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Four Little Corners - An interactive storybook app about friendship
Simple story about shapes showcases problem-solving and inclusion
Bottom line: This cute little story could be a nice launching pad for big discussions about friendship, tolerance, and acceptance.
Grades: Pre-K–1
Price: Paid $2.99
STOP!T
Easy-to-use reporting tool helps kids report bullying, find adult help
Bottom line: With the right context and a strong school culture, this can be a useful and effective tool for monitoring and combating bullying.
Grades: Pre-K–12
Price: Free, Paid The app for students is free, but schools and districts must pay a subscription fee to use the program on campus.
Peekapak
Complete social-emotional learning units in a neat and tidy package
Bottom line: These 10 SEL units provide teachers with almost everything they'll need to spark positive character development in their students.
Grades: K–5
Price: Free, Paid
7 Mindsets
Thought-provoking structured program simplifies SEL skills
Bottom line: If teachers take advantage of the extension activities, students can get great in-depth instruction and practice in SEL skills needed for life.
Grades: K–12
Price: Paid A single-use (one-classroom/one-school counselor) license is $1,000 per year. It offers the full curriculum, professional development, the parent zone, an educator support community, an implementation guide, and tech support.
Remind
Teachers' text reminders keep students -- and parents -- up to speed
Bottom line: Well-designed, highly effective messaging tool has the potential to keep students and families connected with their schools.
Grades: Pre-K–12
Price: Free, Paid Remind is free, but if you use it to fundraise for events, they charge a fee of $0.50 per transaction. School and district plans are also available.
Mightifier
Compact process for positive praise builds classroom community
Bottom line: Great for a quick bonding activity when led by a positive instructor.
Grades: 1–8
Price: Free to try, Paid After a free trial, there's a fee per student; contact for pricing.
Who Am I? Race Awareness Game
Q&A game gets students talking about diversity honestly, responsibly
Bottom line: Kids learn to ask questions and have open conversations about diversity.
Grades: 1–12
Price: Free
The Wonderment
Ambitious global community aims for public good through student engagement
Bottom line: A powerful, improving social network for exploring the world and effecting positive change.
Grades: 1–12
Price: Free
Turnitin
Encourage original work and give feedback with this valuable tool
Bottom line: Beyond the convenience factor, it's almost a necessity for the teaching of writing in today's digital world.
Grades: 3–12
Price: Paid School-wide subscription pricing starts at $2.50 per student, based on population.
Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are
Appealing graphic novel teaches relatable tween lessons
Bottom line: A compelling read for tweens and teens looking for guidance and understanding of common social situations.
Grades: 5–8
Price: Paid $2.99
Facing History and Ourselves
A wealth of resources explore racism, prejudice, and anti-Semitism
Bottom line: These valuable materials empower students to understand and address difficult ethical choices -- past and present.
Grades: 6–12
Price: Free
checkology® Virtual Classroom
Go-to news-literacy site is an excellent primer on media issues
Bottom line: With "fake news" a pressing concern, checkology's literacy lessons offer essential, if not totally comprehensive, skills to help students evaluate sources.
Grades: 7–12
Price: Free
Mitra - track what matters most
Insightful, minimalist app gets students tracking emotions and values
Bottom line: A practical tool to use in combination with discussion about emotional intelligence and character development.
Grades: 9–12
Price: Free
Papers, Please
Mature immigration game forces tough ethical choices
Bottom line: It's a provocative simulation about ethics and immigration that could spark debate but might be tough to implement.
Grades: 9–12
Price: $9.99
PolitiFact
Independent website fact-checks political statements
Bottom line: A tool to help students become independent thinkers and question what is said by those in positions of power.
Grades: 9–12
Price: Free
