Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning: Finding My Place

Pre-K - K
In this animation, a boy describes his evening routine, which includes helping his parents with chores. The video reinforces concepts related to the role of children in families. Included are links to extra resources and background...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: You Are Special Song

Pre-K - K
A song that celebrates the fact that there is nobody quite like you! Teach and remind kids that they are unique individuals. Includes links to a related article and activity. [0:59]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: The Power of We

Pre-K - K
Children look to their families with love and trust to guide their understanding about their place in this great big world. Here are some easy-to-use resources to help guide conversations with your child about racism and coming together...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Honeybee

Pre-K - K
Mister Chris has finished his farm chores, and now he's ready for an adventure full of music and friends. Join him at the orchard to find out how honeybees turn apple blossoms into apples, then dance at the barn concert! [2:42]
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Assertive Communication: Lesson 3

9th - 10th
At the end of this tutorial, the learner be able to apply the skill of assertive communication appropriately. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Assertive Communication."
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Topics: Social, Emotional, and Character Development

K - 1st
Learn how the five AIM topics- empathy, forgiveness, generosity, honesty, and learning from others- are important to a child's social, emotional, and character development. [9:05]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Taking Sides

Pre-K - 1st
Explore the problems and tensions created by misunderstandings and the inability to listen to diverse points of view. [11:25]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Social Support

9th - 10th
In times of need, your social network can provide social support in a multitude of ways. This video explains four main types of social support that we can provide for each other. [3:36]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers: What Is Mentionable Is Manageable: Mister Rogers

Pre-K - K
Mister Rogers reminds children that talking about feelings helps to make them less scary. Explore the entire Meet the Helpers collection! [0:35]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Stress, Trauma and the Brain: The Power of Connection

Pre-K - 1st
Listen as Dr. Perry explains the important role relationships have in learning, and learn practical ways to make true empathetic connections with students in the school setting. [7:03]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Stress, Trauma and the Brain: How Stress Impacts the Brain

Pre-K - 1st
Learn from Dr. Perry about the impact of stress on students and teachers, and how creating a safe, secure environment is critical to allowing students to reach their full learning potential. [5:39]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Above the Noise: Can Virtual Reality Make You a Better Person?

9th - 10th
Virtual reality is gaining traction as a powerful technology for education. Scientists say virtual reality can even promote empathy -- the ability to put yourself in somebody else's shoes. But can VR make you a better person? Watch the...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Frans De Waal and 'The Age of Empathy'

9th - 10th
Is it human nature to be greedy and selfish? Primatologist Frans de Waal doesn't think so. In his new book "The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons For a Kinder Society" de Waal says empathy and solidarity are our primate heritage. De Waal...
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Rats Show Empathy, by Freeing Trapped Companions

9th - 10th
A study in Science suggests primates aren't the only mammals with empathy.
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Psychotherapy: Humanistic & Cognitive Approaches

9th - 10th
This lesson will discuss humanistic, rational-emotive, and cognitive approached to psychotherapy.
Instructional Video
Sesame Street

Sesame Street: Character Traits: Empathy

Pre-K - 1st
Mark Ruffalo and Murray talk about the word "Empathy." [2:28]
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Could a Lack of Empathy Explain Cruelty?

9th - 10th
Simon Baron-Cohen explains the consequences of decreased empathy.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Strangers Can Spot Genetic Disposition for Empathy

9th - 10th
Neuroscientist Sarina Saturn discusses the oxytocin receptor gene and its evolution across cultures.