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LearnKind is a kindness curriculum powered by scientific inquiry and social-emotional learning.

  • Research-backed
  • K-8
  • Free for educators
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  • Empathy
  • Self-Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Communication

LearnKind activates students’ natural curiosity by introducing kindness through the lens of scientific inquiry.

Students don’t just learn about kindness; they investigate it, test it, reflect on it, and discover how small actions can create meaningful change. By introducing social-emotional competencies in an inquiry-based progression, LearnKind helps students become thoughtful problem-solvers and compassionate community members.

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Kindness education works. 
Research shows it.

LearnKind was designed with science at its foundation and tested through rigorous research. A randomized controlled trial found that students who participated in LearnKind demonstrated meaningful improvements in key areas of social-emotional development.

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Kids are 9% happier

Educators reported that students displayed greater levels of happiness after using the LearnKind curriculum.

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Kids are 12% kinder

Educators that used LearnKind reported more interactions of kindness, helpfulness, sharing, consideration for others, and volunteering to help.

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Kids have 7% better behavior

Instances of rule-breaking, aggression, temper, fighting, lying, and disobedience were reported less often after using LearnKind.

Our Reach So Far

500,000+

Students Served

8,000+

Educators Participating

83

Countries Reached

All 50

U.S. States Participating

How LearnKind Helps Educators

The Challenge

Educators want to build kinder classrooms, but they need tools that make it possible.

Teachers are balancing academic goals, student needs, classroom culture, and social-emotional learning every day. Finding meaningful SEL resources that are engaging, evidence-informed, and easy to implement can be challenging.

The Solution

Introducing LearnKind, a research-based kindness curriculum designed for real classrooms.

With ready-to-use lessons, activities, and resources built for K-8 students, LearnKind adapts flexibly across grade levels and classroom environments.

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The Curriculum

Module 1

The Science of Kindness

Students are introduced to the concept of kindness from a scientific, evidence-based perspective.

30-40 minutes

Module 2

Using Inquiry to Guide Research

Students discover that a variety of skills and attributes consistently contribute to kindness, and that of these, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Relationship Skills are particularly powerful.

60-90 minutes

Module 3

Building Self-Awareness

In this module, students discover that kindness to others begins with kindness to self, and that part of showing kindness to yourself is knowing who you are, understanding your thoughts and emotions, and observing the impact they have on your actions.

70-90 minutes

Module 4

Building Empathy

Students learn that in the same way that they have unique thoughts, emotions, and perspectives, so does every other person around them.

60-80 minutes

Module 5

Building Relationship Skills

Students learn how to put empathy into action and develop the skills to build strong relationships with others – no matter where they are!

80-100 minutes

Module 6

The Kindness Experiment

This module, the core of the curriculum, gives students the opportunity to put their kindness skills and knowledge into
strategic action, as they design and conduct a scientific experiment on kind acts.

150-180 minutes

Module 7

The Kindness Challenge

Students are challenged to put their new kindness knowledge to use for their classroom, school, homes, and community.

Time varies

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Testimonials

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.

Dorretta M

The best part was showing students that there is a science behind being kind and how it affects us.

Tonya J

Bring Kindness to Every Classroom.

Schools and districts are looking for meaningful ways to strengthen student belonging, support mental wellness, and build positive school culture.

LearnKind provides a scalable, research-backed approach to social-emotional learning. Created with flexible implementation options designed to meet educators and communities where they are, see what it means to teach kindness at your own pace.

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Kindness Activities for Kids
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Discover the power of spreading kindness together. Use our research-based tools to explore the impact of kindness with your family and in your community.

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