Think about, write down, and share examples of media you interact with regularly including TV shows, movies, social media, advertisements, and magazines or newspapers. How does your information diet compare to others? 

To avoid the spread of false information and determine if a source is reliable, it is important to practice critical thinking. Choose a source of media that you have seen recently, such as from a social media or streaming account that you follow or subscribe to. As you review and research the media source, use the graphic organizer and checklist to help you analyze it.

We know that everyone has their own point of view. That’s their perspective of a situation, and it reflects the bias they hold. When you hear a story, look for the perspective of the author and consider if there is a bias that impacts how the story is told. This activity helps kids explore perspective in a story.

Your identity is who you are as a person. Each person has a story and background that help make up who they are. Understand more about your own identity by classifying information about you in this activity for kids of all ages.

Your community consists of the people, places, ideas you are surrounded by, and what you value. Anyone can be part of multiple communities at the same time. Some may choose to be part of some communities, such as a club. Each one of us is also automatically a member of others, such as a school community. Within every community, there are many assets (useful and valuable resources) that strengthen communities. People can support their community by working to preserve or protect its assets. Learn more about our community assets in this fun activity.

How do stories come to be, and how are they passed along? In this activity, your challenge is to design a visual story that can be told orally (out loud) in any language. Think of a time when you or someone you know learned a life lesson. Share ideas with others and create a list, including at least one drawing.

How well can you recognize what emotions look like? Try this game of Emotion Charades and see if you can describe, draw and act out five different emotions. Can you recognize the emotion of someone else when they act it out for you?

Can you recognize other people’s nonverbal communication? Find a place where you can safely and quietly watch other people in your community. Pay close attention to their faces, gestures, and body language. Write down your observations.

The Klein family told us that they wish everyone knew some sign language. It would make their lives much easier, and it’s a great way to communicate when you want to speak without using your voice. You can learn sign language online for free!

Check out these videos from ASL Kids.

A communication board uses pictures and symbols to represent words and ideas. It can be printed or displayed in an open space or school area. A board is a great example of Alternative Assistive Communication (AAC), or the ways that someone communicates besides talking. Your challenge is to create an AAC Communication Board that will be used to help people communicate.

Improvisation is the act of doing or making something up as you go along without planning ahead of time. For this game, it’s important to follow the rules of Improv to create a good scene.

In this activity, you will act as though you are an expert about what you’re talking about, even though you’re just pretending.

Try this common game that helps people have fun and connect with others. To get the most out of playing, it’s important to cooperate, be flexible, and try out different things. With teamwork and collaboration, you can create a fun experience.

Explore these questions: What are three different games and/or sports you like to play? What lessons did you learn, or what purpose did playing serve? What other skills or benefits do you gain? You may also include examples of games heard in the audio “Games We Play”, and using this information, see if you can complete the activity.