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Thursday, May 18, 2023

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Explore the Ups and Downs of Social Media: Evaluating Mental Health Effects on Teens (6-12)

In this lesson, your students will listen to an episode of On Our Minds, a youth-led podcast exploring issues pertaining to mental health among teenagers. After listening to first-hand anecdotes from teens, your students will evaluate the impact of social media and analyze the various narratives for claims, counterclaims, and solutions to the issue.

The 3 R’s for Teacher Self-Care: Reflect. Release. Recharge.

Tempted to wait until summer vacation to begin a self-care routine? The reality is that you may need it sooner than that. As you move through the remaining days of the school year, remember that your students benefit when you are at your best. Explore three tips from one educator that will help you recharge on a daily basis, as well as during the upcoming summer break. When you show up for yourself, you show up for your students!

When You Feel So Mad That You Want to Roar: Strategy Song and Activity (PreK-K)

Sing along with Daniel Tiger and his friends as they conquer anger by counting to four. In this video excerpt from the popular PBS KIDS TV show Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, see how you can use music and movement to help your students practice slowing down and controlling their actions. Your students have big feelings, but you can support them as they begin to learn lifelong self-regulation skills.