Curated OER
Song: What I Am
Will.I.am sings about Social Studies in this song. He lists all the words that can be used to describe himself. He sings describes himself as thoughtful, musical, smart, etc. It's a terrific way to introduce the idea that everyone has...
Curated OER
Arrested Development: Pride
Everyone should be proud of their heritage, capabilities, and who they are. This song shares the ways the people on Sesame Street are proud of themselves and accept themselves for who they are.
Curated OER
Shari Lewis And Lambchop Sing
Shari Lewis and Lambchop sing a song about being yourself. A pig wants to be a lamb, but learns that everyone has special attributes. This is an important concept for young children to understand. They can discuss the ways they are the...
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Happy Thoughts Song
Elmo shares the secret to feeling happy. He uses his imagination to think happy thoughts, and dispel negative Social Studies. A good lesson for us all.
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Song: I Love My Hair
You have to love yourself the way you are. In this video a Sesame Street character sings about loving her hair. This film could be used to introduce the idea of accepting yourself, and others. Children could name the things they love...
TED-Ed
Looks Aren't Everything. Believe me, I'm a Model
"Image is powerful; but also, image is superficial." Insecurity and body image are prevalent topics in adolescence. In her presentation, model Cameron Russell begins an exploration of the power and effect of image in our everyday lives....
Sesame Street
Kids Talk About Self
What a great film! In this short clip, children talk about all the things they can do by themselves, like brushing their teeth, taking a picture and more. It's important for children to focus on all the things they can do, instead of the...