high school

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 9: The Power of Listening

Kid Congress tells us about all the beautiful things that can come from listening to others.

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 8: Policy for the People

The Global Happiness Meter in the Kid Congress headquarters is LOW! But luckily, Zoie is here to help make the world happier with her Policy for People.

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 7: Animals Know What's Up

Here's 10 things us humans can learn from animals. Which is your favorite?

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 6: 10 AWESOME THINGS WE CAN DO RIGHT NOW

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 5: WORDS MATTER

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 4: LOVE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Jackson has a thing or two to say about being a good neighbor.

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 3: THE YOUNG ARE AT THE GATES

The young are at the gates! It's time for us to listen to them!

Direct Links to Content in Lesson Plan

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 2: WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER

Let's celebrate of all the good we can do together...because together...WE'RE LOUDER!

Direct Links to Content in Lesson Plan

KID CONGRESS EPISODE 1: THERE ARE KIDS

The world might seem dark, but it’s important to remember that there is hope. There are kids!

KID PRESIDENT: ARE WE THERE YET | BAGGAGE

Robby and Brad traveled to Springfield, Missouri to visit Kyle who is putting on "A Funeral for the People We Used to Be." He is collecting submissions from people of all the things they want to let go about the past so he can burn them in a cardboard viking ship. If you want to send him the things you'd like to let go of, you can visit http://www.vikingfuneral.me/

KID PRESIDENT: ARE WE THERE YET | BELONGING

Many young refugees in Clarkston, Georgia attend Fugees Academy, a place for young people to learn and grow together. These young people show us just how beautiful a friendship you can build despite being from different nationalities and even speaking different languages.

KID PRESIDENT: ARE WE THERE YET | BIRTHDAYS

Robby and Brad are headed to the Lighthouse Retreat to meet with families battling cancer. Life is fleeting and precious for all of us, so the Kid President Team thinks it's important to find a million little reasons to celebrate and enjoy time with the people you love.

KID PRESIDENT: ARE WE THERE YET | BRIDGES

BRAD STORY: DISNEY CHANNEL PROMO

Brad tries again, and again, and again. Eventually, through persistence and a variety of strategies, he succeeds. Failure can be a step forward, if we keep trying to overcome the obstacles standing in our way and enlist the help of others.

BRAD STORY: A YEAR OF DATES

Busy, busy, busy. Even students find themselves with too much to do and too little time. In this lesson they will learn how to priortize people and events.

BRAD STORY: THIS IS A JOYFUL REBELLION

Students are encouraged to make the world a better place by starting their own Joyful Rebellion. Rather than an angry face and a raised fist, their weapons will be a smile and a high five. Small changes can make a big difference!

Direct Links to Content in Lesson Plan

*For a full YouTube playlist of the real world example videos (minus the Rosa Parks video, which is on PBS), click here.


Get your Joy Rebel gear from our shop!

BRAD STORY: SMUGGLING HOPE

BRAD STORY: SMUGGLING HOPE

This lesson fosters a greater understanding of hope and encourages students to depict their personal definitions of hope. Creating and then sharing their art gives them an opportunity to also share hope.