Bring Project Smiles to Your School

Project Smiles is more than a journaling program—it’s a tool for fostering emotional growth and resilience in students. Designed to align with social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks, Project Smiles encourages self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive self-expression in a fun and engaging way. By incorporating Project Smiles into your school’s curriculum, you’ll be providing students with a creative outlet that supports their emotional and mental health.

Why Schools and Districts Choose Project Smiles

  • Customizable for Various Age Groups:

    Tailored prompts and activities are available for different grade levels, ensuring age-appropriate engagement.

  • Easy Integration into Existing Curriculum:

    Project Smiles can be seamlessly incorporated into daily classroom routines, with minimal prep time for teachers.

  • Supports SEL Goals:

    Aligns with core competencies of social-emotional learning, such as self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills.

  • Promotes Positive Mental Health:

    Helps students process emotions, reduce stress, and develop a growth mindset.

  • Improves Classroom Climate:

    Journaling fosters empathy and understanding among peers, creating a more positive and supportive classroom environment.

Integrating Project Smiles into Your School’s Routine

Project Smiles offers remarkable flexibility for schools and districts, seamlessly integrating into various parts of the school day. The program can be incorporated into daily or weekly advisory periods, homeroom time, or designated SEL instruction, allowing it to complement and enhance existing classroom objectives. With thoughtfully designed guided prompts and activities, teachers can lead journaling sessions that support and enrich students' social-emotional learning.

  • Journaling sessions can be conducted individually or as part of group discussions, fostering both personal reflection and collaborative learning.
  • Teachers receive comprehensive, easy-to-follow guides and support materials to ensure smooth implementation and effective use of the program.
  • The program is versatile, making it ideal for both in-person and virtual learning environments, adapting to various teaching settings and student needs.

Free Resources for Educators

Our free Educators Guide includes a variety of resources to support journaling in the classroom, including sample journaling prompts tailored to different age groups, a guide for integrating journaling into SEL initiatives, and parent-teacher guides to reinforce journaling habits at home. Additionally, it offers lesson plan templates to help teachers seamlessly incorporate journaling activities into their curriculum.

Download Our Educator’s Guide

How to Bring Project Smiles to Your School

Getting started with Project Smiles is easy! We offer flexible packages that cater to small groups, individual classrooms, whole schools, and entire districts. Whether you're looking for a single pilot program or a district-wide initiative, we’ve got a solution for you.

  • Step 1

    Contact our team to discuss your school’s needs.

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  • Step 2

    Select the best package based on your student body size and grade levels.

  • Step 3

    Receive all materials, including student journals, teacher guides, and parent resources.

  • Step 4

    Start using Project Smiles to help your students thrive emotionally and mentally.

Commitment to Sustainability

At Project Smiles, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on both children’s lives and the environment. We've partnered with a leading company in the recycling industry to ensure that our journals are produced and disposed of responsibly. This partnership not only guarantees secure recycling but also helps raise awareness for an important cause, furthering our commitment to sustainability and mindful living.

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Bringing Project Smiles to Schools FAQs

What grade levels is the program designed for?

Project Smiles is designed for students in grades K-8, with activities that can be adjusted for different developmental levels. Younger children may focus on more simple, creative exercises, while older students engage in more reflective and in-depth journaling.

How much time do journaling sessions take?

Journaling sessions can range from 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the pace and depth of the activity. The program is flexible, allowing educators or parents to adjust the time based on the needs and engagement of the children.

Can Project Smiles be used in after-school programs?

Yes, Project Smiles is highly adaptable for after-school programs. The flexible structure allows for group or individual journaling sessions, mindfulness exercises, and creative activities that can fit seamlessly into various after-school settings, enhancing emotional and social development.

How does Project Smiles align with SEL standards?

Project Smiles aligns with social-emotional learning (SEL) standards by promoting self-awareness, emotional regulation, responsible decision-making, and positive relationship-building. The journaling prompts and mindfulness activities support the five core competencies of SEL, helping children develop critical life skills through reflective practice.

Can the program be adapted for special education students?

Yes, Project Smiles can be adapted for special education students. The activities are customizable to meet individual needs, whether through modified prompts, additional visual supports, or alternative methods of creative expression, ensuring all students can benefit from the program.