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SEL Is Good Teaching

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

What Made Charles Darwin an Effective Thinker? Follow the Golden Rule

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective,Self-Control Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

Teacherpreneurs: We’re Here to Inspire

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Leadership,Love of Learning,Taking Initiative Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

Applying Mindfulness to Mundane Classroom Tasks

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

I Made a Big Mistake, Now What? Teaching Children How to Handle Mistakes Well

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Humility,Love of Learning,Optimism,Perseverance,Perspective,Self-Control,Taking Initiative Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Diane Ackerman on the Evolutionary and Existential Purpose of Deep Play

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Optimism Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

A Technique for Producing Ideas

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Curiosity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

Academic Learning + Social-Emotional Learning = National Priority

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Love of Learning,Self-Control,Social Intelligence,Social Responsibility Resource: Article Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

The Joy of Learning

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Optimism Resource: Article Purpose: Educator,Individual

Mindset Works Programs Case Study

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

Tools to Assess Social and Emotional Learning in Schools

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Kindness,Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

Einstein on The Essential Feature of Productive Thought

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Creativity,Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

A Brand New ‘Atlas’ Shows Where Different Ideas Live in Our Brains

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

Learning How to Learn With a Growth Mindset

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Backpacks, Planners, and Binders, Oh MY!

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

Curriculum Capsize: Flipping Your Classroom and How it Can Work Wonders

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Article Purpose: Educator

Social and Emotional Learning: A Short History

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Article Purpose: Educator,Parent

What’s Basic in Japan? Human Connection, Character, and Content.

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Enthusiasm,Love of Learning Resource: Article Purpose: Educator,Parent

Book

Patti Smith’s List of Favorite Books: Camus, Shakespeare, Woolf, Wilde & More

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Perspective Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Bravery,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Perspective,Taking Initiative Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask

Ages: 10-14+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Book Purpose: Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Bravery,Empathy,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Learning to Teach Everyone’s Children: Equity, Empowerment, and Education that is Multicultural

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Fairness,Justice,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual

The Heart of Education: Bringing Joy, Meaning and Purpose Back to Teaching by Dara Feldman

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ta-Nehisi Coates’ List of 13 Recommended Books

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Love of Learning,Perspective Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 0-5+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Mindsets in the Classroom: Building a Culture of Success and Student Achievement in Schools

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Creativity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Parent

Strange Trees: An Illustrated Atlas of the World’s Arboreal Wonders

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Leave No Child Behind: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s World

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Enthusiasm,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Sir Quentin Blake’s Quirky Illustrated Alphabet Book

Ages: 0-5+ Strengths: Creativity,Humor,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

John Cage’s Intensely Beautiful Love Letters to Merce Cunningham

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Book Purpose: Individual

Equity in Education: Caring, Prejudice Reduction, and Culturally Relevant Teaching

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Fairness,Justice,Love of Learning,Perspective Resource: Book Purpose: Educator,Individual

The Artist’s Way

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Perspective,Taking Initiative Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

The Path to Purpose: How Young People Find Their Calling in Life

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Enthusiasm,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Taking Initiative Resource: Book Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Strong as a Bear: An Illustrated Celebration of Animals and Their Emotional Presence in Language

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Love of Learning,Perspective Resource: Book

Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan

Raise Your Hand and Wait to be Called On (PreK-K)

Ages: 0-5+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Prudence,Self-Control Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

School Resources for Promoting Caring and Respect

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Kindness,Love of Learning Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Teaching with Objects – High School

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Parent

Teaching the Whole Child: Instructional Practices That Support Social-Emotional Learning in Three Teacher Evaluation Frameworks

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Growth Mindset,Leadership,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence,Social Responsibility Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Teaching with Objects – Lower Elementary

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Parent

PAW-SOME Readers (Grades K-5)

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Parent

Growth Mindset Poster

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Optimism,Perseverance,Perspective Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+,All Ages Strengths: Empathy,Kindness,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

Ignite Your Moment

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Taking Initiative Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

Persons of Character Research Report and Wax Museum (Grades 4-6)

Ages: 6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

Teaching with Oral History – Lower Elementary

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Parent

Character(s) in History – A Biographical Investigation (Grades 6-8)

