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679 | April 2022 | |||||||
680 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12 | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/50-books-all-kids-should-read-before-theyre-12?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | From picture books to graphic novels, fantasy to family fun, these must-read books have the power to hook kids of any gender. | ||||
681 | Resource for Parents and Caregivers | Common Sense Selections | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/seal?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate movies, TV series and specials, and games that have the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society. | ||||
682 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | 50 TV Shows Every Kid Should See at Least Once | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/50-tv-shows-every-kid-should-see-at-least-once?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Guess which media type kids and teens love most. Social media? Nope. Video games? Nope. It's TV. That's right, kids still love good old-fashioned television. | ||||
683 | Resources for Teachers | Young Kids & Screens | https://www.commonsense.org/education/early-childhood-toolkit?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Workshops for families with kids age 0–8. Use this toolkit to help families nurture young children's development in the digital age. | ||||
684 | Resources for Teachers | Talking with Students About Shocking or Disturbing News | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/talking-with-students-about-shocking-or-disturbing-news?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Age-based tips and lessons to help students process upsetting events. | ||||
685 | Resources for Teachers | Digital Citizenship Resources in Spanish | https://www.commonsense.org/education/spanish-resources?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | To ensure that all your students have the opportunity to build critical 21st-century skills, check out the Spanish resources available from Common Sense Education. Find Spanish-language videos, lesson activities, family tips, and more to use in the classroom or send home. | ||||
686 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | ThinkCERCA | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/thinkcerca?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Structured literacy program inspires deep analysis, thoughtful writing. | ||||
687 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Explain Everything | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/explain-everything?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Classic presentation tool continues to evolve. | ||||
688 | Top Picks List | Top Tools for Building Mindfulness in the Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/top-tools-for-building-mindfulness-in-the-classroom?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Help students develop mindfulness with these hand-picked apps and websites. Through meditation exercises, physical activities, calming strategies, and role-playing scenarios, kids can benefit in and out of the classroom. | ||||
689 | Top Picks List | 10 Great Free Websites for Elementary School | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/10-great-free-websites-for-elementary-school?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Out of the hundreds of K-5 websites we've rated, these are some of our favorites. We've selected these websites for their ability to engage students and their pedagogical value as well as their utility in the classroom. | ||||
690 | Featured Lesson Plan | SEL in Digital Life Resource Center | https://www.commonsense.org/education/SEL?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world. | ||||
691 | Article for Teachers | Screen Time in School: Finding the Right Balance for Your Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/screen-time-in-school-finding-the-right-balance-for-your-classroom?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Kids are on screens more than ever. How can we make classroom screen time more meaningful? | ||||
692 | Events and Self-Paced Trainings for Educators | Professional Development | https://www.commonsense.org/education/professional-development?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! We offer free live events, interactive workshops, and self-paced training with practical takeaways and ready-to-implement teaching strategies. | ||||
693 | For Parents and Caregivers | Best Video Games of the Year: 2021 | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-video-games-of-the-year-2021?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Whether you're looking for a little family-friendly competition, a soothing wilderness adventure, or a creative game-making outlet, these games are sure to leave a lasting impression. | ||||
694 | For Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers | ¿Cómo hacer que las niñas se interesen por la ingeniería? | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/es/articulos/como-hacer-que-las-ninas-se-interesen-por-la-ingenieria?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Consejos para que las niñas se interesen por las carreras de STEM y algunas recomendaciones de contenido que pueden estimular interés en las niñas. | ||||
695 | March 2022 | |||||||
696 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | Celebrate and honor Black culture, stories, and achievements with your family | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/celebrate-black-voices-resources-hub?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | These entertainment picks feature Black characters, moving stories, compelling themes, and positive representation. They highlight a diverse spectrum of Black history and experiences. Families with kids of all ages can find something to enjoy together and learn from. | ||||
697 | Resource for Parents and Caregivers | Parenting in a Digital Age | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8TjVyuBdsClBs2Obs6Wfr5FxLyDeH-k- | Helping parents navigate the digital world. | ||||
698 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | Common Sense Selection for Games | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/reviews/category/game/tag/common-sense-seal-winners-21603?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | New Common Sense Selections for Games! The Common Sense seal program recognizes outstanding media with an official seal for quality and impact. Common Sense Selections include age-appropriate movies, TV series and specials, and games that have the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society. | ||||
