Ned Kraft

A Kimochis Corner is a small area of your classroom that is dedicated to social-emotional learning. Include a comfortable place to sit, books, Kimochis and any sensory tools you have. This area is used when a child is experiencing a hard-to-have feeling or they just need a break.

Stay connected with the Kimochis Paper Nesting Heart! It includes 2 hearts that can be printed and cut out. The 2 hearts are a physical and emotional symbol of how your hearts are connected and can bring comfort during tough emotional times. kimochis.com/PaperNestingHe…

Grab your seat at an event with Ellen Dodge and Cherie Corcoran on Feb 22, 11am! They’re focusing on helping teachers build their capacity for kids' emotional wellbeing. Join us! us02web.zoom.us/j/83102199523?…

We will be at the 2022 TSHA 66th Annual Convention on Feb 24-26 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Register to attend, and be sure to stop by Exhibit Hall ABC, Booth 227 to meet CEO Ned Kraft, Education Director Ellen Dodge, and the Kimochis Friends! txsha.org/annualconventi…

“Just had the best counseling session with a student and huge breakthrough in sharing feelings thanks to these little cuties” @asomics on Instagram Visit the link for our Feelings kimochis.com/feelings

“So excited my replacement items came today! Moves can be hard on professional gear… Nothing like opening up a big haul of SEL resources from Kimochis - Tools for BIG Feelings!” @creativeisight2020 on Instagram kimochis.com/books

“Awwww... found more materials to work with emotions. Thank you!!!” @eftis21 on Instagram Visit the link below for all of our Free Resources! kimochis.com/resources

Teachers that are NEW to Kimochis or teachers who want a refresh should come and join the event on January 20th, 2022 at 12:00pm Pacific Time. You will leave with a simple roadmap to get going with Kimochis so you can reduce those challenging behaviors. kimochis.com/TKATeachers

“Hopeful is my word for 2021. Ellen Dodge (@the_parentingpartner on Instagram) gave me this refrigerator magnet. I honor her work using Kimochis to help kids learn about and express their emotions.” @cartwrightjim on Instagram What are you hopeful for in 2022?

2021 has been full of so many BIG feelings. Some easy-to-have and some hard-to-have but with your help we have had so many memorable moments. Wishing you a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2022!

The Holiday season can be full of so many feelings, both easy-to-have and hard-to-have. This holiday season use your Kimochis Feeling Pillows to talk about how you are grateful. Visit the link below for our Feelings! kimochis.com/feelings

“Be a feelings detective everywhere you go. Teaching your kiddos to spot feelings in others helps them see that everyone’s feelings change and may look different from theirs.” @kimochissisters on Instagram Visit the link for our Free Resources. kimochis.com/resources

Have you seen this incredible New Year Reflection Printable made by @katie_constantloveandlearning on Instagram? Help your kids and you reflect on 2021. Click the link below to download constantloveandlearning.com/coping-tools

Teachers that are NEW to Kimochis and teachers who want a refresh can come join the Kimochis Teacher Orientation and Kickoff event on January 20th, 2022 at 12:00pm Pacific. Click the link below to learn more and grab your seat! kimochis.com/TKATeachers

Kimochis is so grateful to have all of you helping us to share our dream of creating confident, connected, and compassionate kids. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Kimochis would like to introduce our new Mixed Feelings Pack #5 in a Canvas Bag. Includes (6) 2.5” Make-Your-Own feelings (use with any washable marker; not included). kimochis.com/MixedPack5

Join me on December 1st, 2021 for an engaging webinar where you will learn about schoolwide SEL structure, building foundational skills, and growing year to year. Shouldn’t your kids have an SEL structure similar to English and Math? Register kimochis.com/SEL2022

Stop, Drop, and Hold practice can support your students for when the BIG emotions hit. This prevention and early intervention Kimochis routine will help raise the odds your students will not have to RUN from their feelings but rather Stop, Drop, and Hold.

If you loved the Kimochis character songs be sure to check our song about Cloud. Sing along to smell the flower and blow out the candle. Visit the link below for the Cloud Song on Spotify. kimochis.com/CloudSpotify

Wishing you all a safe and spooky Halloween!