Ripple Effects
for Kids
Elementary 2-5
Grow strong, confident learners through skill training
Equip kids with the skills to learn, connect, and succeed
Ripple Effects for Kids is a versatile, research-based program designed for students in grades 2-5 across various tiers and settings. The flexible, personalized approach allows for student-directed, educator-directed, or hybrid implementation, ensuring accessibility and adaptability for diverse learning environments. With more than 195 peer-narrated lessons, the program aligns with established best practices and leading frameworks in education and behavioral health to foster essential life skills.
Students can explore a range of skill-building topics from executive function to mindset to personal problem solving; physical and emotional health; and decision making. Whether used alone or as a supplemental program, Ripple Effects for Kids promotes a positive school climate and encourages students to address their unique personal challenges.
Supports tiered intervention
Tier One
Tailor to the needs of the group to nurture a supportive learning environment where every student builds essential skills.
Tier Two
Ensure effective prevention by aligning skill training with data-driven needs.
Tier Three
Integrate into individualized behavior plans to provide targeted interventions.
Behavioral Interventions
Support youth across behavioral health and court-based settings by strengthening the skills and protective factors they need to succeed.
How it Works
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Multiple modes of learning
Multiple instructional modes per topic provide differentiated learning opportunities for every student
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Peer videos
Students interact with youth who look and sound like them, which provides a sense of belonging and understanding.
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Ideas to support classroom discussion
Teachers receive ideas and suggestions on how to promote classroom discussions, which are particularly helpful for grades 2 and 3. Supplemental questions on the sidebar support practice and reflection. Teachers can also pause the video as needed during classroom discussions.
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Related Topics
Self-directed learning and personal problem-solving is encouraged via Related Topics and/or hyperlinks, which provide deeper instruction in a topic area.
Kid Approved!
Results Matter
Proven effective both in scientific studies and through real world evaluations by implementers, Ripple Effects delivers impactful results because students are engaging with authentic content and real-life situations. Students using our program demonstrate positive gains in academic achievement, attendance, and resiliency asset scores, while also experiencing reductions in suspensions, ISS referrals, dropout rates, behavior problems, and depression scores.
Ripple Effects Integrated System
Data management & planning tools assist data driven decision-making
Ripple Effects Integrated System is a comprehensive system that includes planning and progress monitoring tools, implementation resources, and services to help implementers monitor youth engagement, track skill development, and inform intervention strategies.
Playlist Creator allows implementers to assign specific lessons or research-based scopes of Ripple Effects lessons to individual students or groups, ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. Screen for Strengths assessment tool provides a self-reported survey of resiliency assets, helping to guide personalized intervention plans.
Data Viewer gives intervention reports at group and individual levels, and allows users to view a quick summary or drill down to the granular with specific skill topics completion. Dosage reports enable implementers to monitor compliance and track student progress, as well as providing administrators documentation to meet legal and funding requirements and guide implementation strategies.
I learned how to solve problems and know what to do to get through hard times.
Student, 4th grade