Additional Resources
Character Strengths Report
We have compiled a list of helpful resources focused on SEL and building Character Strengths for youth, parents, educators, and storytellers to utilize.
Media-Based Resources for Youth:
Barbie Dream Gap to develop empathy, resilience, and other SEL competencies
Caring and Sharing from Sesame Workshop
Channel Kindness from Born This Way Foundation
CSS’s Kindness is Contagious playlist: Curated YouTube playlist that promotes kindness, empathy, and gratitude developed by CSS in partnership with UCLAs Bedari Kindness Institute and the School of Theater, Film and Television
Emotions and Self-Awareness from PBS Kids
Resilience from Sesame Workshop
Learning Resources for Families and Educators:
Beyond Our Neighbors: A Curriculum for Expanding Empathy and Compassion to “Others” from Doing Good Together
Big Heart World from Nick Parents
Common Sense Media’s Tips for parents and media picks that promote Character Strengths
CSS’s Building Character Strengths resource page
Fantastic Read-Aloud Books for Raising a Brave Generation from Embrace Race
Kindness.org tools for fostering kindness at home
Making Caring Common Resources for Families and Educators to develop gratitude, empathy, and compassion
Nurturing Resilience & Joy in/among Young BIPOC Children from Embrace Race
Read with Empathy from Doing Good Together
SEL at Home: Learning Together from the Lions Club International Foundation