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Meet the Alphabet Rockers!

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We recently met a group of educators known as the Alphabet Rockers and started jamming to their YouTube videos, including this one called Shape Rap that helps young students learn their shapes, and encourages them to recognize common shapes in the real world.

Each of the Alphabet Rockers videos is accompanied by multiple classroom activities that are designed using principles from the Common Core State Standards. They also do school tours and performances about nutrition, bullying, and other topics that are relevant to today's educational community. Their approach is a perfect example of how art techniques, such as singing and rapping, can be a great way to integrate subjects and help students remember facts in a fun, engaging way.

Check out the Alphabet Rockers web site to find more fun videos, discover their lesson plans and other classroom tools, and find out when they are performing near you.


Combat Bullying with PBS LearningMedia Resources

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bullyingHelp your students to recognize bullying and respond to conflict thoughtfully by integrating these PBS LearningMedia resources into your lesson plans. Register today for additional content about cyber-bullying, communication, and cultural diversity.

Conflict Resolution: Thinking it Through
Grades 7-13+ | Video | Communication Skills
In this video clip, a group of high school students participate in a conflict resolution workshop led by an experienced facilitator and social worker. After each student describes a recent conflict with a friend or family, students explore ways they commonly handle conflicts. Use this resource as a conversation starter in your own class.

Cyber-Bullying

Grades 7-12 | Video | Types of Bullying
Cyber-bullying is where one or more children targets another through technology. Learn how to stop cyber-bullying in a variety of ways. Show your students how bullies use text messages and the Internet to threaten others, and discuss the steps that they can take to address this form of harassment.

The Teenage Brain
Grades 6-8 | Video | Biology & Behavior
Why do teenagers act the way they do? This video segment from FRONTLINE: "Inside the Teenage Brain" explores the work scientists are doing to explain some of the mysteries of teenage behavior. Ask students to consider how natural changes in the brain play a role in the way teens relate to one another.

Succeeding in School

Grades 5-12 | Video | Story of Success
Inspire your students with the personal story of Omarina, a student who faced crippling odds but was able to succeed with support from her school community. Use this resource to illustrate the impact of a supportive learning environment.

Martha Speaks: Martha Walks the Dog

Grades K-1, 4-5 | Video
In this video from MARTHA SPEAKS, there’s a new dog in town and he is loud and mean! Even though nothing seems to calm him down, Martha is determined to make friends. Use this resource to show your young students that first impressions can be deceiving.

Dinosaur Train: Including Friends
PreK-1 | Video
Watch a "Dinosaur Train" video clip in which Tiny the Pteranodon feels left out from the Theropod club. Talk about feeling like an outsider with your class. Students can recognize what actions a friend can take to help someone feel included and valued.