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Spring is a natural time for transformation, for embracing new beginnings while shedding those attitudes or mindsets that no longer serve us. It’s also an ideal time to consider the changes in our lives and their impact. In this lesson students reflect on change, grief, and loss through a scrawl wall, a circle, and building a collective playlist.
In this lesson students examine New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration speech to learn what a speech can reveal about a leader’s values, priorities and vision for democracy—and how a speech can shape how people see themselves and others in a community.
26 prompts with accompanying graphics, providing you with enough opportunities for connection and engagement for every weekday in a month (and a few extras!).
SEL & RP
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The NFL has taken a new stance toward Black Lives Matter. Students consider videos by NFL players and by the NFL Commissioner - and the history of activism by Colin Kaepernick and
This activity has students listen to and reflect on the voices of those who are out in the street in the wake of George Floyd's murder by police. What brings them there? And what
The police killing of George Floyd has ignited outrage, grief, and protest across the country. Here are some suggestions to give your students space to share their thoughts and
This lesson has young people explore how we can use breathing to care for ourselves during times of stress – and reflect on how that works for different people.
This lesson has young people explore how we can use breathing to care for ourselves during times of stress – and reflect on how that works for different people.
This lesson has young people explore how we can use music to care for ourselves during times of stress - and share music they find calming with their peers.
Invite young young people to enjoy and reflect on a video recitation of the uplifting poem Sometimes.
Music can be healing, uplifting, and calming for both adults and children. This lesson has young people experience how we can use music to care for ourselves during times of stress
Music can be healing, uplifting, and calming for both adults and children. This lesson has young people experience how we can use music to care for ourselves during times of stress
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The question “who owns the land?” underlies many conflicts. Students explore issues surrounding land, place, and belonging – especially as they affect Native Americans and African
The year is coming to a close! Here are some activities & tips to consider for the final weeks of school.
Students discuss two different visions of policing and racial justice - and consider how the thinking of one organizer and lawyer evolved over time.
Build classroom community by making a practice of sharing appreciations.
Students learn about efforts by European nations to ban Muslim face coverings, discuss the impact of these laws, then reflect on the voices of Muslim women on this issue.
Students share their thoughts and feelings in response to the conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd.