Discovering Emotions
Students learn to name their feelings, recognize how emotions affect their bodies, and express themselves in healthy ways.
Free curriculum and staff training for pre-K through third grade
Help young students build skills for school and life
Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Early Risers program equips teachers and school counselors to help children understand their feelings, build friendships, practice healthy coping, and solve everyday problems.
We provide the curriculum and train your staff to teach it at a pace that fits their classrooms.
Bring Early Risers to Your School
- Pre-K through third grade
- Led by your school’s staff
- Teach at your own pace
Everyday skills for growing minds
Five units give children opportunities to practice skills they can use with classmates, friends, and family.
Building Friendships
Students practice listening, communicating respectfully, and recognizing the qualities of a kind, trustworthy friend.
Connection, Empathy, and Kindness
Students explore others’ feelings and perspectives and practice showing kindness and care through everyday words and actions.
Coping Skills
Students practice calming strategies for big feelings and learn when to ask a trusted adult for help.
Problem Solving
Students learn to calm down, talk and listen, and choose safe, helpful solutions to everyday problems and disagreements.
Tools to help your staff teach with confidence
Separate materials for pre-K through first grade and second through third grade
Your staff receive resources to guide instruction, support practice, and check what students understand.
- Lesson guides with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) correlations
- Teaching scripts, PowerPoint slides, discussion questions, and literature connections
- Hands-on activities and family activities to extend practice
- Simple checks for understanding
Bring Early Risers to your classrooms
Start a conversation
Connect with Malek King to discuss your school’s needs and how Early Risers could fit.
Prepare your staff
The Foundation provides the curriculum and trains teachers and school counselors to deliver the lessons.
Teach at your pace
Your staff lead the lessons using the provided materials, with pacing that fits their classrooms.
Questions about Early Risers
Here are a few things to know as you consider the program for your school.
How much does Early Risers cost?
The curriculum and staff training are free.
Which grades does the program serve?
Early Risers serves pre-K through third grade, with separate materials for pre-K through first grade and second through third grade.
Who teaches the lessons?
The Foundation trains teachers and school counselors to deliver Early Risers. Your school’s staff then lead the lessons with students.
How often should lessons be taught?
Your school chooses the pacing that fits its classrooms and students.
How do we get started?
Complete the inquiry form below to start a conversation with Malek King about your school’s needs and bringing Early Risers to your campus.
Let’s talk about your school
Interested in Early Risers? Complete the short form below. Our education team will follow up to discuss your school’s needs, staff training, and next steps.
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