Frequently Asked Questions

Research shows that for best results, explicit character development instruction should take place 2-3 times per week for at least 20 minutes per session. Each Emozi® program lesson is designed to be delivered in 30 minutes.

Emozi® is aligned to the the Common Core State Standards (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies), Health Education State Standards, Financial Literacy Standards, 21st Century Careers, Computer Literacy Standards and happens to align with the CASEL framework.

Yes! The Interdisciplinary Activities in each lesson provide examples of ways to integrate Character Development into Art, English, Social Studies, Science, Math, and other core academic classes, such as engineering challenges and poetry activities. Our Mini and Elementary Emozi® programs have a large focus on ELA and can be integrated into English lessons with ease.

Yes! We offer a self-paced, online training session to help you get ready to implement the program with success in your classroom. The best part is that it’s included in your classroom implementation package purchase!

Emozi® includes unique grade-specific, developmentally appropriate lessons. For use of the program in classrooms spanning multiple grade levels, we suggest that the students be divided into smaller groups based on age, grade, or development level when delivering lessons. Utilizing differentiation strategies included in every lesson may also be useful.

Each classroom implementation package is bundled with online training (a $100 value) and includes a comprehensive set of materials designed to guide a teacher through program implementation easily and effectively. All Emozi® Programs come with online access to the teacher and student guides. Additionally, online materials for Emozi® Middle and High School include presentation slides for every lesson. All Emozi® programs include send-home letters for parents, and other supplemental resources such as posters, worksheets, and more.

The implementation package contains everything you need to implement the program—including training for year 1! The ongoing costs are the yearly subscription costs which provide them with updated lessons, activities, and additional resources.

First of all, welcome and thank you for your interest in the Emozi® Progams! To learn more about what programs we offer, what character development is, and how to get connected with us, visit our parent hub here.

Mini Emozi® is for grades PreK-Grade 2. Emozi® Elementary is for grades 3-5.

Mini Emozi® has age specific stories and connecting songs to help teach core character development concepts. Whereas Emozi® Elementary has chapter books that are at a higher reading level appropriate for those in grades 3-5. There is a larger emphasis on reading as well to promote strong literacy skills in your classroom.

To experience Mini Emozi, click here.

To experience Elementary Emozi, click here.

The program was designed to be easily implemented in a variety of middle school settings, including homeroom, advisory, health, study hall, or even ELA!

Bringing in literature via the Socratic Seminars allows teachers to embed Character Development in academics. We suggest reading each mentor text aloud followed by a student-led rigorous discussion using the provided discussion questions.  As always, educators know their students best and will know how to address these issues in the classroom in a developmentally appropriate and meaningful way. 

Emozi® lessons include tips and strategies to help teachers use the program with students who are English learners. Differentiation Strategies are also included, helping teachers extend and enrich routines to ensure that all students receive developmentally appropriate instruction.

To keep parents and caregivers informed and engaged, each classroom implementation package includes online access to a set of send-home letters in English, French, and Spanish that follow selected lessons. In addition, many lessons include a Home Connection activity designed to initiate family interactions.

The online support materials available with each Emozi® classroom implementation package include an Administrator’s Handbook and a Counselor’s Handbook.

Emozi was designed to be easily implemented in various high school settings, including homeroom, advisory, health, study hall, or core content areas.

The subscription includes everything needed to implement the program, including the online curriculum and training, online Instructor Guide, Teacher Professional Development activities, the educator e-workbook The Social Emotional Classroom, extension activities for deeper dive subjects, and full instructions on how to use the program.

Each lesson also includes a Connect to Home Activity or letter designed to engage families and students. We encourage parents to check out our Parent Hub for information on the program and how to get involved!

Using our password protected learning hub, the instructor will import the worksheets as the assignments. Each lesson contains the objective and the activities so that the instructor can use that for their lesson plans or the school’s Learning Management System (LMS).