Curated OER
Folk Games
Students listen to the poem, "De Cunjah Man" and discover how and why this language came into existence. They are introduced to the idea that songs are a way of expressing human feelings and name a song that makes them feel happy or sad.
Curated OER
Sing, America, Sing!
Students articulate their thoughts about citizenship in songs and poems. They write a songor a poem that describes what citizenship means to them. They plan a Citizenship Day during which students perform their songs and read their poems.
Curated OER
Are You A Respectful Person?
Students take a self survey to see if they are respectful and complete 28 discussion questions. There are writing assignments and student activities to complete as well. Video that is referenced is not included.
Other
Victoria State Government: Sociodramatic Play (Interacting With Others)
Sociodramatic play is where children act out imaginary situations and stories, become different characters, and pretend they are in different locations and times. Sociodramatic play is the most advanced form of play, and constantly...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Conflict Resolution
Use role-play to set up and resolve conflicts, in this activity from Arthur.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How to Cope
Using advice and role-play, help guide your children through an exploration of how to handle scary situations, focusing on what happens when you are lost, in this educator guide from Arthur: "April 9th."
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Five Steps to Teaching Solid Character in Students
The author of this article argues that character development must be taught in schools and that teachers must take steps to make sure students understand what perseverance, determination, empathy, responsibility, respect, and caring are....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Feeling Left Out
For young children, being excluded by their peers is a common, painful experience. Role-play with a puppet or stuffed animal to explore the issue.
California State University
Expressionist Art Lesson
Great lesson for upper elementary students who think that all art has to look "real." Through the images of Edvard Munch's work, students come to understand the role emotion can play in creating visually compelling work.
Other
Gartner: 10 Ways Technology Will Change What It Means to Be Human
An article from Campus Technology magazine that discusses how technology is changing the human condition and many of these changes are driven by the wants, needs, and interests of people. For example, artificial emotional intelligence...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Caregivers Lesson Plans: See, Think & Do Activity Guide
Turn the family and educational themes of the Berenstain Bears into fun, practical, and empowering classroom learning experiences for young children.
A&E Television
History.com: After 9/11: 5 Cultural Moments That Helped Americans Move Forward
From David Letterman's emotional monologue to George W. Bush's World Series first pitch, these collective experiences helped the nation process its shock and grief.While the United States was still reeling after the September 11...