Elementary Curriculum That Builds Empathy + Confidence | Wayfinder
Play-Based and Designed by Educators
Every Wayfinder lesson is prototyped + vetted by teachers before it’s released—that’s how we know we offer the very best in PreK-5 curriculum.
7 Years of Research-Backed Lessons With Little Prep
PreK
Students learn to name feelings, care for others, and express themselves through play, art, song, movement and conversation.
Kindergarten
Students understand and manage their feelings and learn to act with care when engaging in movement and play.
1st Grade
Students explore what it means to listen and cooperate with others by working and playing together.
2nd Grade
Students understand themselves + their impact on others by exploring powerful feelings and important relationships.
3rd Grade
Students build independence, understand themselves, and explore what is meaningful to them.
4th Grade
Students create belonging by exploring similarities and differences to help them make sense of the world at large.
5th Grade
Students develop leadership skills by exploring personal strengths, passions, and purpose.
Interactive Workbook Students Can’t Wait to Use
Designed to meet the developmental needs of learners at each K-5 grade level, Wayfinder workbooks include meaningful activities that help students build future-ready skills in a fun and engaging way.
"We do Wayfinder every Monday, and when we don’t do it they are begging for it! It’s a really beautiful, beautiful time."
— Meghan Cobb, Teton Lower School Faculty + Division Coordinator, Jackson Hole, WY
Tools for Classroom + Community Engagement
Collections Tailored to PreK-5
With our curated Collections, schools can address specific concerns and interests on their campuses—like bullying, restorative practices, and executive functioning.
Activities for Any Timeframe
Fun, lightweight activities teachers can plug-and-play
The perfect solution for quick, no-prep lessons ranging from 2 to 20 minutes
Over 2000 activities for use in classes, extracurriculars, and student intervention + support
One Assessment Suite for the Insights That Matter Most
Collect the data that matters most—student well-being, tiered support (MTSS), school climate, and more—in one place
Analyze real-time results at the individual, class, grade, and site level
Respond with targeted, data-driven content recommendations
Support Every Tier of Intervention in One Platform
Make MTSS simple, responsive, and effective with Wayfinder’s all-in-one platform. Between our comprehensive assessment suite and specially designed, research-backed resources for Tier 1 instruction and Tier 2 + 3 interventions, educators and counselors can easily assess students’ skills, respond with targeted instruction, and monitor their growth.
- Tier 1: Universal supports
- Tier 2: Small group intervention
- Tier 3: 1-on-1 intervention
Wayfinder Brings Play + Connection to All Parts of Your Day
Community Circle: Cooperative Lessons, Relationship-Building
Academic Classes: Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science
Extracurriculars + Specials: Art, Music, Phys Ed, Clubs, Sports
Support + Intervention: Counseling, MTSS, Student Wellness Centers
Comprehensive Lessons to Build Empathy + Compassion
Develop self-awareness: Improve body awareness to help students address their needs and respect others’ space
Build healthy self-esteem + strong relationship skills: Help students communicate clearly, understand their strengths, and maintain friendships
Students notice, identify, and regulate their emotions: Use play-based activities to teach strategies for responding to strong emotions
Ready to Learn More?
Download elementary school lesson samples or request a demo.