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6 Self-Care and Wellness Resources for Teachers and School Employees - Panorama Education
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K to 12
tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Teachers can implement social-emotional learning in the classroom. Teachers can begin to look deeper into their mental health and well-being. Teachers can discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress
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4 to 12tag(s): african american (112), architecture (76), black history (133), branches of government (65), civil rights (205), civil war (139), conservation (102), energy (131), engineering (128), environment (252), foreign policy (13), hispanic (35), industrialization (12), jews (33), latin (23), literature (222), middle east (50), native americans (111), nutrition (138), photography (123), politics (118), population (51), religions (95), Research (86), sports (82), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (192), women (149), womenchangemaker (36), womens suffrage (52)
In the Classroom
Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR
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K to 12tag(s): civil rights (205), cultures (180), journalism (74), news (229), podcasts (107), scientists (64), space (218)
In the Classroom
Have students listen to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge winners for inspiration and assign them to create a short podcast episode on a topic related to your curriculum. Use free tools like NPR's podcast resources or Buzzsprout, reviewed hereto guide their scriptwriting and recording process. Choose an NPR article and a similar report from another news source and have students analyze the tone, word choice, and sources used. Use NPR's science and history archives to explore a key discovery or event. Have students present their findings through a timeline project using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care for Educators - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): social and emotional learning (100)
In the Classroom
Save these sites for when you need more motivation. Find ways to nurture yourself with self-care. Share these resources with your colleagues, perhaps during staff meetings or in-service training.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Self Care: Free Online Tools for When You Lack the Will to Teach - E2e's Teacher Self Care: Free Online Tools for When You Lack th
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), social and emotional learning (100)
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Try the different activities and web resources suggested on the website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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FREE Self-Care Teacher Toolkit - The Self Care Toolkit
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), social and emotional learning (100)
In the Classroom
Try the different activities in the toolkit and discuss ways to implement self-care within the school itself.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Tips for Practicing Self-Care - Nearpod Blog
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), social and emotional learning (100)
In the Classroom
Teachers can implement social-emotional learning in the classroom. Teachers can begin to look deeper into their mental health and well-being. Discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Self-Care for Educators - Dr. Tina H. Boogren
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), podcasts (107), professional development (385), Teacher Utilities (192)
In the Classroom
Teachers can listen to an episode during their commute or morning routine to set a positive tone for the day and gain actionable self-care strategies. The podcast offers simple, practical advice (like staying hydrated or setting boundaries) that teachers can immediately apply to their routines to prevent burnout. School leaders or teacher teams can use podcast episodes as discussion starters in staff meetings or professional learning communities (PLCs) to promote a culture of well-being. Educators can use the podcast topics as prompts for self-reflection, journaling, or discussions with colleagues about improving work-life balance.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The FuelEd blog - Megan Marcus
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), podcasts (107), professional development (385), Teacher Utilities (192)
In the Classroom
Instead of focusing solely on surface-level self-care (like spa days), teachers can implement self-preservation strategies that address emotional and mental well-being, such as setting boundaries and practicing self-compassion. FuelEd emphasizes the power of connection so teachers can use their training to foster stronger relationships with students, colleagues, and administrators through empathy and active listening. Teachers can engage in self-reflection activities to better understand their triggers, stressors, and emotional responses, helping them navigate challenges with resilience. By advocating for community care, teachers can work with peers to create a culture where educators support one another's growth and well-being, leading to a more positive school environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Teacher Self-Care Toolkit - Routledge
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Although this document includes ideas and valuable information for individual learners, it is also a helpful guide for use with a peer learning group. Consider reading a chapter monthly and using it as a discussion topic for your learning group. Use AI tools such as Claude, reviewed here or Perplexity, reviewed here to generate a list of questions to guide your discussions.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Module 3: Self-Care Guide for All Staff - National Center on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Share this module with peers as a guide to learn about the importance and benefits of self-care personally and professionally. Use an AI tool such as ChatGPT, reviewed here to plan a schedule for completing the module. For example, include the link to this document and ask ChatGPT to create a 6-week schedule to complete all activities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Module 8: Self-Care for Educators - Distance Learning Consortium
