For International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15, we are highlighting resources to help you counter islamophobia in your learning environments.

Equip your students with religious literacy and cultural competence skills by introducing them to Islam with film! These free lesson plans are based on award-winning films from around the world, including He Named Me Malala (Pakistan/UK), The Neighborhood Storyteller (Syria/Jordan), and Wadjda (Saudi Arabia).

These materials are appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for adult/higher ed, HR trainings and professional development, public screenings and community group settings.

Learn more:

https://journeysinfilm.org/anti-bias-education-resources-to-combat-islamophobia/?utm_source=mastodonin&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=international+day+to+combat+islamophobia&utm_term=islam&utm_content=link

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Helping kids navigate the world with a kind heart. 📖💡

In "Bertha the Ordinary Chicken: Emotional Intelligence for Kids," Danna Southwell discusses the vital role of EQ in child development. Through the relatable adventures of Bertha, children learn to process their emotions and value their unique selves. 🐣🌈

Link: https://www.dannasouthwellauthor.com/bertha-the-ordinary-chicken-emotional-intelligence-for-kids/

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💕 For Valentine's Day, teach about the love of nature & the nature of love with The Love Bugs! This Emmy-award winning short film provides a great opportunity to discuss love, friendship and relationships while exploring the wonders of the insect world.

Get classroom-ready Social Emotional Learning, science and art activity lessons for The Love Bugs. For grades 3-5. Also available in Spanish. 💌

This is a great social-emotional learning resource to teach with all year round!

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/the-love-bugs/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=valentines+day&utm_content=link

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Empathy is a core thread running through award-winning documentary đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł, from the quiet bravery of the Germans who sheltered the Weber children during World War II, to the emotional labor of family members unearthing painful memories. The đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł Learning Guide provides a classroom-ready lesson to nurture and practice this important skill.

This lesson features a zine-making activity that students love!

Students learn how to move beyond sympathy into active, informed compassion. This lesson provides tools to cultivate empathy by examining perspective-taking, emotional awareness, and deep listening. Students also learn how using historical context, storytelling, and compassionate inquiry can fuel empathy as a driver of civic engagement and ethical decision-making.

For grades 6-12, higher ed & adult education.

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/unbroken-film/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=UnBroken+launch+4&utm_content=Link2

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How can educators teach about empathy and give students the opportunity to practice this important skill? Bring effective empathy training to your classroom with the đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł Learning Guide.

Learn more in the thread below! 👇

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/unbroken-film/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=UnBroken+launch+4&utm_content=Link1

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What does it mean to be an upstander in a time of fear and division? Teach students about courageous everyday people of the past and how to be an upstander in the present with the đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł Learning Guide.

Learn more in the thread below!

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/unbroken-film/?utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=UnBroken+launch+2&utm_term=Upstanders&utm_content=Link

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The đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł Learning Guide is a powerful Holocaust Education resource that works for Integrated Studies across the STEAM curriculum.

As a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Anti-Bias Education tool, it motivates students to combat antisemitism, Holocaust denialism and distortion, along with broader forms of bias and discrimination, while it empowers them with the skills and agency to succeed.

Lesson Grades: 6-12, plus Higher Education and Adult Education.

Subjects: Civics, Community Service Learning, English Language Arts, Film Literacy, Health, History, Holocaust Education, Math, Media Literacy, Mental Health, Psychology, Service Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies, U.S. History, World History

Like all of our resources, the đ™đ™Łđ˜œđ™§đ™€đ™ đ™šđ™Ł Learning Guide is free for everyone.

https://journeysinfilm.org/film/unbroken-film/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=UnBroken+launch&utm_term=New&utm_content=Link

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Emotions & Facial Expressions
Help kids learn to recognize feelings like happy, sad, angry, surprised, and more through clear, fun flashcards.
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The need for Anti-Bias Education to combat Antisemitism is painfully urgent. We recommend the following films and teaching guides to support you in countering Antisemitism in your learning environments.

These materials are appropriate for elementary school, middle school and high school; they can also work well for higher education, adult education, HR trainings and professional development, public screenings and community group settings.

Learn more: https://journeysinfilm.org/anti-bias-education-resources-to-combat-antisemitism/?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Social+Media&utm_campaign=December+25&utm_term=Antisemitism&utm_content=Link

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