What’s New in October 2025: Classroom Videos and Resources

This month’s update brings a range of new videos, documentaries, and resources designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and reflection across elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.
Highlights include a new Miniclip on digital wellbeing, an instrumental study music collection, math support from Math with Mr. J, and new documentaries exploring history, art, and global events.

What’s new?

October adds 226 new videos to ClickView, bringing engaging, curriculum-aligned content to every grade level and subject area. Explore this month’s featured releases below.

Spotlight on New Content

From digital balance and media mindfulness in elementary to creative study tools and math support in middle school, this month’s highlights help students connect learning to real life.

Elementary Highlights:

Miniclip: How to Balance Your Screen Time
Learn how to find the right balance between active and passive screen time, and discover new ways to connect with friends and family, without devices! This short video explores strategies to reduce passive screen time and encourages healthy digital habits.

Watch here: Miniclip: How to Balance Your Screen Time

Producer Commentary

Alice Donaldson, Content Producer

Middle School Spotlight:

Music to Study To
Set the mood for focused study or relaxation with long-form instrumental music videos. Choose from guitar, piano, or lo-fi tracks, each paired with peaceful or cityscape imagery.

• Instrumental Guitar
• Instrumental Piano
• Lo-Fi

Producer Commentary

Vicky Lee, Commissioning Lead

New Content Partner

Math with Mr. J
Need a little extra help with math? Check out videos from Math with Mr. J, a math content creator who makes learning math accessible and fun for everyone.

Movies + TV Highlights

This month’s Movies + TV collection brings powerful real-world stories and creative perspectives into the classroom. From world-changing inventions and artistic masterpieces to economic and historical insights, these films and documentaries help students explore culture, history, and human impact.

• Van Gogh by Vincent: Discover the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh, with insights from leading art historians.

• The Great Wall: The Making of China: Take a breathtaking aerial journey over the Great Wall and uncover 3,000 years of history.
  
• Keynes: His Life and Work: Learn about the economist whose ideas helped Britain recover from World War II.
  
• WWII: Forgotten Ally: This two-part series reveals China’s crucial, but often overlooked, role in World War II.
  
• Titian: Behind Closed Doors: Travel back to 1550 Spain to explore the legacy of Venetian painter Titian.

Curation & Special Events

America 250: Explore, Reflect, Celebrate

As the nation prepares to mark 250 years since the founding of the United States, ClickView’s America 250 hubs offer dedicated spaces for each school level. These dedicated spaces immerse students in themes like civic engagement, shared history, diverse voices, and the enduring promise of democracy.

• Elementary: America 250 Hub
• Middle: America 250 Hub
• High: America 250 Hub

Whether you’re discovering the foundations of the U.S. Constitution, reflecting on what America means to you, or exploring 250 years of innovation and identity, these hubs offer rich, curriculum-aligned content to inspire inquiry and celebration.

Upcoming Special Days (November)

Mark your calendars for these upcoming special days and explore related resources:

• Native American Heritage Month
• World Nursery Rhyme Week (Nov 10–14)
• Veterans Day (Nov 11)
• World Kindness Day (Nov 13)
• Homelessness Week (Nov 17–23)
• World Toilet Day (Nov 19)
• World Children’s Day (Nov 20)
• World Philosophy Day (Nov 20)
• Thanksgiving (Nov 27)

Browse the full calendar for more special events here.

Featured Resource: Glossary

Support vocabulary development with the new Glossary resource—a one-page list of key words and definitions from each video.

• Quick to implement, no prep required
• Supports literacy, EAL/D learners, and curriculum-aligned instruction
• Use before, during, or after watching videos
• Aligned with High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) standards

Try it with the Halloween video: Halloween (Series: Miniclips: Global Celebrations and Commemorations).

Ready to explore?

October brings fresh videos, documentaries, music, and curated resources for every grade. Explore the highlights, discover the America 250 hubs, and spark new learning in your classroom.