Movie Magic in the Classroom: Ready-to-Use Guide for Teaching SEL

Movies are essential for teaching social emotional learning and critical thinking, and this book provides guides to ten current, age-appropriate movies with pre-viewing activities, stop-and-chat guides, student notes sheets, and discussion questions. It also offers handy tools such as blank templates and permissions forms for communication with parents. Every movie addresses CASELs SEL Competencies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Movies are an essential part of the curriculum, not just a last-minute addition before a holiday. This book by acclaimed educator Amber Chandler demonstrates the significant role that films play in teaching social emotional learning and critical thinking. Chandler offers comprehensive guides to ten current, age-appropriate movies, each accompanied by a pre-viewing activity, a stop-and-chat guide for facilitating discussions, a student notes sheet, and discussion questions in various formats. Additionally, the book provides helpful tools like blank templates and permissions forms for communication with parents.

Every movie in this collection addresses various aspects of CASEL's SEL Competencies: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. By providing all the necessary preparation work, Chandler allows educators to fully immerse themselves in the movie experience and share it with their students, harnessing the power of film to enhance learning and foster social emotional development.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 209 x 425 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032281575