Today’s conversation is difficult, but it’s important. We’re here to support you with resources to facilitate these tough conversations while creating a safe space for students to express and process their emotions.

Create a safe space for students to express themselves, starting the day with mindfulness and reflection

• Warm Up: Mood Thermometer (K-12)
• Share Ideas: Staying Informed (2-12)
• Open Up: How Do You Feel? (2-12)
• Open Up: What Gives You Hope? (2-12)
• Open Up: Worries (2-12)
• Reach Out: Share Your Worries (2-12)
• Reach Out: Ask for Information (2-12)

Help students understand where their news and media comes from and how to evaluate sources

• What is a News Story? (K-2)
• Learning New Stories (K-2)
• Evaluating Evidence (3-5)
• Diversifying Your Media Diet (3-5)
• Evaluating Evidence (6-8)
• Diversifying Your Media Diet (6-8)
• Evaluating Evidence (9-12)
• Diversifying Your Media Diet (9-12)

Flocabulary specific lessons:

• What is Stress
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Managing Worry
• Managing Frustration
• Voting
• John Lewis

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