12 Days of SEL-ebration

The holidays are a magical time full of energy, excitement, and togetherness. For young children, that excitement can be overwhelming. Using songs, movement, and dance from diverse holiday traditions is a wonderful way to help little ones move, celebrate, learn about different cultures, and practice self‑regulation and emotional awareness. Below is a curated playlist of holiday songs, spanning Christmas, Hanukkah, multicultural/winter‑holiday, and inclusive celebration songs,

Discover how school leadership can be transformed through mindfulness at the Wright Way Leadership Superintendent Health Summit. Elevate school leadership today!

Discover Kikori’s full-circle journey back to Manton Elementary, the school where experiential learning first inspired our founder. Read this heartfelt origin story and see how connection, play, and learning continue to change lives today!

From mentorship to fellowships, partnerships, and recognition, 2024 was a year of women stepping forward and lifting communities. Discover how Kikori’s women-led initiatives are transforming SEL and educational leadership.

In Brooklyn, belonging is everything. This story follows two schools - Fresh Creek and Brooklyn Gardens - as they deepen community through leadership, SEL, and connection.

One educator can transform an entire school. Chyna’s leadership brought SEL to every classroom - through staff trainings, modeling, and a vision for connection. The Spark That Started the Movement After a difficult first year teaching, Chyna left education entirely. The burnout was real. But something pulled her back. She returned as a kindergarten teacher determined to do things differently: more connection, more joy, more humanity. We discovered Chyna (aka Ms. Bee) when sh

⭐ The Riverside Vision Riverside Elementary has always been a school filled with dedicated educators, strong leadership, and a clear commitment to student success. Their staff cared deeply about relationships, consistency, and creating a safe, joyful learning environment for every child. They had already launched Morning Meetings. They had a strong PBIS framework and a desire to make it even more consistent across classrooms. Their goals were clear: Build a schoolwide culture

Lower Yukon School District achieved something extraordinary: 100% growth in Panorama SEL scores across all schools. Their story proves that consistent, culturally grounded SEL can transform entire districts.

How Culture, Community, Play, and Design Thinking Are Reimagining Early Learning Across the Island What happens when culture, community, and creativity meet early childhood learning? That’s exactly what we explored during a yearlong collaboration with the Ministry of Education in St. Lucia and Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa  and our STEM literacy partners at 21stCentEd . Together, we embarked on a transformational journey to co-create an early childhood curriculum that is no

Why We Designed ' The Whole Me' When Margot Denommé , former Toronto Crown Attorney and children's book author, visited schools across Canada and the U.S. on her Celebrate You Tour , she noticed a troubling trend: girls comparing themselves to impossible, filtered social-media images and struggling with self-esteem. These experiences inspired her to found Raising Awareness about Digital Dangers (RAADD) and write The Family Smartphone Guide , a practical resource for families

 Play is more than fun—it’s a tool for empathy, conflict resolution, and youth leadership. Our Play for Peace partnership spotlights youth leadership clubs, cooperative learning SEL games, and restorative practices through play that build connection, inclusion, and social-emotional skills across classrooms and communities.

Discover a hands-on activity that transforms learning. This simple snowflake challenge shows why experiential learning boosts engagement, reflection, and SEL skills.