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Use this teaching module, either personally or within a group, to understand the importance of self-care and begin implementing strategies that improve teacher well-being. If working with a group, create a Padlet, reviewed here to share wellness resources and document the implementation of wellness strategies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Teacher's Pump-Up Playlist to Get You Through Your Day - Education World
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): classroom management (120), mental health (48), professional development (385), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Save this list or add the playlist to your Spotify account to boost your spirits and increase energy throughout the school year. Share ideas with other teachers and create a school playlist for educators. Include songs from the list as a class anthem; for example, play a motivational song as students enter the classroom to get the day off to a good start or play a favorite tune as students pack up to go home at the end of the day.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Best Teacher Playlist: 20 Songs to De-Stress - Twinkl
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385), songs (46)
In the Classroom
Play this list in the background to make everyday professional tasks more enjoyable. If you don't use Spotify, recreate this list in your favorite podcast player, such as Apple Podcast or Google Player. You can find many of these songs on YouTube and add them to a personal playlist for listening.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Teacher Self-Care Bingo - Teaching Channel
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385)
In the Classroom
Reward yourself by taking mental breaks and energizing your spirit using this Bingo card. Print the card before placing it in a prominent area of your classroom or home to remind yourself to take mental health breaks. As a reward for completing a Bingo, treat yourself to a small reward such as a new outfit or book. Use this Bingo card as inspiration to personalize a Bingo card to match your interests using the Bingo Card Card Generator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Educator Self Care Activities: Perfect for Staff PD - CounselingwithMrB
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K to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mental health (48)
In the Classroom
Teachers can perform the activities Mr. B shares in his video. Teachers can begin to look deeper into their mental health and well-being and discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Educator's Room Presents: The Teacher Self-Care Podcast - The Educator's Room Presents: The Teacher Self-Care Podcast
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K to 12tag(s): mental health (48), professional development (385), Teacher Utilities (192)
In the Classroom
Teachers can begin to examine their mental health and well-being more deeply and discuss ways to focus more on mental health for themselves and their students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Expressing Emotions Through Art - Getty Museum
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K to 3tag(s): art history (101), emotions (49), social and emotional learning (100)
In the Classroom
Students can keep a weekly art reflection journal. After each lesson, they can write or draw how the activity made them feel, connect it to their experiences, or explore how they would change a famous artwork to express a different emotion. Challenge your students to do the journal online using a tool such as ePubEditor, reviewed here or WriteReader reviewed here. Collaboratively create a large mural that represents a range of emotions. Assign small groups of students an emotion to illustrate, using the concepts learned from the curriculum. Have students paint abstract art pieces using colors that represent specific emotions. They can present their work, explaining their choices of color and form. Provide students with a selection of famous artworks from the curriculum. Ask them to identify the emotions expressed in each piece and discuss their observations as a class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Internet Archive - Brewster Kahle
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3 to 12tag(s): audio books (25), digital storytelling (153), ebooks (43), literature (222), media literacy (108), movies (54)
In the Classroom
Make a digital scavenger hunt by creating a list of questions or tasks that require students to search for answers using the Internet Archive, such as finding a historical document or an old movie clip. Encourage students to find supplementary materials, like old videos, music, or texts, to add depth to a research project or presentation on a historical or cultural topic. Use the Wayback Machine to explore how a popular website looked at different points in history. Discuss how technology and design have changed over time. Assign students to locate and analyze primary source documents, such as speeches, newspapers, or historical books, to support history or social studies lessons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Emoji Finder - Graham Hicks
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K to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (170), character education (78), social and emotional learning (100), summarizing (23), Teacher Utilities (192)
In the Classroom
Students could use emojis to represent characters, emotions, or key events in stories, adding a layer of engagement in language arts or social-emotional learning. Challenge students to summarize a story, historical event, or scientific concept using only emojis. Use emojis as digital rewards or "stickers" for students who meet specific goals or demonstrate positive behaviors. Teachers could create a virtual reward board where students earn and display unique emojis for their accomplishments.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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