Aim Buddy Project Overview and Insights

Chrissy and Tanner from Common Sense Education introduce the AIM Buddy Project, a PBS-hosted tool for grades K-5 that pairs older and younger students for SEL activities based on the Arthur cartoon. The program covers unique SEL topics like empathy, honesty, forgiveness, and learning from others. It includes interactive comics and decision points for student discussion. While the program is time-intensive, it offers valuable mentoring opportunities. Implementation ideas include school-wide programs or library sessions. The tool is free, and research supports its efficacy.

What is the primary focus of the Aim Buddy Project hosted on PBS Learning?

• Science experiments for middle school

• Social and Emotional Learning for grades K-5

• Mathematics for high school students

• History lessons for elementary students

Which of the following SEL topics is NOT mentioned as covered by the Aim Buddy Project?

• Empathy

• Honesty

• Forgiveness

• Creativity

What is the purpose of the decision points in the interactive comics of the Aim Buddy Project?

• To improve students' artistic abilities

• To teach students about historical events

• To allow students to discuss possible outcomes

• To test students' math skills

How many total classroom sessions are included in the Aim Buddy Project?

• 20 sessions

• 15 sessions

• 25 sessions

• 10 sessions

If a teacher wants to focus only on the topic of forgiveness, how many sessions would they need to conduct?

• 5 sessions

• 3 sessions

• 9 sessions

• 7 sessions

What is a suggested way to implement the Aim Buddy Project in schools?

• In after-school clubs only

• As a whole school program

• Through online courses

• During physical education classes

Who can play a key role in implementing the Aim Buddy Project due to the need for mixed ages?

• Math teachers

• Library and media specialists

• School nurses

• Sports coaches

Are there separate resources for little buddies and big buddies in the Aim Buddy Project?

• No, all resources are shared

• Only for big buddies

• Yes, they have separate and solo sections

• Only for little buddies

What is the cost of accessing the Aim Buddy Project resources?

• Donation-based

• Free

• Monthly subscription

• One-time purchase

What is the main benefit of the mentoring aspect in the Aim Buddy Project?

• It helps students learn new languages

• It fosters valuable discussions between different age groups

• It enhances students' artistic skills

• It improves students' physical fitness