We are seeking 20 elementary school students in St. Louis to be the first to experience a new approach to building resilience, leadership, and social agency. No formal application required—just a desire to see your child excel at home, in the classroom, and in life.

High-level academic success isn't enough anymore. So we’ve built a research-backed curriculum to teach the human skills schools often miss.Now, we are selecting the founding cohort of students to bring this vision to life. As a pilot participant, your child would receive the full Skills Lab experience from our expert educators.

Only 20 spaces available
KoaKids Pilot Details
Ages: Grades 1 – 5
Duration: 8 weeks beginning February or March 2026.
Time Commitment: Once a week for 60 minutes.
Schedule: Times available at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, or 6:00 PM.
Location: Convenient Central St. Louis County location. (Details sent upon registration)
An Innovative Curriculum Based on Three Pillars
Inner Strength – Build the confidence, adaptability, and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Outer Voice – Develop the confidence to articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and use one’s voice as a powerful tool for connection and self-advocacy.
Future Leadership – Master the essential skills—collaboration, negotiation, and adaptive teamwork required to lead others.
Setting a New Standard for Child Enrichment
Expertly Led – Every session is Led by Master Educators - career professionals with deep expertise in child psychology and classroom management.
Small Cohorts – With a strict maximum of 10 kids per class, your child gets the focused attention they need to thrive.
Research-Backed – Our curriculum is built on proven research in child development.
Measurable Growth – You will receive updates based on our custom skills rubric so you can see exactly how your child is progressing.

