Help & Support

What the system does

The Kimika & Kalynn SEL/ELA Learning System connects the Kimika & Kalynn stories with classroom instruction, student reflection and school support.

SEL means social-emotional learning: understanding feelings, managing behavior, building relationships and making responsible choices. ELA means English language arts: reading, vocabulary, discussion, writing and using evidence from a text.

Schools use the system to organize people and classes, plan instruction, assign activities, review student work and document support. Available tools depend on your role, school setup and license.

Who it serves

Students

Open assigned activities, read stories, write reflections, practice choices and review feedback. Use Calm Corner to find calming activities or ask a trusted adult for support.

Teachers

Plan lessons, assign class activities, build discussion stories, review student responses and record observations.

Counselors and support staff

Work with counseling groups, track student support, review follow-up requests and document progress within assigned access.

School administrators and SEL coordinators

Set up the school, manage staff and rosters, guide implementation, organize school years and review authorized school reports.

Parents and guardians

Use the family portal to view information the school has approved for sharing about linked students and to access family resources.

LGM administrators

Manage school accounts, licenses and shared platform resources.

How it works

1. Set up your school. The school administrator confirms school information and the current school year, then follows the guided setup checklist.
2. Add people and learning groups. Add or import staff and students. Create classes and counseling groups, check roster links and arrange parent access.
3. Plan a learning activity. Choose a book, an SEL skill and a reading or writing objective. Use a lesson plan or an existing activity.
4. Assign and complete the activity. Staff select the intended class, group or students. Students open their activities, read, reflect and submit their work.
5. Review and respond. Teachers and counselors review work, provide feedback and follow up on support requests.
6. Record and review progress. Use observations, student work and appropriate reports to plan next steps. Archive prior-year information through school-year management when ready.

Start with one class and one activity. Add more tools as your school becomes comfortable with the routine.

Main learning tools

• Role dashboard and weekly planning: find the tasks that match your responsibilities and organize the week’s teaching.
• Stories Without Endings: read an unfinished story, discuss choices and write a thoughtful ending. Staff can create additional stories with Dilemma Builder.
• Reflection Journal: select a mood, connect a story to your experience and express your thinking through writing or an optional drawing.
• Calm Corner and notifications: practice calming strategies and connect students with school adults who can respond.
• Lesson plans, standards and PDF resources: prepare instruction, review standards alignment and find printable activities.
• Counselor and MTSS tools: document support goals, interventions and follow-up. MTSS means a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Portfolios, benchmarks and evidence packets: review work and observations, then prepare information appropriate for the intended audience.

Activity completion shows participation. It does not by itself establish learning. A benchmark item marked Not Observed means there is no rating for that skill; it is not a low score.

Access and reading support

Sign in through the portal for your role. Your school administrator manages account access and class or group assignments. Parent access requires a school-approved student link.

Use Reading Options where available to enlarge text and reduce interface motion. Your browser’s zoom controls provide further enlargement. Student stories offer Read Aloud, pacing and reading-display controls; the story text remains available without audio.

Use Tab and Shift+Tab to move through controls, Enter to follow links or activate buttons, and arrow keys to change a selected mood. Drawing is optional; students may describe their idea in writing.

Common questions

Get support

Students and families: contact your teacher, counselor or school administrator first.

School staff: ask your school administrator to check account access, rosters and setup. For a platform issue, use your established LGM support contact or visit Lyons Gold Standard Multimedia LLC.

Include the page or tool name, date and time, browser/device, what you tried, what you expected and the exact error message. If you include a screenshot, remove student names, private notes, passwords and access codes.

If a student needs immediate help, contact a trusted adult directly and follow your school’s emergency procedures. Do not wait for an online notification to be read.

About this product

The Kimika & Kalynn SEL/ELA Learning System, the Kimika & Kalynn Bright Future Game and the Kimika & Kalynn Sisters chapter books are trademarks of Lyons Gold Standard Multimedia LLC.

These products and services are part of LGM Educational Initiatives. The initiative focuses on three connected goals:

• helping young people build practical, real-world skills;
• strengthening literacy, social-emotional learning and emotional intelligence; and
• supporting schools, youth programs, counselors, families and community organizations with meaningful tools that prepare students for success.

Through technology training, culturally responsive literacy, social-emotional learning, mentorship and hands-on activities, LGM creates programs that meet students where they are and help them move toward a stronger future. Students receive safe opportunities to practice positive decision-making, build confidence and apply what they learn to real-life situations.

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