03/03/25 - BETTER KIDS PARTNERS WITH NOGALES+ AND CAFAM TO HELP STUDENTS IN BOGOTA DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL SKILLS
Over 750 students and their teachers at Colegio CAFAM in Bogota will benefit from an 8-week pilot of Wisdom: The World of Emotions
BOGOTA — Following a competitive process launched in November 2024 involving 28 participants from 7 countries, Nogales+ and CAFAM have selected Better Kids’ evidence-based social emotional learning app, Wisdom: The World of Emotions, to be piloted among 750 students from 18 classes ranging from Kindergarten to 2nd grade, starting on International SEL Day on 3 March 2025.
During this 8-week pilot, students will develop all five core social emotional competencies: self-awareness, social awareness, positive relationships, self-management, and responsible decision making. Weekly lessons will consist of 10 minutes of digital play followed by 30 minutes of teacher-led group activities to practice the skills learned in real life.
The impact of this pilot will be measured through pre- and post- quantitative surveys, complemented with qualitative interviews.
“We are excited to join efforts to enhance the socio-emotional skills of students from 3 to 11 years old and their teachers. This collaboration will allow teachers to integrate technology and games in the classroom, while Better Kids will be able to take away key learnings to continue expanding its impact in more classrooms in Latin America;” says the Nogales+ Team
“The CAFAM School teaching team is very enthusiastic to test this tool in the classroom and to observe its impact on our children,” says Jaqueline Mejía Tolosa, Grade Coordinator at CAFAM.
This pilot is a unique opportunity for Better Kids to measure the impact of the Spanish localization of Wisdom: The World of Emotions, its award-winning game used in a variety of settings across the globe. “We are so excited to be partnering with pioneering organizations such as CAFAM and Nogales + to leverage technology to support the wellbeing of students, families, and teachers,” says Ondine Bullot, the CEO and founder of Better Kids.
The results of the pilot will be shared during a Demo Day hosted by Nogales + on 29 May 2025 at 10:00am Bogota time. Link to register will be available soon.
About Nogales +
Nogales + is an acceleration program focused on educational ventures. They identify entrepreneurs who are committed to closing gaps and impact quality education in Colombia and Latin America. Nogales + aims to contribute to the improvement of educational quality in Colombia and Latin America, specifically in the closing of gaps in basic and 21st century skills.
Find out more at: www.nogalesplus.com
About CAFAM
Cafam School in Bogotá, Colombia, was founded in 1972 by the Family Compensation Fund (Caja de Compensación Familiar), as a testament to its commitment to social service to Colombian families. It offers a comprehensive, bilingual education with subsidies and differential tuition rates that benefit students from families in diverse socioeconomic situations.
Find out more at: https://www.portalcolegio.com/index.php
About Better Kids
Better Kids helps parents and educators support their children’s social-emotional growth through play. Our evidence-based social-emotional learning app, Wisdom: The World of Emotions (iOS, Android, Desktop), includes interactive digital games and hands-on activities for children ages 4 to 8, a collection of tips and practice activities for parents, and hundreds of ready-to-use teaching resources for educators.
Find out more at: www.betterkids.education/
Contact:
joy@betterkids.education