National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Introduction to Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth
A short video introduces "Tools for Emotional Wellness," two series of lessons; one designed for younger children and one for older youths. The video explains how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected.
Transforming Education
The Impact of Praise
How to praise and not praise is the question addressed by a short video designed for educators. The narrator shares the results of a simple experiment that details how praising learners' efforts results in better performance.
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #6
Keep stress low by establishing balance and boundaries with Mini Module #5. In this social-emotional learning video, educators discover the ins and outs of final high-leverage practices—understanding the "cost of caring," forming healthy...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #5
Mini Module #5 examines the high-leverage practice of orienting towards optimism. In this 11-minute video, educators take in the importance of optimism as they progress through their social and emotional learning journey, paying special...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #4
In this social-emotional learning journey, educators watch an 11-minute video that examines how to cultivate compassionate curiosity. Mini Module #4 details how to use an asset-based lens, listen empathetically, and look at behavior as a...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #3
Mini module #3 focuses on exploring emotions—one of the five high-leverage practices in an educator's social and emotional development. Viewers take in a 10-minute video that looks at how to label emotions, recognize physical reactions,...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #2
A 12-minute video details the first social and emotional learning practice—examine identity; how do educators work on their social and emotional wellbeing. One of five high-leverage practices looks closely at values and purpose,...
Transforming Education
SEL for Educators: Mini Module #1
Become a champion of social-emotional development with an informative series created for educators. In this first video, the host details the what, why, and how of social-emotional learning. In just over 15 minutes, viewers discover...
Transforming Education
Student and Parent Perspectives on Mindfulness
Turn a breakdown into a breakthrough. In a short video, scholars and a parent share what they have learned about mindfulness and how developing the skills inherent in this competency can help in school and at home.
Transforming Education
Meet Teri (Growth Mindset)
Anything is possible if you practice, practice, practice! That's Teri's advice to scholars struggling to acquire a new skill.
Transforming Education
Meet Vy (Self-Management)
"Reading, listening, and then writing it down." Vy shares a self-management strategy she has learned that helps her remember school assignments and due dates.
Transforming Education
Meet Devon (Self-Management)
Devon shares his story about how he has learned some self-management strategies that help him deal with his emotions, communicate better with others, and improve his focus.
PBS
Young Peace Leaders: Cultivating Gratitude
A brief video features a group of middle schoolers that created flags designed to express their gratitude. Participants take viewers through their activity including key discussion points and the revealing of their finished products.
Crash Course
Influence and Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #6
Heard any good jingles lately? Chances are, you thought of several while you read this! Part of an extensive media literacy series, the video explores the world of advertising. Viewers see examples of different types of advertising,...
The School of Life
Philosophy - David Hume
Most people believe that they are more rational than emotional, but David Hume would argue that those people are wrong. An analysis video about Hume, his philosophy, and his written works guides learners through the main points of the...
ABCMouse
If You're Happy and You Know It
Enjoy a jolly rendition of If You're Happy and You Know It! A captivating music video enthusiastically instructs young scholars to clap their hands, stomp their feet, nod their head, and shout hooray.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mark Ruffalo: Empathy
Teach language, vocabulary and listening comprehension with Celebrity Vocab clips! [2:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Jr Martinez: Feelings
JR Martinez and Elmo talk about how to deal with tough feelings, like anger or sadness. Here are some exercises and tips for dealing with strong emotions. [1:09]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: I Need a Word With Dave Matthews and Grover
Use song to explore deeper feelings. Dave and Grover aren't sure what they're feeling, so they use song to find a word that describes how they feel. [3:44]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Song: All I Can Do Is Cry
This rapping tune brings the story of the sad little kitten who lost her mitten to life! This resource focuses on emotion and physical expression of feelings. [1:18]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mister Chris and Friends: Sunset Lullaby: Activity
Mister Chris sings a song that honors the passing day and all we've experienced. We express being thankful for the variety of different feelings we felt throughout the day and get ready for the sun to set. This activity invites...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Happy Healthy Kids: Feeling Faces
In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey and some PBS Kids characters, help kids understand how facial expressions reflect our emotions. By recognizing our feelings, we learn how others are feeling as well. [1:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Happy Healthy Kids: Extra, Extra, Talk All About It!
In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey encourages kids to explain how they feel to their grown-ups. Watch a clip from Arthur and see how sharing his feelings make him feel better. [1:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Imagination: I Love You Tigey!
Daniel imagines that Tigey comes alive, and together they play and sing on a farm. Encourage kids to pretend and involve their toys. Their toys can play any role too! Included is a link to a supplemental activity. [1:07]