Ages: 10-14+ Strengths: All Strengths,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

Grit Student Worksheet: Setting SMART Goals

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: All Strengths,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Adding “Homeside” to “Schoolside” Learning

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Parent

Science Discovery Day

Ages: 6-9+ Strengths: Curiosity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Teamwork Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

Ages: 10-14+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator

C2 Character Challenge

Strengths: All Strengths,Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Creative Coding— Making Algorithm Easy for Everyone

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Discussion Guide/Lesson Plan Purpose: Educator

Film

5-Minute Film Festival: Reaching Learners of All Abilities

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Film Purpose: Educator

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Taking Initiative Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Optimism,Perseverance Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

In Chicago: A Student and Educators Talk About the Importance and Impact of SEL

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Empathy,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Perseverance,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

This American Life

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective,Social Intelligence Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Central Nervous System: Brains!

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Carol Dweck: The power of believing that you can improve

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Optimism,Perseverance,Taking Initiative Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

A Year at Mission Hill: Like a Family and Behind the Scenes

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence,Teamwork Resource: Film Purpose: Educator

Akeelah and the Bee

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Bravery,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Perspective Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Curiosity,Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Responsibility,Taking Initiative,Teamwork Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

How the Exploratorium Fosters Wonder

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Creativity,Curiosity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

What Passion Drives You?/New Age Creators

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Enthusiasm,Love of Learning Resource: Film Purpose: Individual

What Every Student Wants Their Teacher to Know

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Empathy,Fairness,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Intelligence,Teamwork Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual

How Poetry Captivates Us

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

How Attention Helps Us to Succeed

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Self-Control Resource: Film Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Amazing Brain Cells You’ve Never Heard Of

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Film Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Game

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Game Purpose: Educator,Parent

The Magic School Bus: Oceans

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Curiosity,Love of Learning Resource: Game Purpose: Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+,All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Game Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Every Body Has a Brain

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Teamwork Resource: Game Purpose: Educator,Parent

Lifeboat to Mars

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Game Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Game Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

“Imagine” Games for Girls

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Curiosity,Love of Learning,Optimism Resource: Game Purpose: Individual,Parent

Tools to Turn Your Kid into a Math and Science Pro

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perseverance Resource: Game Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Kindness,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Intelligence,Social Responsibility,Teamwork Resource: Game Purpose: Individual,Parent

Body and Brain Connection

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Game Purpose: Individual

Art Appreciation Activities and Games

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Game Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Learning Tools: Out-of-the-Box Thinkers

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Curiosity,Enthusiasm,Leadership,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Taking Initiative Resource: Game Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Mobile App

The Rocket Cupcake Co.

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Max and the Magic Marker

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Geo Walk HD – 3D World Fact Book

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Parent

Love of Learning Apps

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Bill Nye The Science Guy

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Curiosity,Humor,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Parent

BrainPOP (K-12)

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Faces iMake – Right Brain Creativity

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Creative Community for Kids

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Goldie Blox and the Movie Machine App

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Leadership,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Optimism,Taking Initiative Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Social-Emotional Apps for Special Ed

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator

Best Creative Apps

Ages: 6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Mobile App Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource

Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience & Contemplative Wisdom

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Humility,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Social Responsibility,Spirituality Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

The Association for Play Therapy

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Creativity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

HCZ Community Centers

Ages: All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Social Responsibility,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Parent

Housing Development Community Centers

Ages: All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Empathy,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Social Responsibility,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual

Promise Academy High Schools

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

The Kirlin Foundation

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Social Responsibility,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Promise Academy Middle Schools

Ages: 10-14+,All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

The Stanford Center on Adolescence

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Intelligence,Social Responsibility Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Parent

Truce Media and Arts

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+,All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Empathy,Growth Mindset,Kindness,Love of Learning,Optimism Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Institute of Curiosity

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Responsive Classroom

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Parent

Promise Academy Elementary Schools

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+,All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: All Ages Strengths: All Strengths,Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

The College Success Office

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: All Strengths,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Teamwork Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Rethinking School

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Fairness,Growth Mindset,Justice,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /non-profits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Organization /nonprofits/ outside physical resource

Social and Emotional Learning

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Kindness,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /nonprofits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

