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BBC

Bbc News: Selfie Body Image Warning Issued

For Students 9th - 10th
Could too much involvement in social media cause body image issues. Read about what current research says on the subject.
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Article
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: California Public Media Education Service: How a Preschool Founder Fosters Anti Racism

For Students Pre-K - K
We must become vigilant regarding anti-racism and stop sweeping racism under the rug. Learn a few tips on how to do that in this PBS SoCal blog.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: I Like Myself! [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Karen Beaumont's children's book, I Like Myself!, is provided on these pages. Eighteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Other

Embrace the Future: Resilient Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Advice about strengthening your ability to bounce back from adversity. Learn key skills, such as problem solving, making friends, and positive thinking, that will help you stay happy, healthy, and productive.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Veterans

For Students Pre-K - K
In every adventure, some things change, but others stay the same. Use this page as a way to talk about the things that are the same, things that are different, and things that you'd like to keep the same, perhaps family traditions or...
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Other

Soundpiper Music: Music for Children, Teachers and Parents

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Song lyrics and sound files (in Real Audio format) along with resources for teachers and parents to help incorporate music into classrooms and homes to aid learning. CDs of the songs are available for purchase.
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Other

Great Schools: A Parent's Guide to Helping With Learning Difficulties

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding how to help a child that is having difficulties in school is an important step towards success. This site provides free information and support for parents and educators looking to provide support for a child struggling...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Resilience

For Students Pre-K - K
Giving new things a try helps children learn, grow, and take on challenges! These resources teach kids and parents that they are always growing and learning!
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Creative Problem Solving Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week (January 4th), we are working on problem-solving.m
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Life's Little Lessons: Persistence

For Students Pre-K - K
In this set of resources, we will use a video and a song from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood to focus on how you can help children learn that being persistent is worthwhile; and when we keep on trying we are more likely to succeed. When we...
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Interactive
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: All Around Birdwell

For Students Pre-K - K
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs, and adventures. In All Around Birdwell, it's a perfect day to explore Birdwell Island. Your student can take a stroll around the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Clifford the Big Red Dog: Adventure Stories

For Students Pre-K - K
Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs and adventures.
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Article
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Motivating Reluctant Adolescent Readers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
How can you motivate adolescents who have never turned on to the magic of reading? Tutoring teenagers is as much about building self-confidence as teaching skills. Low self-image and feelings of powerlessness trouble many unmotivated...
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Article
Understood For All

Understood.org: 5 Steps for Recognizing Strengths in Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Knowing your child's strengths can help you build their self-awareness and self-esteem. You can also use those strengths to work on challenging areas in ways that aren't as frustrating. Following these steps can help you recognize your...
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Summer Bridge Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
More students fail ninth grade than any other grade and many of these students ultimately drop out. Can pre-emptive interventions lead to increased graduation rates? Emerging evidence suggests that eight-grade transition programs...
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Other

The Buddy System

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Buddy System is a show that "features songs about expression of feelings, friendship skills, peaceful problem solving, anger management and self-esteem. It is designed to support violence prevention programs through music in a fun...
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Lesson Plan
Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Christmas in Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
"Christmas in Mexico" will help increase the self-esteem of your Hispanic ELL students. This lesson will help develop an appreciation of Mexican culture in your class.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Dealing With Feelings When You're Overweight

For Students 9th - 10th
It's hard to struggle with extra weight especially if you are a teen. In this article for teens, learn how to cope with your feelings and deal with such social issues such as bullying, self-esteem, and depression.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: I Can Dream Anything!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Go to this site for fun activities and a great lesson plan on personal choices and specialization. This lesson plan provides the primary teacher with an excellent opportunity to incorporate a character education lesson plan on...
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 3: Fifties/sixties Musical Playwriting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit appeals to multiple intelligences, encourages interdisciplinary learning, reinforces self-confidence, and stimulates creativity, co-operation and critical thinking. Using songs with a strong narrative, students are asked to...
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Other

Center for the Collaborative Classroom: Integrating Speaking and Listening Ccss

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Integrating speaking and listening builds a positive classroom community with less bullying, increased self-confidence, and greater independence, along with the ability to work with all students. This article gives ideas for projects or...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Alearn's Summer Math Program

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on Alearn's Summer Math Program, a non-profit organization that is committed to help more low-income, underrepresented students prepare for and complete college. These students often come with significant gaps in...
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A&E Television

History.com: Why Did Benedict Arnold Betray America?

For Students 9th - 10th
Historians offer up many explanations, including that the Revolutionary War general may have had some self-esteem issues as a child and young man. Benedict Arnold was once a patriotic war hero valued by George Washington and admired by...
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Other

Do something.org

For Students 9th - 10th
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...

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