Who We Are & What We Do
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Meet the Team
Building a Culture of Connection, Community, and Belonging
Kikori Core
Curriculum
At Kikori, we believe the process of cultivating connection, community, and belonging is a continuous journey. Each school year, students embark on this journey anew, and Kikori is here to guide them every step of the way. By providing educators with tools, knowledge, and an intentional mindset, we help create safe, inviting spaces where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Philosophy Behind Kikori’s eSEL Approach
Kikori’s Experiential Social-Emotional Learning (eSEL) activities are designed to foster shared experiences that help students build connections, develop trust, and cultivate a sense of belonging. Grounded in Group Development Theory, our activities are sequenced to support students in their developmental journey from forming relationships to achieving authentic belonging.
Through real-world experiences, students:
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Connect with themselves and others.
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Build self-awareness and trust.
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Develop a sense of community where their authentic selves can flourish.
Kikori’s Community Building Model
Our curriculum follows a research-based Community Building Model inspired by Group Development theory. By intentionally guiding classrooms through the stages of Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing, Kikori empowers educators to build classrooms where social-emotional well-being and life skills thrive.
What Makes Kikori Unique?
Kikori integrates all learning domains—physical, cognitive, and emotional—into its Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on framework:
Hands-on:
Active, engaging activities that inspire participation.
Minds-on:
Critical thinking and reflection for deeper understanding.
Hearts-on:
Positive attitudes and life skills that nurture growth.
Play-Reflect-Connect-Grow Process
This experiential learning process uses Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle to ensure students not only engage but also reflect, connect, and grow. Each activity ensures:
The Neuroscience Advantage
Research shows that experiential learning activates multiple areas of the brain, enhancing engagement and retention. According to neuroscience expert James Zull, learning physically changes the brain, creating new neural pathways. Kikori’s Play-Reflect-Connect-Grow model ensures that students are not just learning—they’re transforming.
What is the Kikori Core Curriculum?
The Kikori Core Curriculum is a year-long social-emotional learning (SEL) program designed to help students build connections, develop self-awareness, and cultivate collaboration and leadership skills. The curriculum is split into three key units, each progressively guiding students to deeper levels of emotional and social competence.
WEEK 1-12
UNIT 1: Connecting with Self & Others
Building Trust, Positive Relationships, and Self-Awareness
Stage 1:
Getting to Know Each Other
"We are learning how to develop positive relationships."
Key Concepts:
Students learn skills, attitudes, and actions for developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
Stage 2:
Learning to Trust and
Depend on One Another
"We are learning how to trust and depend on one another."
Key Concepts:
Students explore building trust, taking responsibility for mistakes, and showing graciousness in both winning and losing.
WEEK 13-24
UNIT 2: Growing a Community
Enhancing Communication, Goal Setting, and Teamwork
Stage 3:
Caring Communication Skills
"We are learning to be effective communicators."
Key Concepts:
Students will develop communication skills, including listening, sharing ideas, and recognizing others’ feelings to build trust and strengthen relationships.
Stage 4:
Setting Individual
and Group Goals
"We are learning how to set goals that guide our learning and personal growth.."
Key Concepts:
Students will learn goal-setting strategies and their connection to growth and achievement, both individually and in groups.
WEEK 25-36
UNIT 3: Creating a Sense of Belonging
Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Leadership
Stage 5:
Problem Solving & Resolving Conflict
"We are learning how to collaborate with others to solve problems."
Key Concepts:
Skills, attitudes, and actions for developing positive relationships with peers and adults.
Stage 6:
Moving from Learning
to Leading
"We are learning the characteristics and challenges of leadership."
Key Concepts:
Students will reflect on what it means to be a leader, learning how to contribute and lead positively through communication, empathy, and encouragement.
What Kikori Supports are Included in the Curriculum?
Support Every Tier of SEL Intervention with Kikori
The curriculum is structured into three units, each lasting 12 weeks. Within each unit, students progress through two stages (6 weeks per stage), and each stage includes 6 modules (1 per week) that focus on a different aspect of SEL.
2 Activate Activities
Kickstart the learning with engaging, hands-on activities.
3 Practice Activities
Dive deeper with reflective and practice-focused exercises.
1 Appraise
Activity
Encourage self-assessment and growth reflection.
Optional
Activities
Include Greeting Circles, Brain Breaks, and Closing Circles.
Each unit is designed to:
build upon previous learning, support developmental growth, and provide daily opportunities for experiential SEL.
The Ultimate Experiential SEL Activity Library
Unlock a treasure trove of engaging, no-prep activities that make social-emotional learning effortless and fun! Kikori’s extensive SEL library is designed for busy educators who need quick, impactful lessons that can fit into any part of the day.
Fun, Easy-to-Implement Activities
Ready to go, no prep required! Just plug and play, and your students will be engaged in no time.
Perfect for Quick,
High- Impact Sessions
Whether you’ve got 2 minutes or 20, you’ll find the ideal activity to fit your classroom’s needs.
3000+
Activities
SEL activities that can be used in the classroom, after-school programs, and student interventions from PreK-5.
Empowering Your School’s SEL Journey with Kikori Complete SEL Implementation Suite
At Kikori, we don’t just provide a program – we partner with you to create a vibrant, thriving school culture where SEL is woven into every moment! Think of us as your hands-on, SEL sidekick, offering customized support and guidance to ensure social-emotional learning flourishes across your entire school. Together, we’ll make SEL a personalized experience that feels engaging, tailored, and impactful for everyone involved.
Customized Launch Planning Sessions
We kick things off with a hands-on, collaborative session with your leadership team. We’ll work together to create a tailored plan, ensuring that every step of your SEL journey aligns with your school’s unique needs and vision.
Building Your SEL
Dream Team
Your school’s Community Builders (aka your SEL champions) will play a key role in driving SEL success. We’ll work closely with them, providing hands-on support, tools, and inspiration, making sure they have everything they need to lead with confidence and create a culture of connection.
Monthly Tailored SEL Coaching Sessions
Our monthly coaching huddles are designed to keep the momentum going. These customized sessions give your leadership team the space to troubleshoot challenges, celebrate successes, and set fresh, fun, and realistic goals to keep SEL thriving across the school.
Quarterly Surveys with Real-Time, Tailored Support
We listen closely to feedback from your staff, using quarterly surveys to gather insights on how SEL is going. Our real-time response ensures that we address challenges promptly and provide tailored support to keep SEL engaging and effective for your team.
Year-Long Tailored Roadmap for Success
We’ll provide you with a personalized, year-long roadmap filled with customized activities, strategies, and timelines to keep SEL fresh and relevant. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach – it’s a dynamic plan designed specifically for your school’s goals and community.
Admin Dashboard for Real-Time Tracking
Stay on top of your school’s SEL progress with our easy-to-use admin dashboard. This tool offers real-time, customized insights into your school’s SEL engagement. Weekly reports give you up-to-the-minute feedback so you can respond quickly and strategically to support your team.
Quarterly SEL Celebrations for Staff
We believe in celebrating the hard work of your staff. Our quarterly celebrations are a fun, hands-on way to recognize and appreciate your team’s efforts, recharge their SEL energy, and reinforce the positive change happening in your school.
