Fact or fake? Introduce your students to the role of social media in spreading accurate news as well as inaccurate news and rumors. In this lesson, they’ll investigate questions they should ask before sharing news on social media and then design a flowchart for evaluating whether a news story is “shareworthy.”
Muffin, it's my turn! Talk to your class about the importance of listening and sharing through the Bluey episode "Faceytalk." Because we all know what happens when you hog! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids use a bubble map to brainstorm five different ways to share, listen to complete a directed drawing of Bluey in front of her house, and play a Bluey twist on Simon Says.
Faceytalk Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo love to video chat with Muffin and Socks so they can all draw pictures together. When Muffin won’t give Socks a turn, the kids discover what happens when you hog.
Watch the episode here!
In What About Social Media?, host Radzi Chinyanganya looks at what makes a story go viral, and explains how to evaluate whether or not the story is real before sharing it. Stories can be evaluated by asking if they’ve been reported elsewhere, if the organization that published it is reputable, and if the website the story was on is official. Deep fake videos that use AI to alter faces allow people to create realistic digital versions of themselves. The ability to swap faces has creative possibilities, but it can also be used to mislead people, so it’s crucial to look for clues that something might be false. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
Hint: fair doesn't mean always mean equal! Talk to your class about what fairness really means through the Bluey episode "Ice Cream." The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids take turns playing with toys, pretend to be patients visiting a doctor's office (where everyone gets the same treatment!), and plan a pretend picnic.
Ice Cream Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo want a lick of each other’s ice cream. But they are so focused on making sure each lick is fair, they don’t notice their ice creams are melting.
Watch the episode here!
Get your students excited about wildlife with this collection of engaging articles! Covering elephants, polar bears, whales, and even the rarest creatures on Earth, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity. Each article is available at three reading levels, making it easy for you to share with readers of all abilities in your classroom.
Whether you play Lucky's dad's way or not, you have to be a good sport! Watch the Bluey episode "Pass the Parcel" before you teach this lesson about how to handle it when things don’t go as expected. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids look for examples of good sportsmanship in the episode, draw themselves playing their favorite game or sport, and take turns sharing a special skill or talent while being encouraged by friends.
Pass the Parcel Episode Summary: Lucky’s Dad is outraged that modern Pass the Parcel has a present in every layer and changes the rules back to only having one prize in the middle, but Bingo is forever losing.
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here!
In JoJo and Gran Gran Celebrate Lunar New Year, JoJo and her grandmother learn about the Lunar New Year from their friends. A real-life family shares how they make their own lion dance. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
In this lesson, students will collaborate to understand how marine life is affected by human actions. The Dive into this engaging lesson where your students will uncover how human actions affect marine life. Kick things off with a fun game of Three Truths and a Lie about the ocean to spark curiosity and get everyone talking. Then, break into small groups and tackle a jigsaw activity as students watch short, thought-provoking videos about ocean animals and human impact. Together, they’ll share insights, tackle discussion questions, and use their newfound knowledge to create eye-catching infographics. These creations will inspire others to take action and protect our incredible oceans!
Fact or fake? Introduce your students to the role of social media in spreading accurate news as well as inaccurate news and rumors. In this lesson, they’ll investigate questions they should ask before sharing news on social media and then design a flowchart for evaluating whether a news story is “shareworthy.”
Muffin, it's my turn! Talk to your class about the importance of listening and sharing through the Bluey episode "Faceytalk." Because we all know what happens when you hog! The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids use a bubble map to brainstorm five different ways to share, listen to complete a directed drawing of Bluey in front of her house, and play a Bluey twist on Simon Says.
Faceytalk Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo love to video chat with Muffin and Socks so they can all draw pictures together. When Muffin won’t give Socks a turn, the kids discover what happens when you hog.
Watch the episode here!
In What About Social Media?, host Radzi Chinyanganya looks at what makes a story go viral, and explains how to evaluate whether or not the story is real before sharing it. Stories can be evaluated by asking if they’ve been reported elsewhere, if the organization that published it is reputable, and if the website the story was on is official. Deep fake videos that use AI to alter faces allow people to create realistic digital versions of themselves. The ability to swap faces has creative possibilities, but it can also be used to mislead people, so it’s crucial to look for clues that something might be false. This video is excerpted from BBC’s My World, a program created for teenagers eager to learn more about the important stories shaping our world.
Hint: fair doesn't mean always mean equal! Talk to your class about what fairness really means through the Bluey episode "Ice Cream." The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids take turns playing with toys, pretend to be patients visiting a doctor's office (where everyone gets the same treatment!), and plan a pretend picnic.
Ice Cream Episode Summary: Bluey and Bingo want a lick of each other’s ice cream. But they are so focused on making sure each lick is fair, they don’t notice their ice creams are melting.
Watch the episode here!
Get your students excited about wildlife with this collection of engaging articles! Covering elephants, polar bears, whales, and even the rarest creatures on Earth, these resources are perfect for sparking curiosity. Each article is available at three reading levels, making it easy for you to share with readers of all abilities in your classroom.
Whether you play Lucky's dad's way or not, you have to be a good sport! Watch the Bluey episode "Pass the Parcel" before you teach this lesson about how to handle it when things don’t go as expected. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids look for examples of good sportsmanship in the episode, draw themselves playing their favorite game or sport, and take turns sharing a special skill or talent while being encouraged by friends.
Pass the Parcel Episode Summary: Lucky’s Dad is outraged that modern Pass the Parcel has a present in every layer and changes the rules back to only having one prize in the middle, but Bingo is forever losing.
Watch the episode here!
Sometimes we like to play together and other times, we want to be by ourselves. And that's OK! Try this lesson, which uses the Bluey episode "The Beach" as the kickoff to a classroom conversation about being alone and with others. The lesson includes printables for three activities in which kids try some activities alone and with a friend, draw a picture of things they like doing alone, and roll a fun Bluey die and share what they'd like to do at each location.
The Beach Episode Summary: When Mum goes for a walk by herself along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her, so she can show her a shell she has found.
Watch the episode here!
In JoJo and Gran Gran Celebrate Lunar New Year, JoJo and her grandmother learn about the Lunar New Year from their friends. A real-life family shares how they make their own lion dance. This video is excerpted from BBC’s JoJo & Gran Gran, a children's animated television series following JoJo, an inquisitive and cheerful 4-and-a-half-year-old girl and her loving Gran Gran, who always has something new to teach her.
In this lesson, students will collaborate to understand how marine life is affected by human actions. The Dive into this engaging lesson where your students will uncover how human actions affect marine life. Kick things off with a fun game of Three Truths and a Lie about the ocean to spark curiosity and get everyone talking. Then, break into small groups and tackle a jigsaw activity as students watch short, thought-provoking videos about ocean animals and human impact. Together, they’ll share insights, tackle discussion questions, and use their newfound knowledge to create eye-catching infographics. These creations will inspire others to take action and protect our incredible oceans!