Emotional Well-Being
Find resources for balance and well-being. Build inner strength, navigate difficult feelings, and get support with this collection of videos, games, books, and more.
Resources for Grades 9–12

Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Thank You Cards
Show you care by sending a thank you card. Choose to print, color, or send electronically.

Lesson
grades 4–12
Letters of Gratitude to Essential Workers
Write a meaningful letter of thanks to essential workers that returns their acts of service and kindness.

Video
grades 6–12
Saving Earth
Watch and learn how we all can save our planet one step at a time by working together toward sustainable practices.
Video
grades 10–12
Keeping the Peace During a Pandemic
Cooped up with family or friends? Consider ways to carve out some privacy for yourself and respect those you live with.

Audio
grades 10–12
Native Son
Listen to this classic novel by Richard Wright about race, violence, and being Black in America.

Activity
grades 3–12
Five Minutes to Focus
Print and shuffle these cards featuring seven exercies for the mind. Pull one out each day to center yourself and let go of stresses.
Video
grades 6–12
Compton Cowboys
Sit down with two of the Compton Cowboys and learn about how their community of riders reimagines life, culture, and kinship in South Los Angeles.

Activity
grades 9–12
Knowledge of Self
Try out this self-paced writing and reflection activity to learn more about oral poetry, and take a stab at writing your own.
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Heart
Take some time to focus on how your feeling and do something for yourself with the help of this beginner-friendly yoga video.
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Bask in the Glow
It can be hard to get enough sunlight in winter, which can make people feel depressed. Make sure to get outside on sunny days and soak up some of those rays!
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Pass the Appreciation
Gather the family in a circle. Grab a ball or a pillow, toss it to someone, and say something you appreciate about them. Keep it going!
Video
grades 9–12
Breathe and Be Thankful
Think about what being thankful means to you, and take a few minutes to reflect and refresh.

Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Thank You Cards
Show you care by sending a thank you card. Choose to print, color, or send electronically.

Activity
grades 3–12
Five Minutes to Focus
Print and shuffle these cards featuring seven exercies for the mind. Pull one out each day to center yourself and let go of stresses.

Activity
grades 9–12
Knowledge of Self
Try out this self-paced writing and reflection activity to learn more about oral poetry, and take a stab at writing your own.
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Bask in the Glow
It can be hard to get enough sunlight in winter, which can make people feel depressed. Make sure to get outside on sunny days and soak up some of those rays!
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Pass the Appreciation
Gather the family in a circle. Grab a ball or a pillow, toss it to someone, and say something you appreciate about them. Keep it going!
Activity
grades 6–12
Setting Some Goals
What are some goals you want to set for yourself? What steps can you take to reach them? Post them, and adjust along the way!
Activity
grades 3–12
Thankful Pictures
During the week, take pictures of things you're thankful for. Then combine them into a slideshow, collage, or other collection to revisit and add to.
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Gratitude Jar
Decorate a gratitude jar. When you feel grateful, write or draw the reason on a paper and put it in the jar. Read the results each week.
Activity
grades 6–12
Call an Elder
Call a grandparent, a neighbor, or a friend of the family to check in on them and make their day. Maybe tell them a joke!

Activity
grades 9–12
If I Ruled the World
Reflect on your biggest concerns with the world today, and imagine how you would make change in your local community and beyond.

Activity
grades 9–12
Where Are You From?
Celebrate your identity and your community with this self-paced writing and reflection activity.
Activity
Preschool–grade 12
Self-Appreciation
Write about or draw pictures of things you appreciate about yourself. What are some reasons you're grateful you're you?

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
We All Teach SEL: Inspiring Activities for Every Classroom
Eleven-part article series offers quick, practical tips and tools for integrating SEL into any classroom.

Article/Ebook
grades 3–12
Appreciating the Small Things
Thinking about your mother or another caregiver, identify some of the everyday ways that person shows you love. Show your appreciation with a note or hug.

Article/Ebook
grades 8–10
Self-Care
Read this article to learn some coping strategies for our anxiety-inducing times. Afterward, work through the supporting questions.

Article/Ebook
Preschool–grade 12
Emotional Intelligence Apps and Games
Top-notch apps and games will help students with everything from anger management to emotional identification to meditation.

Audio
grades 10–12
Native Son
Listen to this classic novel by Richard Wright about race, violence, and being Black in America.

Audio
grades 5–12
George
Listen to this tender tale about a transgender girl in the fourth grade. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Audio
grades 5–9
The Land of Forgotten Girls
Listen to this heartbreaking story about the struggles of two sisters from the Philippines who move to Louisiana. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Audio
grades 8–12
Simon vs. the Homo Sapien Agenda
Enjoy this sweet tale of a gay high school boy that was turned into the hit movie Love, Simon. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Audio
grades 6–12
A Long Walk to Water
Dive into this gripping story of an 11-year-old boy in Sudan during the civil war, based on a true story. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Audio
grades 10–12
The Science of Envy
Explore the science behind envy, a sometimes shameful emotion we all feel. Then, consider both the negative, and positive, consequences of envy in our world.

