Early Childhood
Our youngest learners are made to move! Harness the power of their innate desire to move their bodies by integrating language acquisition, social-emotional learning, and physical movement into a singular solution: OOPA’S World of Words!
An optimized early childhood solution
Over 100 word videos in the OOPA library
Corresponding classroom tools and resources
Creative-curriculum aligned learning topics
School-to-home family connections
Customizable program calendar and seamless integration
“OOPA’S World takes three things that should be happening in every early childhood classroom - literacy, SEL, and physical development - and puts them into one program. Teachers love it because it’s efficient and kids love it because it’s fun.”
Rosalie Favuzza
PRINCIPAL
BROOKLYN, NY
The OOPA Classroom Kit
Our Core Classroom Kit includes all the resources and implementation support you need to get started.
Foundational Text & Book Companion
Select from over 100 word videos in OOPA's library, from feelings like PROUD and SHY, to common social scenarios like PATIENCE and COOPERATION, to curriculum vocabulary like WHEEL and RECYCLE.
Online Video Library
This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces children to the concept that words truly are everywhere! The book companion supports deeper word exploration and personal connections to target words through reflection.
OOPA Backpack and Reusable Word Cards
Use the OOPA backpack and reusable word cards to bring the magical world of words to life in your classroom, with exciting word reveals and a visual aid to guide students through pre-literacy and math skills.
Reflection Activities
The Teacher's Guide includes a detailed review of all kit components, an implementation how-to guide, teaching tips, program planner, school-to-home connection opportunities, and more.
Teacher's Guide
Invite students to make personal connections to target words through drawing and/or writing. Write and mail a letter OOPA herself. OOPA responds to every letter!
Add-On Packs
Extend the learning (and fun!) with OOPA Add-On Packs! Each pack include assets for 10 words from OOPA’s library, and comes with Word Cards, Playdough Mats, Bingo Game and Word Search Puzzle.
Featured Collection: Civics + Arts
NaliniKIDS teamed up with the Kennedy Center Education to bring arts and movement together in a whole new way. This civics collection of videos focuses on the five ideals often ascribed to John F. Kennedy: COURAGE, FREEDOM, JUSTICE, SERVICE, and GRATITUDE.
Through this age-appropriate introduction to foundational civic concepts, we aim to support teachers in laying the groundwork for active and engaged citizens as children mature.
The Philosophy
With authentic social interactions and real-life pacing, OOPA’S World of Words marries engagement with education.
Read more about how movement increases access to deeper learning in this featured article in the Kennedy Center Digital Resources Library for Educators.
Hear from the Creator
We live in a busy and colorful world of words. Children are over-stimulated and under-served by today’s media. Hear from founder and creator, Rupa Mehta (OOPA), about the void in early childhood media, and why we need this type of content now, more than ever.
“My students are using tier 2 emotion words like ‘brave’ and ‘proud’ throughout the day - in morning meeting, on the playground, during center time. They understand these words so deeply that they can apply them in various contexts.”
Ms. Angela
TEACHER
NEW YORK CITY
Movement and reflection should be part of every child's life.
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