699 | Resources for Teachers | Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Play: Structured Activity Time for Students | https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20220228/?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Play brings out creativity, facilitates the exploration of interests, and engages students in activities of their choice without academic pressures. “NavTime” is a structured activity time that provides students with the ability to play, have fun in a mentored space, and explore their individual interests while building relationships. In this edWebinar, you will learn how your school can create this opportunity for students (and teachers) to bring joy into their day. | ||||
700 | Resources for Teachers | Offline and Off-Screen Activities for Minds-On Learning | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/offline-and-off-screen-activities-for-minds-on-learning?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Take learning offline with activities that engage kids in a variety of ways. | ||||
701 | Resources for Teachers | Showing a Movie in Class? Help Your Students Develop Active Viewing Skills | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/showing-a-movie-in-class-help-your-students-develop-active-viewing-skills?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Have students write their own movie review with this fun lesson plan and worksheet. | ||||
702 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Tynker Junior | https://www.commonsense.org/education/app/tynker-junior?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Variety and creativity come together to get early learners coding. | ||||
703 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Lexia Core5 Reading | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/lexia-core5-reading?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Blended reading program offers individualized growth. | ||||
704 | Top Picks List | Learning Games That Put Play First | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/learning-games-that-put-play-first?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | There's perhaps no more powerful force for learning than play. The games on this list -- most of which weren't designed for schools -- offer these kinds of playful, informal learning experiences that kids and teens find irresistible. | ||||
705 | Top Picks List | Best Coding Tools for Middle School | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-coding-tools-for-middle-school?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | We've hand-picked these tools so that students at every level of knowledge and achievement will find something useful, from more visual, building block-style coding tools great for beginners to advanced courses and tutorials that get students learning and using real languages to make apps, websites, and games. | ||||
706 | Featured Lesson Plan | Teach Digital Citizenship with Dilemmas and Thinking Routines | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/digital-dilemmas?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Use digital dilemmas and thinking routines to empower students in their digital lives. | ||||
707 | Article for Teachers | Free Learning Resources for Black History Month (And Beyond) | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/free-learning-resources-for-black-history-month-and-beyond?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Help learners celebrate Black history with these videos, lessons, podcasts, and more. | ||||
708 | Events and Self-Paced Trainings for Educators | Professional Development | https://www.commonsense.org/education/professional-development?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! We offer free live events, interactive workshops, and self-paced training with practical takeaways and ready-to-implement teaching strategies. | ||||
709 | For Parents and Caregivers | Kid-Friendly Videos and Podcasts for Exploring Black History and Culture | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/kid-friendly-videos-and-podcasts-for-exploring-black-history-and-culture?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Check out these free resources to spark conversations about Black artists, activists, leaders, and pioneers who have made history. | ||||
710 | For Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers | Reflexionando sobre la historia afroamericana en familia | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/espanol/blog/reflexionando-sobre-la-historia-afroamericana-en-familia?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Leer y ver historias que celebran nuestra cultura nos ayuda a recordar y vernos a nosotros mismos reflejados en ellas. | ||||
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712 | February 2022 | |||||||
713 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | Books That Teach Empathy | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/books-that-teach-empathy?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Teaching kids character strengths and life skills such as empathy is one of the most important jobs of being a parent. These great books for all ages help make it easier by celebrating friendship, difference, and the importance of caring for one another. | ||||
714 | Resource for Parents and Caregivers | TV That Promotes Perseverance | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/tv-that-promotes-perseverance?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | These TV shows help kids learn the value of sticking with something no matter what challenges they face. Perseverance, determination, grit, resilience -- all are positive traits that help kids succeed in life. | ||||
715 | Resources for Teachers | Math Worksheets That Are Actually Worth Printing Out | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/math-worksheets-that-are-actually-worth-printing-out?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Give students the practice they need with these worksheets that are a cut above the rest. | ||||
