-12 Type App Price Free, Paid Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Thrively Visit Website: http://www.thrively.com/ Cool assessment targets kids’ strengths; sprawling content overwhelms	Grades K-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 5
Mindprint Learning Visit Website: http://www.mindprintlearning.com/ Expert feedback and tools designed for individual learner profiles	Grades 2-12 Type Website Price Free to Try, Paid Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are Publisher: Electric Eggplant Must-read graphic novel teaches relatable tween lessons	Grades 5-8 Type App Price $2.99 Platforms Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating 3
BeSeen Publisher: Web Wise Kids, Inc. Sim does a good job helping teens avoid hurtful social media pitfalls	Grades 6-12 Type App Price Free Platforms Android Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 3
Character Playbook Visit Website: http://www.characterplaybook.com/ Realistic comic book-style stories help build healthy relationships	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 3 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
Roadtrip Nation Visit Website: http://roadtripnation.org/ Outstanding site motivates kids to follow dreams, work hard	Grades 6-12 Type Website Price $20-$25 per student Common Sense Rating 5 Teacher Rating 4
Sit With Us Publisher: Carolyn Hampton Teen-created social tool boosts lunchtime inclusion and community	Grades 7-12 Type App Price Free Platforms iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated
The Harry Potter Alliance Visit Website: http://www.thehpalliance.org Fan site promotes real-world heroics with activism for social justice	Grades 7-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating 4
inspirED Visit Website: https://inspired.fb.com/ Uplifting one-stop shop for social and emotional learning resources	Grades 8-12 Type Website Price Free Common Sense Rating 4 Teacher Rating Not Yet Rated

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