08/05/2026
A new school year has begun—and not every child walked into the classroom feeling ready.
Some are excited.
Some are nervous about a new teacher, new classmates, or an unfamiliar routine.
Others may become quiet, frustrated, tearful, or overwhelmed without knowing how to explain what they are feeling.
Teachers see those moments every day, especially during the first weeks of school. But they do not always have a simple, child-friendly way to begin the conversation.
That is why we are developing the RALO Emotional Strength Foundations™ pilot program for Pre-K–2 classrooms.
This is not another program designed to sit on a shelf or add hours of preparation to a teacher’s already-full day.
It is a short, hands-on, classroom-ready experience.
Over two weeks, participating educators will guide students through four lessons designed to help children:
• Recognize and name feelings
• Talk about everyday challenges
• Connect feelings with RALO’s five color meanings
• Practice simple ways to rise above difficult moments
• Build a shared language around love, positivity, trust, belief, and strength
Each lesson takes approximately 20–30 minutes, requires no internet, and includes the materials educators need to guide the experience.
We are selecting three local Pre-K–2 schools to participate at no cost in exchange for honest educator feedback.
The goal is not to give teachers one more thing to manage during an already-busy school year.
The goal is to give them a practical tool that helps students feel seen, supported, and better prepared to talk about what is happening inside.
If you are a principal, educator, or school leader interested in helping shape an emotional-strength resource created with real classrooms in mind, we would love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply at ralobear.com.
RALO means Rising Above Life’s Obstacles—and sometimes rising begins with helping a child feel safe enough to start.