716 | Resources for Teachers | Virtual Field Trips Full of Learning Potential | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/virtual-field-trips-full-of-learning-potential?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Bring the world to your students with these free online experiences for your classroom. | ||||
717 | Resources for Teachers | Safer Internet Day Awareness Kit | https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OTBoOBtViC6gK-Pag6TG07Kq_kemQyOrOkaujuuJJLA/edit?usp=sharing | Safer Internet Day Is Feb. 8! Want to help your school community get involved? Get the word out with this slide deck chock-full of helpful info. | ||||
718 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Planboard | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/planboard?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Handy -- and free -- one-stop digital lesson planner saves time. | ||||
719 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Journalism in Action | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/journalism-in-action?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Journalistic history site helps students analyze primary sources. | ||||
720 | Top Picks List | Best U.S. History Websites for Students | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-us-history-websites-for-students?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Humanize history by getting students to unearth the real remains -- from the mundane to the magnificent -- of United States history. By curating and contextualizing text, audio, and images, these websites aim for accessibility, giving students tons of content likely to touch on topics they care about. | ||||
721 | Top Picks List | Best News- and Media-Literacy Resources for Students | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-news-and-media-literacy-resources-for-students?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | You'll find great apps and websites broken down into three core categories: those that help students evaluate media (and think critically about "fake news"), those that help them create media, and those that steer students toward credible sources. | ||||
722 | Featured Lesson Plan | Rings of Responsibility | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/your-rings-of-responsibility?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Students learn about a framework -- the Rings of Responsibility -- to understand how to balance their responsibilities to themselves and others in the digital world. | ||||
723 | Article for Teachers | Tips and Strategies to Boost Student Engagement | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/tips-and-strategies-to-boost-student-engagement?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Bring students back into the fold with approaches that help spark class participation. | ||||
724 | Quick Ed-Tech Insights | Professional Development | https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8TjVyuBdsCkmqAbxyKTXjGFa5RtTSDAP | Each week our amazing Common Sense Education Editors record a quick review of an ed tech tool or media that you can use in your classroom! Get an unbiased review and insights on how to use it in your class! | ||||
725 | Events and Self-Paced Trainings for Educators | Professional Development | https://www.commonsense.org/education/professional-development?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! We offer free live events, interactive workshops, and self-paced training with practical takeaways and ready-to-implement teaching strategies. | ||||
726 | For Parents and Caregivers | Why We Shouldn’t Demonize Kids’ Screen Time | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/why-we-shouldnt-demonize-kids-screen-time?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | New research reveals how tweens and teens have been using media to connect, create and learn during the pandemic. | ||||
727 | For Parents and Caregivers | Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/social-media-is-doing-more-harm-than-good?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Congress is facing a watershed opportunity to change the trajectory of social media for our kids. | ||||
728 | For Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers | 12 películas inspiradoras para familias latinas | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/espanol/blog/10-peliculas-inspiradoras-para-familias-latinas?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | ¿Buscas películas que dejen mensajes positivos y conversaciones importantes a tu familia? Revisa estas recomendaciones | ||||
729 | January 2022 | |||||||
730 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | How to Tell If an App or a Website Is Good for Learning | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-tell-if-an-app-or-a-website-is-good-for-learning?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Get tips for finding apps and websites that will help your child with lifelong learning. | ||||
731 | Resource for Parents and Caregivers | the Role of Media During the Pandemic: Connection, Creativity, and Learning for Tweens and Teens, | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/why-we-shouldnt-demonize-kids-screen-time?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referralutm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | While many of us have been concerned with our kids' screen use, new Common Sense Census research shows how vital media has been in providing spaces for kids to find entertainment, creativity, connection, and a sense of normalcy during a decidedly not-normal time. | ||||
732 | Resources for Teachers | State of Kids' Privacy Report 2021 | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/state-of-kids-privacy-2021?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | The Common Sense 2021 State of Kids' Privacy Report provides a comprehensive look at the privacy practices of hundreds of technology-related applications and services intended for kids and students. | ||||
733 | Article for Teachers | Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/media-literacy-resources-for-classrooms?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about media literacy. | ||||
734 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Common Sense Selections for Learning | https://www.commonsense.org/education/selections-for-learning?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Common Sense Selections for Learning are best-in-class media resources and tools that facilitate great learning experiences for students and educators. Common Sense expert reviewers make hand-picked, official selections annually based on our independent rating criteria and pedagogical rubric. | ||||
