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From Doubt to Dedication: The Real Story of a Kindergarten Teacher Who Found Her Calling 💡
Welcome to the world of teaching through the inspiring story of Chyna Bratcher, a passionate kindergarten teacher who has turned...
Kikori Team
3 min read


Finding Joy in Teaching: The Inspiring Journey of Anderson Manuel 🎒✨
We dive into the heartfelt journey of Anderson Manuel, a dedicated teacher in Sudbury, Massachusetts, who has spent nearly three decades...
Kikori Team
3 min read


💫 The Future of Classroom Community Is Experiential: Inside Kikori’s Movement with Kendra Bostick
“Sometimes kids just need someone to sit beside them—not fix them.” — Kendra Bostick, Kikori Co-Founder 🎙️ Episode Overview In this...
Kikori Team
2 min read


Kikori October Social Emotional Learning Calendar
Discover the Kikori October Social Emotional Learning Calendar, designed to foster bravery, self-awareness, and positive risk-taking in stud


Seeing Each Other: Building Connection Symbols in Your Classroom
Creating a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and connected is one of the most powerful steps you can take as an...
Kikori Team
3 min read


Kikori September Social Emotional Learning Calendar
Building Bonds: Set the Stage for Self-Regulation Superheroes with Kikori Social Emotional Learning Calendar In September, students will transform into "Self-Regulation Superheroes," focusing on identifying strengths, impulse control, respecting others and social engagement. This month emphasizes the importance of co-regulation—working together to manage emotions—as a crucial step toward effective self-regulation. By fostering a supportive classroom environment and providing
Kikori Support
6 min read


June Experiential Connection Calendar
This June, Kikori's theme is "Reflect & Shine: Embracing Leadership and End-of-Year Achievements!" It’s time to celebrate the growth,...
Kikori Support
8 min read


May Social Emotional Learning Calendar: The Power of Growth Mindset 🌱🧠
The Kikori SEL Calendar is a research-based tool designed to help PreK-5 students grow their social-emotional skills in meaningful and joyful ways. Aligned with CASEL’s core competencies and built around Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, the calendar features daily activities connected to national days, monthly themes, and reflection prompts that support self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship-building, and more.


Creating Community through Closing Circles
Ending the Day with Connection and Reflection Learn how to use Kikori Closing Circles to create connections, community and belonging. In...


Exploring Comfort, Stretch and Panic Zones: Support your students in challenging themselves in healthy ways
Discover how to help students step beyond their comfort zone while maintaining well-being. Explore zone strategies for optimal growth.


Mindshift Moment: Embracing Challenges to Unlock Student Growth 🌱
As educators, we’ve all been there—introducing a new team-building activity or a challenging task, only to be met with student...


How Moo Deng the Viral Baby Hippo ties into Social Emotional Learning
Moo Deng, the viral baby hippo from Thailand has officially landed in the Kikori Platform. Moo Deng may be a cute viral meme, but...
Kikori Support
2 min read


Kikori Case Study: Lower Yukon School District Achieves Improved Attendance, Engagement & JOY
Spotlight Story: Discover how Kikori's approach transformed Lower Yukon School District's Summer School program to cultivate connections...

Kikori
15 min read


Kikori August Social Emotional Learning Calendar
Discover the power of social and emotional learning with Kikori's August Calendar! Engage students with daily experiential activities.


Leading Peace Events at Your School (with Play for Peace)
We are experiencing a time in history when actively seeking and spreading peace is more relevant than ever. Educators around the globe...

Kikori
5 min read


National Hispanic Heritage Month & Year-long Calendar
Celebrate students' heritage all year long including Hispanic Heritage Month with 5 tips and Kikori community-building activities.

Kikori
3 min read


How to Cultivate Mindfulness in Your Classroom
How can we minimize time lost when students come back from recess, full of energy (and playground feelings)? Read through to download our...
hjb1007
6 min read


How We Used Kikori with Teen Girl Scout Troops
In March, Kikori visited the Global Leadership Conference in Newport, Rhode Island to see how Kikori activities could spark connections...
Emily Lessing
3 min read


How to Kikori: Morning Messages + Advisory Announcements
Start your day the Kikori way: Building meaningful student connections What are Morning Messages and Advisory Announcements? If you work...


Kikori Gets Tech Smart
Kikori's Platform Meets Teachers and Students Wherever They Are Get Tech Smart - directed by the brilliant Flo Nicolas - is a local...
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