PARENTS & TEACHERS
Watch a 3-minute overview about our popular school-wide program.
** STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2024 **
Ten Months of Emotional Literacy
After the two week gratitude campaign, classroom teachers can opt into 10 months of video lessons to help kids apply the look for the good mindset to stressful emotions. We recommend kicking off this part with Wiggle Warrior® Week. Wiggle Warrior® Week is 5 days of video programming which teaches kids how to wiggle their stress into strength.
HELP KIDS TO
Reframe Stress
To reinforce learning after Wiggle Warrior® Week, classroom teachers can opt into monthly video lessons to help kids reframe their stress. Here are some introductory videos:
Weekly Activities
We know every minute counts in a classroom, so our activities are short, fun, and easy to add to a morning meeting.
License Our ProgramTAKE BRAIN BREAKS
Practice Wiggling & Breathing
Body-based movement and breathing activities are introduced by Grammy-nominated musician & actress Jessica DeShong. Here are some trauma-informed wiggles to use as a classroom break:
Monthly Themes
At the beginning of each month, classroom teachers will be emailed themed activities to share with students on a weekly basis.
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Month 2
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Month 10
AFTER IMPLEMENTING OUR PROGRAM SINCE 2018
Carolyn McBride Writes:
Former US President
George HW Bush
Your efforts are a remarkable example of the generosity and compassion that make our communities stronger.
(Statement from 2015)
Superior Court Judge
Kevin S. Russo
These resources are a terrific example of the importance of communicating emotions that young children struggle with – resources that, at one time, were frowned upon. Core subjects such as English and Math will always be at the center of a grade school curriculum, but emotional literacy transcends grades and creates life skills.
Zoe Schwab, 20 Year Old Program Alum
If you are thinking of bringing the Look for the Good Program to your school, definitely try it. Not only will it help make your community stronger and more resilient, but you'll be creating positive memories and connections that will last a lifetime.
Why It Works
Our community-care program encourages people to focus on glimmers, which are tiny moments of nervous system regulation which remind you that you're strong enough to handle whatever stressful experience is in front of you. Glimmers are absolutely critical in trauma therapy and trauma-informed community care because they establish emotional safety and a readiness for learning. This is why the Look for the Good Project has been helping people focus on glimmers since 2011.
The Science of GratitudeMeet the Look for the Good® & Wiggle Warrior® Creator
Anne Kubitsky is the Founder & CEO of Look for the Good Project, Inc. She holds a dual degree in biology and philosophy from Smith College, with undergraduate and graduate training in graphic design, illustration, and art education. As an independent artist, Anne has created many books and educational videos which she has donated to our organization. Her creative content has brought healing to many, including herself and her family.