Audio
grades 6–12
Curses Into Blessings
Listen to a student's reflection on lockdown. Even though things are tough, what's something you can do to make the best of it?

Audio
grades 9–12
What If It's Us
Press play on this sweet romance between two teen boys in NYC for the summer. Free on Hoopla with a library card.

Lesson
grades 4–12
Letters of Gratitude to Essential Workers
Write a meaningful letter of thanks to essential workers that returns their acts of service and kindness.

Lesson
grades 9–12
Daily SEL, STEM, and PE Lessons (Grades 9-12)
Work through 20-minute, teacher-led lessons featuring videos, activities, and extensions. The intriguing topics range from heart health to social entrepreneurship.

Lesson
grades 9–12
Our Choices and the Common Good
Reflect on what it means to behave in ways that promote the common good with this lesson on our actions amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Lesson
grades 9–12
Far from Home
Immerse yourself in this slideshow from 2015 about the Syrian refugee crisis. Afterward, read the lesson's "Delving Deeper" questions and discuss with a family member.

Lesson
grades 6–10
Your Social Identity
Read up on the concept of social identity, then apply it to your own life. What social identities do you have? Draw and describe them.

Video
grades 6–12
Saving Earth
Watch and learn how we all can save our planet one step at a time by working together toward sustainable practices.
Video
grades 10–12
Keeping the Peace During a Pandemic
Cooped up with family or friends? Consider ways to carve out some privacy for yourself and respect those you live with.
Video
grades 6–12
Compton Cowboys
Sit down with two of the Compton Cowboys and learn about how their community of riders reimagines life, culture, and kinship in South Los Angeles.
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Heart
Take some time to focus on how your feeling and do something for yourself with the help of this beginner-friendly yoga video.
Video
grades 9–12
Breathe and Be Thankful
Think about what being thankful means to you, and take a few minutes to reflect and refresh.
Video
grades 5–9
Why Be Grateful?
Watch this video to find out why being grateful makes us happier. Then take a minute to focus on the things you're thankful for.
Video
grades 6–12
Breathe in the Music
Learn and practice this simple meditative exercise guided by composer Chad Lawson and his piano.

Video
grades 9–12
Being From a Multiracial Family
Listen to the experiences of adults who grew up in multiracial families, then discuss or write about your thoughts.

Video
grades 9–12
Precious Sand
Watch the video and read about how something as simple as sand is critical to families in Cambodia.
Video
grades 1–12
Yoga for the Mind
Clear your mind and re-charge your body with some meditative yoga great for beginners or even seasoned vets.
Video
grades 10–12
Journaling
Learn how bullet journaling might be able to help you feel more in control of your life and health.

Video
grades 7–9
The Pressure to Stay Connected
Hear what other teens have to say about how digital media has them feeling "hooked." Do you feel the same way? How might you manage your use?


Website/App
grades 10–12
Hunt Down Ways to Help
Use this site to discover all types of volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with important causes.

Website/App
grades 6–12
Inspiration, Passion, and Perseverance
Explore some careers by watching these video interviews. Take a few minutes to write about or draw something that inspired you.

Website/App
grades 8–12
Personalize Some Support
Use the multiple tools in this app to relax and focus on some of the positive, inspirational things in your personal life.

Website/App
grades 6–12
Mental Health Adventure
Go on a virtual adventure to learn meditation techniques, and hear about how other young people cope with stress and loss.

Website/App
grades 8–12
Important First-Person Perspective
Use this app to better understand the experiences of a young refugee who fled to Malaysia from Myanmar. Note: Some disturbing content.

Website/App
grades 5–12
Cool Crowdsourced Collection
Journey through these videos and photos to get a sense of the people, places, and nature around the world. Then submit your own content!

Website/App
grades 5–12
Outwit Your Friends
Play this trivia bluffing game with the whole family or connect with others over video chat.

Website/App
grades 8–12
Share Your Knowledge
Think of something you know and read a lot about. Use Hypothes.is' annotation tool to add your insight to something you've read.

Website/App
grades 9–12
Smiling Mind
An app developed by teachers and psychologists to lead children of various ages through daily mood check-ins and mindfulness activities.

Website/App
grades 9–12
Mission Mindfulness
An app with guided meditations, movement activities, and emotion-tracking tools for parents and children to engage with together.

Worksheet
grades 6–12
What Matters
Print out these cards that each represent different values. Use the activities to reflect on which values matter most to you and then express why.

Worksheet
grades 6–12
My Stories of Failure and Success
Learn from your own experiences by reflecting on a past success and failure. What happened? And what did you learn?

Worksheet
grades 6–12
What Do You Value?
What is important to you? Think about what matters to you and write about why those values are important.

Worksheet
grades 6–12
Reflect and Create a Plan
Use this planner to reflect on your learning experiences and figure out a productive and positive path forward.