Stories to Light Our Way

Award winning multi-cultural stories, with research-based, teacher designed and tested activities, discussions, and lesson plans. Easily internalized by students of all ages and simply implemented in both in school and out of school settings.

Using our award winning multi-cultural “Stories to Light Our Way,” aligned to both CASEL’s SEL competencies and Character.org’s character strengths with activities and lesson plans integrated into CC and next gen ELA standards we can help you simply create a culturally responsive framework (resources) for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and answer “how do I avoid the danger of a single story?” and train teachers to be respectful of another’s stories.

UPK3  & UPK

16 weeks of UPK3 and UPK web-based lesson plans with story map aligned to both SEL and ELA standards.

Each module includes slide decks with child friendly graphics for simple training and implementation, complete with audio files, mindful moments, vocab cards, discussion questions, and activities.

Easily internalized, children love to share the stories with their friends and families.

One login per building

BASIC

Basic Stories with activities and discussion questions for use in building wide, classroom settings and out of school.

  • 12 downloadable multi-cultural stories
  • With 3 audio eBooks
  • Each comes with Mp3 audio files
  • 3 activities per story
  • 5 discussion questions
  • Easily accessed through custom website
  • One login per building

PREMIUM

Full Grade Specific Curriculum: A deep dive with sequenced lesson plans for a whole year.

Includes BASIC Plus:

  • The Stories aligned with SEL competencies and character strengths
  • 120 lesson plans enough for a full school year
  • Stories comes with 4 grade specific ELA CCS/next gen lesson plans
    adaptable to middle and HS
  • Each with project-based and service-learning components
  • Custom alignment to existing building wide programs. No need to change what your team has worked so hard to build!

To be delivered through custom G-Drive for those using google classroom.

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Stories shape the way we see the world — and the way we imagine what’s possible. Wisdom Thinkers uses foundational wisdom stories and collaborative learning experiences to help young people think creatively, solve meaningful problems, and discover their ability to make a difference.

Through project-based and service-learning experiences, students are encouraged to explore real-world challenges with curiosity, compassion, and innovation. By changing the story, we can change the way people connect, communicate, and contribute to their communities.

Let’s Start Our Own Story

Wisdom Thinkers’ culturally responsive SEL storytelling toolkits help young people strengthen resilience, discover their voice, and build meaningful connections through story, reflection, and collaboration.

Together, we can support emotional wellbeing, encourage leadership, and help create communities where young people feel empowered to learn, grow, and contribute in positive ways.