We’re excited to be officially joining forces with @TheHistoryCoLab! Together, we're co-creating playful #edu experiences with & for young people that foster curiosity, imagination, #SEL, and transformative civic engagement. More on what’s to come: bit.ly/4cv85Gk

Calling all HS history #teachers! This winter at @TheHistoryCoLab, we’re offering a unique, paid opportunity to pilot our project-based LXs created in partnership with @XQAmerica that each center humanity & #SEL in U.S. history #edu. Apply by 11/26! xqinstitute.typeform.com/histcolab-int

Help shape the future of U.S. History #edu for up to $10k this winter! We’re looking for HS humanities #teachers to pilot our project-based LXs created w/ @XQAmerica, @iThriveGames and teens. Be part of humanity-centered #edu & sign up to pilot by 11/26: xqinstitute.typeform.com/histcolab-int

Social-emotional skills like informed decision-making are key for civic engagement, and #ElectionDay reminds us of their value. Each game-based experience in iThrive Sim’s HS core #civics library lets teens build them through playful #edu. Get them here: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-sim/

Adolescence is a time of enormous change and growth & the need for belonging is key. Here, @DrPamelaCantor explains the link between the biology of learning and belonging, and their impact on youth thriving. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=3ZAvOw… @TheHistoryCoLab #BuildingBelonging #SEL

HS teachers, elevate learning with iThrive Curriculum! Each Common Core-aligned unit pairs w/ an immersive video game to create an interactive, #SEL-rich experience in classrooms that teens describe as memorable & meaningful. Bring play to #edu this fall: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-curric…

We co-design with teens because, to us, it’s care in action. With our GDS model, we encourage them to tap into their genius to co-create new solutions with SMEs and designers. This @ConversationEDU piece speaks on the boundless power of co-imagination: theconversation.com/collaborativel…

Games can reflect real-world challenges, making play a powerful tool for teen #SEL. Our #GameDesign Kits offer #gamedev tips for integrating social and emotional skill-building into play experiences designed for young people. Get all 11 Kits here: ithrivegames.org/resources/game…

For 16+ yrs, @FugeesFamily has used soccer to help refugee students feel welcomed. Our Threads, a game co-designed by 22 Fugees students & @iThriveGames shares the same approach, turning play into a tool for #BuildingBelonging. More on the card game: ithrivegames.org/our-threads/ #SEL

Games & #edu experiences that meet teens where they are developmentally support their thriving. Our ‘10 Things To Know’ checklist helps designers fold #SEL into their offerings & make every touchpoint with teens a wellness-supporting one. Get it here: ithrivegames.org/resources/

Play fosters connection & collaboration—key to building bonds & #belonging. Our game-based #edu resources for HS #humanities and project-based learning are designed with teens to promote inclusion & #SEL. Bring them to your classroom! ithrivegames.org/resources/ #BuildingBelonging

Belonging is the antidote to imposter syndrome. In partnership with @TheHistoryCoLab and as part of the #BuildingBelonging project, I’m excited to share a new video where I explain the deep connection between learning and belonging. When young people feel safe and connected,…

Civic identity starts with young people feeling belonging and agency in their communities. @RemakeLearning's @TylerSamstag and HCL's Fernande Raine explore how intergenerational co-creation inspires civic agency in youth: hechingerreport.org/opinion-rethin… via @hechingerreport #civics #edu

Game Design Studio transforms spaces where teens gather into places for reflection & co-creation. Blood Moon, a game made by @UrbanAssembly students with GDS, showcases their resilience during the onset of COVID-19. Dive into the story behind it: ithrivegames.org/newsroom/inter… #SEL

Young people thrive when their genius is recognized and their social-emotional needs are supported. Play hits both marks. Join #GameWell2024 on Oct 25-26 to hear experts on #gaming’s impact on #mentalhealth and connection in young people's lives: event.gamewell24.com #games

Teens are multidimensional and vibrant in how they engage with the world. Our 10 Things to Know When Designing for Teens checklist helps designers & developers create experiences that genuinely support their growth. Bring it to your next meeting: ithrivegames.org/resources/ #edu

For #WorldMentalHealthDay, join in the work to support teen thriving and mental health through play. Our #GameDesign Kits feature actionable #psych & #SEL insights that help #gamedev teams build meaningful play experiences for young people. Get them here: ithrivegames.org/resources/game…

The work of adolescence is social and emotional. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we amplify teen #mentalhealth and the protective power of #SEL. Explore how we’ve integrated SEL with play to create game-based #edu experiences that support teen thriving: ithrivegames.org/resources/

Want to build connection and enliven learning for HS students in your SS class? Check out iThrive Sim's multiplayer RPGs! Each one offers an immersive #civics #edu experience where they build & practice #SEL skills through play. Get them here: ithrivegames.org/ithrive-sim/

The more tools teens have to verbalize their #mentalhealth experiences, the better the support they receive. Our Game Guides pair with #games to help caregivers and educators diversify how they check in with the teens in their lives. Get them today: ithrivegames.org/resources/game… #SEL

With every learning experience comes the opportunities to weave play, joy, connection, and social-emotional understanding into students' daily lives. This #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate the #teachers who seize these opportunities to support young people's thriving! #edu #edchat