Instructional Video7:52
Curated Video

The Importance of Honesty: Lessons from Helen the Hippo

K - 5th
In this video, Jade welcomes back Helen the Hippo, a strong advocate for honesty. Helen shares a story about a young girl named Ciara who is faced with the temptation to cheat on a test. Through their conversation, Helen teaches Ciara...
Instructional Video7:31
Curated Video

Building Confidence: A Horse's Lesson on Overcoming Challenges and Believing in Yourself

K - 5th
In this video, Harry the Kiwi teaches children about the importance of confidence and trust. Through a heartwarming story about Andy and his horse friend, Harry, the audience learns that confidence is believing in oneself and finding...
Instructional Video6:52
Curated Video

The Importance of Patience: Lessons from Hannah the Hummingbird

K - 5th
In this episode of Human Nature, we will delve into the value of patience with Hanna the Hummingbird. Amidst a world where everything moves swiftly, Hanna will impart valuable teachings on patience. Viewers will learn what patience...
Instructional Video7:41
Curated Video

Learning Ethics A Valuable Lesson in Respecting Nature

K - 5th
In this video, Mona the manatee teaches children about ethics and the importance of respecting nature and following rules. Through a story about a boy named Alfredo, Mona emphasizes the need to care for endangered species and the impact...
Instructional Video8:37
Curated Video

Teaching Humility and Kindness

K - 5th
In this video, Kareem the camel, a humble and hardworking animal from India, shares his experiences and insights on humility. He discusses the role of camels in Indian celebrations and their historical origins. Kareem also narrates a...
Instructional Video8:53
Curated Video

Respecting Others: The Story of Tetsuo the Turtle

K - 5th
In this video, Tetsuo the Turtle teaches us about the importance of respect. Through a story about a boy who broke the rules in a park, Tetsuo emphasizes the need to follow rules, be considerate of others, and take care of our spaces....
Instructional Video12:55
TED Talks

TED: Lessons from my father’s final days | Laurel Braitman

12th - Higher Ed
Life is an endless sushi conveyor belt of things that are going to test you and teach you at the same time, says writer Laurel Braitman. Exploring the relationship between bravery and fear, she shares hard-won wisdom on love, loss,...
Instructional Video9:36
Curated Video

Important values

K - 5th
In this video, Jade the Giraffe takes us on a journey through the red carpet of the Gimme Awards, where animal celebrities gather to celebrate their achievements. Along the way, we learn about important values such as forgiveness,...
Instructional Video10:52
Weird History

A Day In The Life Of A Medieval Executioner

12th - Higher Ed
The daily life of a medieval executioner was not easy. They did more than simply chop off heads and break prisoners on the wheel. Trying to uphold justice and set an example for their community was only one part of an executioner's...
Instructional Video17:25
TED Talks

Colin Grant: How our stories cross over

12th - Higher Ed
Colin Grant has spent a lifetime navigating the emotional landscape between his father’s world and his own. Born in England to Jamaican parents, Grant draws on stories of shared experience within his immigrant community -- and reflects...
Instructional Video13:11
Schooling Online

Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Key Quotes 1

3rd - Higher Ed
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of The Tempest’s themes with detailed textual analysis!

This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Prospero, the main character....
Instructional Video4:01
Schooling Online

Shakespeare Today: The Tempest - Act 5 Summary

3rd - Higher Ed
All of Prospero’s plans are coming together. He has taken revenge on the nobles, and Caliban’s plans are well and truly thwarted. Will Prospero continue to use his magic for vengeance? Or will he finally learn how to forgive? Watch our...
Instructional Video4:51
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Richard Blanco - "El Americano in the Mirror"

Higher Ed
Richard Blanco’s mother, seven months pregnant, and the rest of the family arrived as exiles from Cuba to Madrid where he was born. Forty-five days later, the family immigrated once more to New York City, and eventually settled in...
Instructional Video7:11
Curated Video

Embracing Enthusiasm: A Journey of Inspiration and Achievement

K - 5th
In this video, Mila the Meerkat shares her enthusiasm for her country, Angola, and teaches a valuable lesson about the power of enthusiasm. Through the story of Joao and his kite-flying adventure, viewers learn that enthusiasm can...
Instructional Video8:03
Curated Video

Exploring Humility with Kareem the Camel

K - 5th
In this video, Kareem the camel from Petra, Jordan, teaches us about the importance of humility. He shares stories and insights about how being humble means recognizing our mistakes, helping others, and being grateful for our talents...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Identifying Character Types

9th - 10th
This video lesson focuses on character types including the following: flat, damsel in distress, fugitive, rebel, womanizer, country bumpkin/city slicker, social climber, traitor, siren, man sinned against, and guilt-ridden forgiveness...