Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Hooray for Heroes
Find out what characteristics define a hero when you check out this resource. This site provides activities and lesson plans.
Other
Naperville Community Unit School District: Social & Emotional Learning
This resource is a social emotional learning curriculum from the Naperville Community United School District. The curriculum extends from kindergarten through second grades.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Tea Mology: Activity Deck
Six TEAMology social-emotional activities from their SEL curriculum, plus a coloring and activity book to use with students in grades PreK-5th grade.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Knowing What You Don't Know: How to Impress an Audience
"I don't know.". These words can be terrifying to say, however they are a sign of strength. This article explains intellectual humility and why it is important to practice.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Imagine That: How Reading a Book Can Make You a Better Person
This blog explains how reading and empathy are related.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Great Expectations: Ask for What You Want
This author cites an example from her own life that proves why communicating exactly what you want is so important in all aspects of life.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Emotional Intelligence: A Beginner's Guide to Feelings
How are you feeling today? Recognizing your emotions is critical to emotional development. Emotional intelligence can be learned, practiced, and improved. This blog offers tips for educators and parents on modeling and teaching emotional...
Character Lab
Character Lab: Bragging Backfires: The Hidden Costs of Self Promotion
Take a pause and think the next time you are tempted to brag. Research shows that unfortunately, we fail to accurately assess the cost of self-promotion. This blog discusses the pitfalls of bragging.
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Character Lab: Social Intelligence
This article discusses the importance of social intelligence and how to encourage it in others.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Three Good Things: Gratitude
In this daily reflection, you list three things that went well for you, and why they went well. A printable chart is included.