WonderGrove Social Skills

Happy Cinco de Mayo from WonderGrove Social Skills! 🎉 Today commemorates Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862—a celebration of resilience, culture, and history!

Today we celebrate Children’s Day (Día del Niño) in Mexico—a joyful reminder to honor the laughter, imagination, and endless potential of every child. 💛✨

Explore the resources we have for YOUR kids here: https://www.wonder.media/ 📚

The WonderGrove resources are a game-changer in the classroom and at home!🤓

Get our printables today on Teachers Pay Teachers! ✨https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/wonder-media?search=recycle✨

How do you go from producing global hits like The Rugrats to tackling the youth mental health crisis? 🎬🧠

In the latest episode of The Superintendent Effect, we sits down with animation legend Terry Thoren, CEO of Wonder Media.

With 50 years of experience in animation, including 12 years making content for Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures, Terry now focuses on creating animation for social impact.

They dive into the creation of My Life Is Worth Living, a groundbreaking animated web series created in partnership with the Cook Center and Dr. Jim Mazza.

Here are a few key leadership and parenting takeaways from their conversation:

- Modeling Language for Youth: Animation can give a voice to kids who are struggling but don’t know how to articulate their feelings.

- Asking Hard Questions is a Lifeline: Many parents fear that asking a child directly about su***de will trigger them, but Terry reminds us that the opposite is true, it is actually a lifeline.

- The Science of Storytelling: Every premise, script, and storyboard goes through a rigorous psychological review to ensure it is safe and supportive for children.

- Listen to the full episode to hear Terry’s inspiring journey and learn how these free resources can support your school or home! 🎧👇

🎧 Listen today!
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Happy Thanksgiving from your Social Skills family! Let's take a minute to remember all of the beautiful things we have to be thankful for. We'd like to express our gratitude to all of you who help us grow and share our resources that help teachers create lifelong learning for their students🍂

Thank you all for being a part of our community! We would love to hear what you're thankful for today.

Today is World Kindness Day!💕

This special day is being celebrated with a video that honors the everyday acts of kindness that brighten our world. The video serves as a heartfelt reminder that kindness—though simple—is one of the most powerful forces we have. It inspires compassion, builds connection, and turns ordinary moments into opportunities to uplift others. On World Kindness Day, let’s pause, reflect, and celebrate the power of a kind word, a helping hand, and a generous heart to make every day a little warmer and a lot brighter.

✨Watch Wonder Media's animated lesson about World Kindness Day today: https://youtu.be/yOcwOh4qiqI ✨

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Today is Use Your Common Sense Day! This special day is being celebrated with a video that honors the everyday wisdom that guides our choices and actions. The video serves as a lighthearted reminder that common sense—though simple—is one of our most valuable tools. It helps us think before we act, find balance in tricky situations, and make decisions that keep life running smoothly. On Use Your Common Sense Day, let’s pause, reflect, and celebrate the power of practical thinking to make every day a little smarter and a lot brighter.🤓

✨Watch our lesson now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oy9ef2NAujQ✨

Happy Halloween!🎃

Enjoy our free Halloween videos now on YouTube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4_HDAcESJsClr9483npwg_2L7tvkk1WU&si=yja6OMNodCQ1bp2W✨

Halloween! Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

Happy Birthday Chris!🎂

✨Help us celebrate by watching his video now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RJGU3CXW8D0✨

Today is National Oatmeal Day! This special day is being celebrated with a video that honors the comfort, nourishment, and versatility of oatmeal in all its forms. The video serves as a tribute to the simple goodness that brings people together—reminding us to savor, share, and start each day with warmth, wellness, and a bowl full of inspiration.🤩

✨Watch our lesson on National Oatmeal Day now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cf1-3U2vXW8✨