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Meet the Team
Simplifying Social Emotional
Learning for Educators & Students
The Kikori Experiential SEL Monthly Calendar is a research-based tool designed to help PreK-5 students build essential life skills and character traits. Grounded in the latest social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and aligned with CASEL’s competencies, this calendar allows educators to seamlessly integrate SEL into their classrooms, making it easy-to-use and effective throughout the year.
Each month introduces a unique theme that supports SEL through hands-on, experiential activities. These themes nurture emotional intelligence, resilience, empathy, and collaboration, while also supporting mental well-being. Every activity is rooted in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, engaging students through reflection, connection, and personal growth.
Empowering Educators to Foster a Culture of Belonging
The Kikori SEL Calendar is designed to support educators in building a culture of belonging and connection within their classrooms. Each activity is designed to engage students deeply, promoting emotional intelligence, relationship-building, and overall well-being. It’s the perfect tool to help students navigate challenges and thrive in both their academic and personal lives.
Top 10 Reasons Educators Love the Kikori SEL Calendar
From activities students can’t wait to do, to its easy-to-implement structure, Kikori’s SEL Calendar has become a classroom favorite across the country. And it’s not just fun – it’s backed by research, too! Let’s dive into the top 10 reasons why educators can’t get enough of Kikori’s SEL Calendar:
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Kids can’t get enough of Kikori’s activities! From Morning Meetings to Closing Circles, students ask for it every day – because learning social-emotional skills has never been this enjoyable. Whether it's games, discussions, or hands-on tasks, the fun never stops.
Engaging, Fun Activities Students Love
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No more stress about planning SEL! Kikori’s calendar gives you ready-to-go, grade-specific lessons that are a breeze to lead. You’ll spend less time prepping and more time watching your students thrive.
Easy-to-Implement,
High-Impact Lessons
3
Rest easy knowing that every activity is in sync with CASEL’s competencies, ensuring your students are mastering key skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, and relationship-building.
Aligned with CASEL’s SEL Framework
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We don’t just guess – we know this works! Based on the latest SEL research, the Kikori SEL Calendar ensures your students are getting the best possible learning experience that supports long-term growth.
Research-Backed to Make SEL a Real Success
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SEL isn’t just for the classroom. Kikori helps students make real-world connections to their learning, so they understand how their SEL skills will impact their daily lives and future successes.
Real-World Connections Every Day
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Each month has a fun, specific theme – like “Bravery Boost” or “Kindness & Mixing.” These themes make learning more meaningful while giving students a clear focus on developing core SEL skills.
A Theme-Based Approach for Focused Learning
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Whether your class is PreK or 5th grade, Kikori grows with your students. Activities are designed to match their social-emotional needs, so everyone is challenged just the right amount.
Scaffolded to Be Developmentally Appropriate
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Kikori makes SEL part of your whole day! The calendar covers everything, from energizing Morning Meetings to reflective Closing Circles, making sure students are engaged all day long.
Full Day Coverage – From Morning Meeting to Closing Circle
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Access everything you need online with ease. The Kikori SEL Calendar is simple to navigate and flexible enough to fit your classroom’s schedule and needs.
Web-Based, User-Friendly, and Flexible
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Kikori was created with teachers in mind. We understand the challenges you face, so we’ve made it as easy as possible to bring SEL into your classroom. With everything you need at your fingertips, you can focus on what matters most – your students.
Built by Educators, for Educators
What Kikori Supports are included
with the SEL Calendar?
Support Every Tier of SEL Intervention with Kikori
Kikori makes implementing Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for SEL simple, responsive, and effective—all within one platform. From universal supports to targeted interventions, Kikori provides the tools educators need to support every student’s social-emotional growth.
Tier 1 | Universal Supports
Implement engaging, research-backed SEL activities for the entire class, promoting foundational social-emotional skills and a positive classroom culture.
Tier 2 | Small Group Intervention
Use targeted, group-specific activities to address the needs of students requiring additional support, fostering deeper skill development in a collaborative setting.
Tier 3 | 1-on-1 Intervention
For students needing individualized attention, Kikori offers personalized SEL strategies to support one-on-one growth and development.
Kikori equips educators with everything they need to support students across all tiers of intervention, ensuring each learner’s success, no matter their needs.
Access the Ultimate Experiential SEL Activity Library with Kikori
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
A massive collection of SEL activities that can be used in the classroom, after-school programs, and student interventions. There’s something for every grade level, from PreK to 5th grade!