What’s New in May 2026: Classroom Videos and Resources

May’s diverse selection of new content for schools in the US has something for everyone. From sharpening students’ math skills with new videos from Math with Mr. J to equipping students to perform their best with a new study skills series from Crash Course, we’re excited to share with you everything that’s new on the platform!

What’s new?

This month we have added 203 new videos to ClickView, learn all about this month’s featured releases below.

Spotlight on New Content

This month’s middle school highlight features a new ClickView and Oxford University Press collaboration, with the Economics Toolkit series equipping students with the key concepts and skills they need to confidently explore the world of economics.

Middle School Highlights

• ClickView x OUP Collaboration

A new Social Studies series for middle school, Middle School: Economics Toolkit explores the key concepts and skills that students will need in their study of economics.

New and Featured Content Partners

In May, we have added a range of new content from our featured content partners covering mathematics, psychology, history, study skills, and so much more.

Movies + TV Highlights

This month, Movies + TV welcomed more new releases from New Day Films, exploring social issues and stories of resilience across America.

A coming-of-age story in the world of professional table tennis sets the scene for Top Spin. The documentary follows three teenage athletes with an Olympic-sized dream to represent the US. Complexities of adolescent pressures come to light in honest confessionals from the teen pros, who are learning how to balance school, family commitments, friendships and Olympic ambition.

Travelling to the oil fields of North Dakota, White Earth examines the reality of life in an oil-boom town. Filmed during a harsh winter, the film is told through the lens of three children and a mother, all of whom are interconnected by the oil rigs. An unflinching portrayal of work, opportunity and chasing the American Dream, the film observes a community under the thumb of oil.

A moving film that ties resilience and culture together, Heart of The Sea: Kapolioka’ehukai is must-watch documentary for all educators. The film follows Hawaiian surfer and breast cancer activist Rell Sunn, a break-out female athlete whose story is one of courage, hope and unwavering dedication to her community. Compiled with incredible surfing footage and insightful interviews with Sunn throughout her journey, this film is a love letter to the ocean, and the spirit of Hawaii.

In this deeply personal documentary about families and culture, director Deann Borshay Liem investigates her own adoption in First Person Plural. Embarking on a revealing journey of discovering herself, Liem discusses her experience of being a Korean child adopted by a white American family. Crossing the cultural divide to bravely reunite with her biological family, Liem explores broader themes of migration, kinship and self-identity.

Curation and Special Events

This month’s new and updated Topics support younger students to learn about the economy, rules, rights and responsibilities, and build confidence with times tables. Middle school Topics develop key skills for geography, history and business. Older learners can discover the importance of food security, key events of the French Revolution and film production skills.

Elementary Topics

• The Economy
• Rules, Rights and Responsibilities
• Times Tables

Middle School Topics

• Skills for Business and Economics
• Topographic Maps
• History Skills

High School Topics

• Food Security and Production
• The French Revolution
• Video and Film Production

June Special Events Topics

Mark your calendars for these upcoming special days and explore related resources to integrate across the curriculum.

• World Bicycle Day (June 3rd)
• World Environment Day (June 5th)
• World Oceans Day (8th June)
• FIFA World Cup 2026 (June 11th – July 19th)
• Flag Day (June 14th)
• Juneteenth (June 19th)
• World Refugee Day (June 20th)
• International Day of Yoga (June 21st)
• World Music Day (June 21st)
• Olympic Day (June 23rd)
• International Asteroid Day (June 30th)

Browse the full calendar for more special events here.

Featured Resource: Frayer Model graphic organizer

Turn vocabulary/concept exposure into active sense-making and support deeper understanding with the Frayer Model graphic organizer.

• The four sections:
  • Definition: The formal meaning in the student’s own words
  • Characteristics/Facts: Key properties, rules, or attributes of the concept
  • Examples: Instances that correctly illustrate the concept
  • Non-examples: Cases that do not fit the concept
• Why use it?
  • Activates prior knowledge
  • Builds deep conceptual understanding and encourages reasoning
  • Surfaces misconceptions early
  • Supports vocabulary development
  • Use after watching a video

Try it with the video An Intro to Polygons from the series Polygons with Mr. J. Support students’ completion with the provided example sheet and a how-to guide.

Ready to explore?

This month’s fresh new content, hand-picked topics, and featured partner resources have just landed on ClickView for US schools. 🎉 Log in now to discover inspiring ideas, spark curiosity, and start planning your upcoming lessons.