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Bring arts integration to your school

• 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

Arts integration in practice

Hear from the teachers, students and administrators at the Joan Snow Pre-K Center in Brooklyn, NY, as they discuss the impact of OOPA'S World of Words in their school and classrooms.

Bring OOPA to your school

OOPA'S World of Words was created by NaliniKIDS, a 501(c)(3) education nonprofit that has been bringing movement and reflection to children for over 15 years.

We work with our school partners to customize an optimal early childhood solution. We'd love to hear from you!

Email

info@nalinikids.org

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

Moving the body, moves the mind! For over 15 years, NaliniKIDS has been delivering curriculum that uniquely integrates three key domains in the development of healthy individuals: physical, social-emotional, and academic. This proven approach fosters a more connected learning environment where students are ready to learn and empowered to think critically.

Mindfulness Needs an Upgrade — It’s Time to “Move” Our Feelings

Read more about how movement increases access to deeper learning in this featured article in the Kennedy Center Digital Resources Library for Educators.

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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