📚 Lesson Plan #14

Happy Monday Teachers! Get ready to surprise your classroom because we've got something extra special this week. Not only are we bringing you five amazing news stories, but we've unlocked the ultimate classroom companion — our brand-new audio newscast! Every week, we'll feature an audio story recorded by a student (tip: it could be one of yours!). This week's newscast is about the Human Library, a place where you can sign out people instead of just books. The full printable worksheet is included and if you want to jump to the audio, click here (▶️Listen to this inspiring Good news story here🎧)

Next week, we'd love to feature one of your students! So, here's the deal. If you and your students record your own good news update, you could be featured on Goodable! Imagine, your students feeling like the next big thing in news broadcasting. And if you're looking for inspiring news stories to read, download the Goodable App. It's the world's only news app designed to spread joy and happiness through real, verified news.

The best way to do it is to have them choose a story and record it in their own words. If you have any questions, just email us at [email protected] and we'll respond. January just got a whole lot more exciting and we can't wait to see what you and your students come up with!P.S. Don't forget to share Goodable with your colleagues and friends. It really helps us grow and several of you have already earned free swag, gift cards and more!

A special welcome this week to Sandra, Darryl, Marilyn, Kae, Kirsten, Stacey, Todd, Carol, Ida, Amy, Tamara, and the thirty other new Goodable members who joined us this week 🤗

Inviting People to Act as "Books"

What if, instead of reading books, people could borrow humans from a library and have conversations with them?

▶️Listen to this inspiring Good news story here🎧

Fifth-Grade Heroes Unite to Build an Inclusive Playground for Classmates in Wheelchairs

At Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnesota, the playground is a wonderland of activities, but not all students can join in on the fun.📺WATCH THE INSPIRING NEWS STORY HERE

This 15-Year-Old is Inspiring People of All Ages to Keep the Art of Crocheting Alive

If crocheting conjures up images of grandmas in rocking chairs, 15-year-old Jonah Larson just might rock your world.📺WATCH THE INSPIRING NEWS STORY HERE

Researchers are Using Seaweed to Create Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic Packaging

Seaweed serves as the backbone of the marine ecosystem but these underwater plants are also superheroes in disguise.

A cut above the rest! Barber Tours UK to Give out FREE Haircuts to Homeless People

After working 6 days a week, Mohammed Ali Yaquob spends his only day off giving free haircuts to people in need. 📺WATCH THE INSPIRING NEWS STORY HERE

Goodable Trivia Question of the WeekWhy is seaweed considered good for the planet?

A: It helps by producing oxygenB: It traps carbon from the environmentC: A combination of both

Answer: C: A combination of both. Did you know that seaweed can remove toxins from seawater as it grows? Farming seaweed has been shown to have a negative carbon footprint, absorbing 20% more carbon dioxide than it produces, according to one World Bank study.

Good news stories don't have to be just once a week. Get your daily dose of happy and healthy news with the Goodable App, available now on the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store for free! Download Today!