Imagine Purpose K–5 is a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) program designed to foster essential skills in elementary students. This program aims to enhance self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, aligning with the five competencies defined by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL).
The primary objective of Imagine Purpose is to equip students with foundational SEL skills that promote positive attitudes and behaviors. By integrating SEL into your classrooms, the program supports students in building healthy relationships and enhances their overall school experience.
Curriculum Structure
Imagine Purpose Prep offers a scaffolded, age-appropriate curriculum that introduces students to:
- Recognition of emotions: Students learn to identify six primary emotions and recognize them in themselves and others.
- Emotional regulation: The curriculum emphasizes healthy emotional responses and coping strategies.
This structured approach not only prepares students for academic success but also helps them navigate the complexities of their social environments. Refer to the Imagine Purpose K–5 lesson inventory to see descriptions of the lessons for each grade level.
Engaging Learning Environment
The program employs a media-rich learning experience that captivates young learners. Through interactive lessons and engaging characters like "The Sparks," a cosmic crew of emotions, students are encouraged to explore their feelings and communicate effectively.
Research-based Framework
Imagine Purpose Prep is grounded in research and designed specifically for young learners. The curriculum is aligned with CASEL competencies, ensuring that it meets the developmental needs of students while providing educators with the necessary tools to implement SEL effectively.
Flexible Implementation
Recognizing the diverse needs of school communities, Imagine Purpose offers flexibility in its implementation. Educators can choose from various models:
- Whole-class instruction: Facilitated lessons that promote community-building and relationship modeling.
- Individual student work: Opportunities for self-reflection and personalized learning paths.
- Hybrid approaches: A combination of independent work and class discussions that reinforce SEL concepts across subjects.
This adaptability allows schools to tailor the program to fit their unique goals and priorities.
Teacher Resources
Downloadable resources are available to support the successful implementation of Imagine Purpose in your classrooms. Follow these steps to access the resources:
- Sign in to the Imagine MyPath suite.
- Click the Resource Center icon (
) in the lower left corner of the page.
- Click Help Center.
- Click one of the resource links below.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Workbooks | Use during whole-class instruction or while students work through lessons independently. |
| Posters | Display in your classroom to reinforce concepts and skills being taught in the lessons. |
Placement Grades
The default placement grade is the student's current rostered grade level. Students are automatically assigned to a learning path for their rostered grade level when Purpose is enabled. For example, a Grade 3 student is automatically placed in a Grade 3 learning path.
Monitoring Student Progress
You can use many of the same reports to track student progress for Imagine Purpose as you would for MyPath Math and Reading. We recommend using the following reports:
- Class Summary Report
- Usage Report (District | School | Class | Student)