College Admissions

Ages: 15-18+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Organization /nonprofits/ outside physical resource Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Podcast

Episode 11: Véronique Rivest on How Sommeliers Taste, The 20 Minute Rule, Starting a Wine Group and So Much More

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Curiosity,Love of Learning Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Individual

Tom Kelley: IDEO, Creative Confidence and Innovation

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Leadership,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Taking Initiative Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Individual

Krista Tippett: On Being

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Social Intelligence Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Play, Spirit, and Character

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Creativity,Empathy,Enthusiasm,Growth Mindset,Humor,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Nervous? How We Can Help Kids Transition Back to School

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Bravery,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Podcast Purpose: Parent

Creativity and the Everyday Brain

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Individual

Why We Learn Math Questions that Date Back 500 Years

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Perspective Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Physical Activity Makes Kids Smart – and Happy

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Optimism Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Parent

The Science of Attention

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Individual

Getting Homework Done

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Love of Learning,Perseverance,Self-Control Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Parent

What Do You Want to Do With Your Life?

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance Resource: Podcast Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Why Do We Overschedule Our Children?

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Character Development,Fairness,Love of Learning,Self-Control,Social Responsibility Resource: Podcast Purpose: Parent

Lewis Howes: Always Be Learning

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Curiosity,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Episode 10: Ryan Holiday on Reading, What It Means to be a Stoic, and How to Take Notes

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Creativity,Curiosity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective,Social Intelligence Resource: Podcast Purpose: Individual

Pressured to Succeed

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Enthusiasm,Love of Learning,Prudence,Self-Control,Social Intelligence Resource: Podcast Purpose: Parent

Krista Tippett: Becoming Wise

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Curiosity,Love of Learning,Perspective Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

The Mind Club: Who Is In, Who Is Out and Why It Matters

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Optimism,Social Intelligence Resource: Podcast Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Website

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

National Geographic Kids

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perspective Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Discover the Forest

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Appreciation of Beauty,Creativity,Love of Learning Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 0-5+,6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking,Perseverance,Perspective,Self-Control Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Dr. Ingrid Mattson

Ages: 15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence,Social Responsibility,Spirituality Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Curiosity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Ages: 19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual

Ages: 10-14+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Website Purpose: Individual,Parent

Resources on Mindfulness in Education

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Growth Mindset,Love of Learning Resource: Website Purpose: Educator

Karma’s World

Ages: 6-9+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Parent

Core Strategy Page: Social and Emotional Learning

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Character Development,Empathy,Love of Learning,Social Intelligence Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Parent

A Case for Curiosity

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Creativity,Curiosity,Love of Learning Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Strength Switch

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Love of Learning Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Parent

Share My Lesson

Ages: 0-5+,10-14+,15-18+,19-99+,6-9+,All Ages Strengths: Love of Learning,Teamwork Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+ Strengths: Humor,Love of Learning,Multi-Disciplinary Thinking Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Individual,Parent

Resources and Downloads to Support College Readiness

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,19-99+ Strengths: Love of Learning,Perseverance,Taking Initiative Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Parent

Here There Everywhere

Ages: 10-14+,15-18+,6-9+ Strengths: Empathy,Love of Learning,Perspective,Social Responsibility Resource: Website Purpose: Educator,Parent

Promoting a Culture of Ongoing Learning and Growth

Ages: All Ages Strengths: Character Development,Growth Mindset,Love of Learning,Perseverance,Perspective Resource: Website Purpose: Company/Organization,Educator,Individual,Parent

Wisdom

creativity

curiosity

love of learning

perspective

multidisciplinary thinking

Courage

bravery

perseverance

honesty

enthusiasm

growth

Humanity

love

kindness

social intelligence

empathy

Justice

social responsibility

teamwork

fairness

leadership

taking initiative

Temperance

forgiveness

humility

prudence

self-control

Transcendence

appreciation of beauty

gratitude

optimism

humor

spirituality

This “Periodic Table of Character Strengths” is an original creation of Let it Ripple, and is based on research by Dr. Martin Seligman and Dr. Christopher Peterson explored in our film The Science of Character. The classification of character strengths and virtues is copyrighted by VIA Institute on Character and is used with permission.

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