Kindness for Kids
Learn Kind
Learn Kind is a free K-8 kindness curriculum powered by scientific inquiry and social-emotional learning.
I’ve used a lot of [SEL] curriculums, but this one is the most student-centered.
Bradley E.
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.
Doretta M.
The best part was showing students that there is a science behind being kind and how it affects us.
June H.
Why Learn Kind?
Learn Kind activates students’ natural curiosity for learning by introducing kindness in the context of scientific inquiry. Centered around timely SEL competencies like self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills, students experience the many ways that kindness shows up, and the impact it has when it does.
400,000+
Students Served
50
States
Increased Student Kindness & Happiness
Increases Pro-Social Behaviors
Built for K-8
The curriculum is available for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, bundled for three grade bands: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th.
Teachable Anywhere
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.
Kids & Families Activities
Want to inspire more kindness in your homes, families, and community?
We’ve curated a collection of our all-time favorite original activities to help make it easy to choose kindness. Here or there, opportunities to spread kindness are everywhere.
FAQs
Who is Learn Kind for?
Learn Kind is designed for K-8 students in three grade-bands: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The curriculum can be implemented in any classroom environment, including after school programs.
How is the curriculum structured?
Learn Kind has been developed for ultimate flexibility and highly adaptive instructional support. The full curriculum can be used as a scaffolded, inquiry-based progression, or individual modules/activities that are most relevant to your students’ needs can be used as a supplement. Curriculum materials can be digitally or printed for physical use.
How long does it take to teach Learn Kind?
The full curriculum can be completed in 12-15 instructional hours. Because it is designed for flexibility, activities can be taught over a few weeks, several months, or throughout the school year.
Is the curriculum aligned to standards?
The curriculum is designed in connection to the CASEL Core Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competencies, and K-8 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). You can find more details in each grade band’s curriculum outline.
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
Learn Kind featured in TIME for Kids (viewable in the US)
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.
Do you have any other resources?
We’ve created and gathered a collection of resources to support kids, educators, and families. You can find them here.
As Featured on
To our U.S. audience, check out our feature in TIME for Kids!
Thanks to the generous support of our donors and flagship partner, NIVEA, for helping to bring this program to life.
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