Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf combines the teachings of the Qur'an, the stories of Rumi, and the examples of Muhammad and Jesus, to demonstrate that only one obstacle stands between each of us and absolute compassion -- ourselves.

While we all agree that compassion is a great idea, Rabbi Tabick acknowledges there are challenges to its execution. She explains how a careful balance of compassion and justice allows us to do good deeds, and keep our sanity.

In this video, Gina the gorilla teaches children about the importance of compassion. She shares examples of how gorillas show compassion in their own lives and encourages children to be compassionate towards others who are ill or in...

While playing pirates, Simka and Nolik challenge Tom Thomas to find a hidden treasure. They give him a map they drew and and teach him how to build a compass.

Marilyn Turkovich started with the Charter for Compassion in 2013 as the education director and since that time has moved into a number of different roles with CFC. Marilyn's background has been primarily in higher education and most...

Mister Brown and Squeaks are here to teach you all about the compass - and they will even help you make your own!



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3-PS2-3: Ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of...

In this video, Sammy the Squirrel teaches us about responsibility and the importance of fulfilling our duties. Sammy shares how squirrels work hard to store enough food for the winter and how they live in well-developed groups. Sammy...

In this video, Kareem the camel, a humble and hardworking animal from India, shares his experiences and insights on humility. He discusses the role of camels in Indian celebrations and their historical origins. Kareem also narrates a...

In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...

It's time to invest in face-to-face training that empowers employees to have difficult conversations, says Tamekia MizLadi Smith. In a witty, provocative talk, Smith shares a workplace training program called "I'm G.R.A.C.E.D." that will...

Talent is universal, but opportunity isn't, says TED Fellow Christopher Ategeka. In this charming, hopeful talk, Ategeka tells his story of being orphaned at a young age -- and how being adopted gave him the chance to experience a new...

Andrés Richner is the Director of Technology at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, where he spearheads the development of an online learning platform to support RULER, the Center’s approach to social emotional learning and...

Pupil outcome: I can retell the story of the Crying Camel and explain its deeper meaning. Key learning points: - The Prophet Muhammad taught using stories with a deeper meaning. - Many are recorded in the hadith, which is a collection of...

This video provides an overview of the history and development of Christianity, from the life and teachings of Jesus to the present day. It covers important events and figures, such as the Council of Nicaea, the split between Catholicism...

Tammy Brecht Dunbar, M.Ed., S.T.E.M. teaches 5th grade in Manteca Unified School District. She is a 2018-19 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow, won the ISTE 2018 Literacy PLN Award for Cultivate World Literacy and was named...

In this video, Jade and Kiwi interview Jacinta, a resilient jellyfish, who shares her experiences and teaches the value of resilience to Anne, a gymnast who has suffered an injury. Through their conversation, they explore the concept of...

In this video, Shanya the sheep and her shepherd friend Liam teach us about the value of inclusion. They explain that inclusion is accepting and learning from each other, regardless of our differences. Through their stories and examples,...

In this video, Quim the Quetzal teaches us about the importance of politeness and how it is practiced in his village of Chichi Castanango in Guatemala. Through interviews and observations at the local market, Pedro learns valuable...

Once you have that kind of ability to relate to your own situation with kindness, says Thupten Jinpa, it creates a kind of a reservoir of strength and resilience so that you have plenty to draw from. Thupten Jinpa's latest book is "A...

#GetOutside champion Steve Backshall teaches you how to use a compass to take a bearing and find out which direction you need to go to get from one point on a map to another. Being able to accurately take and follow a compass bearing is...

A talk by Richard Nevle, Deputy Director of the Earth Systems department at Stanford University. Richard’s teaching and work at Stanford has been wholly influenced by his connection to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and...

In this video, Pee Wee and Sammy the Squirrel discuss the importance of responsibility. They share a story about a boy named Jack who learns to be responsible and earn his own room. Through this charming and educational video, children...

Love is me is an affirmation for children to use daily and as a way to help boost and maintain healthy self-esteem. It is also intended to teach kindness and the importance of children demonstrating compassion to all people, regardless...

This video teaches how to construct a perpendicular bisector of a given line segment using a compass and straightedge. By drawing arcs above and below the line segment and finding their intersection points, a straight line can be drawn...