Classrooms are an ideal place to model and practice social and emotional (SEL) skills, and educational games are a perfect match for SEL. Learning games allow students to inhabit worlds and points-of-view and test out approaches to life in a safe environment where taking risks is encouraged.

The 27 SEL paid/free apps and games on this list will help students expand their worldviews, understand the needs of others, identify and reflect on their own feelings, and gain a more rounded view of themselves. Some are quick experiences focused on particular struggles or skills, while others are more in-depth and aimed at broader coverage of SEL competencies.

This is a year plan created using GAP resources that any teacher can take and use. This is intended for teachers new to teaching Grade Six, but can be used by any Grade Six teacher to offer ideas of what can be used to teach the content of the Grade Six curriculum. 

Gratitude Prompts & Resources
As one of the 9 Character Development traits within the CharacterStrong PurposeFull People (elementary) curriculum, enjoy these resources & activities centered on Gratitude. Download your copy today!

Scientists require interaction and teamwork to do their jobs, so it’s important to build that kind of culture with every student in the science classroom. This can be done by:
1. Creating a safe, equitable space.
2. Connecting to humans in the real world.
3. Integrating other disciplines.
4. Supporting the development of interpersonal skills.

In this article, you will find access to "Science Connections: The Podcast" as well as an infographic that will help to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators.

This resource provides ideas and supports for infusing 21st Century Skills into your classroom. The following 21st Century Skills are addressed:CharacterCollaborationCommunicationCreativitiyCritical ThinkingDigital & Computer TechnologiesCultural & Ethical CitizenshipLife Skills

It is important to know your learners, and for learner's to know themselves if they are to learn successfully. Knowing how you learn best (with your eyes, ears or hands) will greatly help students do their best learning!

Having a variety of inventories makes it easier to revisit this each year without having to do the same inventory over and over.

This includes online and printable inventories as well as tips for studying and a student-led discussion activity are included.

This site offers a way to maintain a balance with the use of technology while working with students at home and school. It includes information on:

Getting good information

Managing family tech

Explaining news and media coverage to kids

Online games

Media literacy lessons

This test takes about 12 minutes and will tell you your Myers Briggs personality type.
(Introverted or extroverted etc)

Explore careers for your personality type and personalities more prominent in different areas of the world.

Podcasting is a powerful way for students to share their voice with the world. Along the way, they learn to communicate, engage in critical thinking, and go through the design process as they ultimately publish their work to an authentic audience.
This site offers 20 creative ideas for podcasts you can do with your students.

Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world.

Technology impacts students' social and emotional well-being, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. With the right support, students can learn how to integrate technology into their lives to promote their well-being and be a positive influence in their communities.

You'll find quick activities, family conversation starters, and professional development resources.

There are sections for K-5, 6-8, 9-12.

A wealth of ideas to help you learn to study.

Included: general tips, skill guides, test taking, skills by subject.

Check out these sites to find ideas for using movies to engage kids with STEM from DailyStem.com

Swift Playgrounds is an iPad app designed for kids in which they have fun solving interactive puzzles.

Do you want to foster a good classroom atmosphere and have the students learn about each other in a fun way?

Get students to fill in the template about themselves and and then guess the facts about the others in the class. They identify their favorite color, food, animal and subject. Background audio, animation and more fun stuff can be added.

Create a free Genially account (sign in through your Google account) to access this great resource.

True Colours Online and Printable Quiz Options

The largest site on the Internet for Web developers, W3Schools is a fantastic resource for those interested in brushing up on their Web development skills—or learning them for the first time. Want to make your own website? W3Schools offers tutorials and references on a large range of subjects, including HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, and more.

Theis webinar was recorded on October 21, 2021 as part of the Lunch and Learn series. Participants will learn how to:  Send back approved work and view comments in the creative toolsUse new Accessibility features to create Accessible contentUse Progress and Skills to support data informed instruction. Add voice recording or audio files to labels, shapes, images, and captions and lock the size of objects on the canvas

This method enables students to master the skills that are essential if they are to become competent writers. In turn, those skills equip students to become better readers, to communicate more effectively in writing and speaking, and most importantly, to elevate their thinking.

The Hochman Method is a set of specific writing strategies that teachers use in every grade and in all subjects, including ELA, social studies, science, world languages, and math.

Select "Resources" from the top menu to find many excellent supports. You will need to sign up to access the resources, but the account is free!

Please note that Writing Revolution 2.0 is now available and includes - templates, examples, posters and teaching resources. Different PD options are also available to gain access to the full resource library (but there are still many great free resources that just require a free account).