735 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Bit.ai | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/bitai?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Collaborate in real time with media-rich, dynamic documents | ||||
736 | Top Picks List | Best Games, Apps, and Sites for Personalized Learning | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/best-games-apps-and-sites-for-personalized-learning?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | These great personalized learning tools help teachers put each student first, letting individual interests, abilities, and goals drive learning. | ||||
737 | Top Picks List | Digital Tools for School Libraries and Media Centers | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/digital-tools-for-school-libraries-and-media-centers?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | We've created a list that can help you sift through all the tech options out there to stay at the forefront of your craft and to make your learning commons a central hub of information and culture in your school. | ||||
738 | Featured Lesson Plan | Quick Digital Citizenship Activities for K–5 Distance Learning | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/quick-digital-citizenship-activities-for-k-5-distance-learning?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Use these short, self-guided digital citizenship activities and create a positive culture around digital learning. | ||||
739 | Article for Teachers | Showing a Movie in Class? Help Your Students Develop Active Viewing Skills | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/showing-a-movie-in-class-help-your-students-develop-active-viewing-skills?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Have students write their own movie review with this fun lesson plan and worksheet. | ||||
740 | Article for Teachers | Inside Out and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/inside-out-and-sel-a-movie-guide-and-lesson-plan-for-your-classroom?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider how their own emotions work. | ||||
741 | Events and Self-Paced Trainings for Educators | Professional Development | https://www.commonsense.org/education/professional-development?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! We offer free live events, interactive workshops, and self-paced training with practical takeaways and ready-to-implement teaching strategies. | ||||
742 | For Parents and Caregivers | What Does the New Infrastructure Law Mean for America's Kids and Families? | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/what-does-the-new-infrastructure-law-mean-for-americas-kids-and-families?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | What Does the New Infrastructure Law Mean for America's Kids and Families? Expanded access to affordable internet at home is one key benefit. | ||||
743 | For Parents and Caregivers | Best Movies of the Year: 2021 | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-movies-of-the-year-2021?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Childhood memories are made during family movie nights. Our editors have gathered the best movies released in 2021 that will conjure up nostalgia for years to come. | ||||
744 | For Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers | Cómo saber si una aplicación o sitio web son realmente educativos | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/espanol/blog/como-saber-si-una-aplicacion-o-sitio-web-son-realmente-educativos?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Obtén consejos para encontrar aplicaciones y sitios web que ayudarán a tu hijo con el aprendizaje a lo largo de sus vidas. | ||||
745 | December 2021 | |||||||
746 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | Best Media Lists: Our Recommendations for Families | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/all?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Our editors have hand-picked lists of their favorite titles in every category of media we cover -- movies, TV, books, music, websites, apps, and games (including learning ratings) -- to give you the information you need to make the best choices for your family. | ||||
747 | Resources for Teachers | Teaching Digital Citizenship Training | https://www.commonsense.org/education/training/teaching-digital-citizenship?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Our interactive online training will provide you with a road map to teach digital citizenship and earn your Common Sense Educator badge. | ||||
748 | Resources for Teachers | Common Sense Education Recognition Program | https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognition?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Get recognized for preparing students for success as digital learners, leaders, and citizens. | ||||
749 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Empatico | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/empatico?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Connect with classrooms around the world using built-in activities. | ||||
750 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Unruly Splats | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/unruly-splats?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Game-making platform fuses coding and physical play. | ||||
751 | Top Picks List | Great Student-Centered Learning Resources | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/great-student-centered-learning-resources?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | The tools, resources, and lessons in this list will help you implement student-centered pedagogy in your classroom. | ||||
752 | Top Picks List | The Most Engaging Games for the Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/the-most-engaging-games-for-the-classroom?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | All of these games aren't just absorbing, they also offer students opportunities to build valuable thinking skills and, in some cases, content knowledge. A few also get students creating or experimenting with systems, getting students thinking conceptually. | ||||
753 | Featured Lesson Plan | We Are Civil Communicators | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/we-are-civil-communicators?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | How can we communicate with civility online? | ||||
