I loved the curriculum...my students were openly responsive to discussing kindness and were stretched by the reflection questions. I loved having a guide and activities to lead these discussions and encourage active participation.
The best part was showing students that there is a science behind being Kind and how it affects us.
I loved the discussions that Learn Kind sparked in my students - tangible examples of times when they showed kindness to themselves or others. These inspired good deeds from other students.
The curriculum gave us a real focus during a difficult time.
Learn Kind activates students’ natural curiosity and motivation for learning by introducing kindness and social-emotional learning (SEL) in the context of scientific inquiry. Centered around timely SEL competencies and soft skills like self-awareness, empathy, and caring communication, students experience the many ways that kindness shows up, and the impact it has when it does.
Built for K-8
The curriculum is available for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade and is bundled for three grade bands: Kindergarten-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th.
Pandemic Ready
We designed Learn Kind for flexibility. The curriculum includes options to support instruction in both the classroom and virtual learning environments, and can be taught over a series of days, weeks, or even months.
Syncs to Standards
Learn Kind maps to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and CASEL Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Core Competencies, and integrates opportunities for Reading and Language Arts instruction and practice.
FAQ's
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When will Learn Kind be available?
The curriculum will be available to new users this January. Our team will reach out with next steps to access the curriculum after you sign up.
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Who is Learn Kind for?
Learn Kind is designed for K-8 students in three grade-bands: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. While some subject areas or classroom formats may appear more naturally aligned, Learn Kind can be implemented in any classroom environment, including after school programs.
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How is the curriculum designed and structured?
Learn Kind has been developed for ultimate flexibility and highly adaptive instructional support in this uncertain year. It is packaged as a curricular bundle that includes resources for teacher care and instructional strategies, activities to cultivate connected classroom community, and 7 distinct modules addressing kindness and social-emotional learning. You can use the full curriculum as a scaffolded, inquiry-based progression, or choose the modules and activities that are most relevant for your students' needs. Curriculum materials are provided through both teacher and student resources that can be accessed and interacted with digitally, or printed for physical use.
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How long does it take to teach Learn Kind?
Because it is designed for flexibility, Learn Kind may take as much or as little instructional time as you’d like. The full curriculum is designed as an inquiry-based learning progression, and can be completed in 12-15 instructional hours over a few weeks, several months, or throughout the school year.
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Is the curriculum aligned to a specific body of standards?
The curriculum is designed in connection to the CASEL Core Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies, and K-8 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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What if we’re not back in physical classrooms yet?
We know that the 2020-2021 school year continues to be uncertain, and learning may take place in physical classrooms, virtually in homes, or a hybrid of the two. Learn Kind includes options and instructional support for each of these learning environments.
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Why are you doing a pilot?
Learn Kind was developed in response to hundreds of educators and leading research, but we can only learn how effective the curriculum is when it’s in the hands of teachers and students. A pilot allows us to evaluate the efficacy of the curriculum and identify opportunities for enhancement. Teachers participating in the pilot will have the option to provide feedback and speak into future Learn Kind enhancements if they choose.
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Can I refer my child’s teacher?
Absolutely! If you’d like to see Learn Kind in your child’s school or classroom, we’d love your help sharing the news! Here are some useful resources to share Learn Kind with those in your community, school, or district:
- Learn Kind Signup Form
- Learn Kind featured in TIME for Kids (viewable in the US)
- Learn Kind on the Today Show
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How do I get started?
Your first step to bringing Learn Kind to students is to sign up with this form. Our team will connect with you to confirm your participation and get you started with curriculum access.
To our U.S. audience, check out our recent feature in TIME for Kids!
Ready to join us in building kinder classrooms?
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and flagship partner, NIVEA, for helping to bring this program to life.