• Learn what flags mean with the animated characters of City Island as they prepare for a parade in "Flags and Their Symbols," (2:59). Use the attached activities to design a flag that represents you.  

• I Am Special (2:27) - Grover learns that he is special and unique and encourages viewers to recognize what makes them special and be proud! 

• Happy to Be Me (1:05) - Listen to Big Bird sing about how he is proud of who he is.  

• I Feel... (0:30) is an original education series from WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University designed to help students (PK-2) understand and express their emotions in healthy ways. 

Celebrate Strengths (2:25)

Walks students through creating a self-portrait with symbols representing aspects of their identity. 

Explore similarities and differences in families, diversity in identity, and SEL skills like empathy in these printable activities:

The Museum of Artifacts that Made America: The History of the Rainbow Flag (2:13)

Learn a little about Harvey Milk and the creation of the symbolic rainbow flag made for the San Francisco gay rights organizations by artist, Gilbert Baker.

A History Minute: What Are the Origins of the Rainbow Flag? (1:00)

In a brief and fast-paced 60 seconds, learn about the principles behind the gay rights movement, Gilbert Baker's inspirations for the flag's design, and what it represents.