754 | Article for Teachers | The Best Family Communication Platforms for Teachers and Schools | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/the-best-family-communication-platforms-for-teachers-and-schools?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | After dozens of hours of testing, we recommend TalkingPoints as a standout messaging tool for families, teachers, and students. | ||||
755 | Article for Teachers | Tips and Strategies to Boost Student Engagement | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/tips-and-strategies-to-boost-student-engagement?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Bring students back into the fold with approaches that help spark class participation. | ||||
756 | Article for Teachers | The Best Screencasting Tools for Classrooms | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/the-best-screencasting-tools-for-classrooms?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | After dozens of hours testing screencasting tools, we recommend Screencastify for students and teachers. | ||||
757 | Events and Self-Paced Trainings for Educators | Professional Development | https://www.commonsense.org/education/professional-development?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! We offer free live events, interactive workshops, and self-paced training with practical takeaways and ready-to-implement teaching strategies. | ||||
758 | For Parents and Caregivers | Elevating Representation in Kids' Media | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/elevating-representation-in-kids-media?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Our new rating for diverse representations will help families and educators identify media that shows acceptance and inclusion. | ||||
759 | For Spanish-Speaking Parents and Caregivers | Cómo saber si una aplicación o sitio web son realmente educativos | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/espanol/blog/como-saber-si-una-aplicacion-o-sitio-web-son-realmente-educativos?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Obtén consejos para encontrar aplicaciones y sitios web que ayudarán a tu hijo con el aprendizaje a lo largo de sus vidas. | ||||
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761 | NEW Resource | SEL in Digital Life Resource Center | https://www.commonsense.org/education/SEL?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world, with our collection of SEL in Digital Life resources. | ||||
762 | NEW Research | The Inclusion Imperative: Why Media Representation Matters for Kids' Ethnic-Racial Development | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/the-inclusion-imperative?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | New report from Common Sense Media shows that glaring diversity issues remain in movies and TV as people of color continue to be underrepresented on screen. | ||||
763 | Resources for Parents and Caregivers | Why We Can't Trust Facebook to Keep Kids Safe | https://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-action/blog/why-we-cant-trust-facebook-to-keep-kids-safe?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Legislation proposed in the CAMRA and KIDS Acts would put much-needed guardrails in place to protect kids and teens online. | ||||
764 | Resources for Teachers | Teaching Digital Citizenship Training | https://www.commonsense.org/education/training/teaching-digital-citizenship?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Our interactive online training will provide you with a road map to teach digital citizenship and earn your Common Sense Educator badge. | ||||
765 | Resources for Teachers | Common Sense Education Recognition Program | https://www.commonsense.org/education/recognition?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Get recognized for preparing students for success as digital learners, leaders, and citizens. | ||||
766 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Mystery Science | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/mystery-science?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Big questions, kids' curiosity drive impressive science curriculum. | ||||
767 | Featured Ratings and Reviews | Kai's Clan | https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/kais-clan?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Innovative STEAM package takes robot coding to the next level. | ||||
768 | Top Picks List | STEAM Games, Apps, and Sites | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/steam-games-apps-and-sites?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Using an interdisciplinary STEAM approach in the classroom increases critical thinking, broadens perspectives, and reduces overall misconceptions. Mix and match these picks to help students cultivate design sense and inventiveness, gain transferable skills, and make cool, useful stuff. | ||||
769 | Top Picks List | Apps and Websites for Improving Parent-Teacher Communication | https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/apps-and-websites-for-improving-parent-teacher-communication?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | These apps and websites provide instant, practical, and regular communication tools to encourage active engagement between students, teachers, and parents. | ||||
770 | Featured Lesson Plan | Ready to play Digital Passport™? | https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-passport?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | The award-winning suite of six interactive games addresses key issues kids face in today's digital world. Each engaging game teaches critical digital citizenship skills that help students learn to use technology responsibly to learn, create, and participate. | ||||
771 | Article for Teachers | Math Worksheets That Are Actually Worth Printing Out | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/math-worksheets-that-are-actually-worth-printing-out?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Give students the practice they need with these worksheets that are a cut above the rest. | ||||
772 | Article for Teachers | Teachers' Essential Guide to Showing Movies and Videos in the Classroom | https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-showing-movies-and-videos-in-the-classroom?utm_source=partners&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_medium=referral | Support students' learning, and find the best video streaming sites for schools and classrooms. | ||||