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Listen
Original songs introduce meaningful ideas through memorable melodies and language children can carry with them.
GENTLE GIANTS ACADEMY CURRICULUM
Little songs. Lessons that last.
Some of the most important lessons we teach children are also the hardest to explain.
Gentle Giants Academy brings original music, thoughtful teaching, and hands-on activities together to help little learners explore big feelings, personal boundaries, kindness, and the everyday skills that help them grow.
THE GENTLE GIANTS APPROACH
Listen. Learn. Practice.
A song can make a big idea feel small enough to understand. But hearing the message is only the beginning. Guided conversations, meaningful activities, and practice carry the learning forward.
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Learn
Thoughtful, age-conscious lessons explore what the music means through discussion, examples, and guided teaching.
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Practice
Movement, role-play, classroom activities, and everyday conversations help children put those ideas into action.
The music starts the conversation. The curriculum carries it forward.
OUR FIRST CURRICULUM CHAPTER
Chapter One: No Secrets From Mom
One important rule. Six lessons to help it stick.
Our first chapter introduces a simple body-safety rule: when someone asks a child to keep a secret from their trusted caregiver, they should tell.
Children explore secrets and surprises, learn that gifts or scary words do not change the rule, identify trusted grown-ups, notice uncomfortable feelings, and practice speaking up. The final lesson offers reassurance: it is never their fault, and they can always ask for help.
- Age groups
- 3 to 5 · 6 to 8
- Lessons
- 6
- Per lesson
- 15 to 25 minutes
Music-led teaching, guided discussion, movement, activities, and practical reinforcement.
Related recording: No Secrets from Mom and Dad
Listen on Spotify ↗In development and preparing for teacher piloting.
INSIDE CHAPTER ONE
Six little lessons. One important rule.
Each lesson introduces a new part of the song, building on what children have already heard and practiced. By the end of the chapter, the class has explored the complete song and the safety messages woven throughout it.
0115 minutes
The Rule
Children learn the central rule and practice what to do when someone asks them to keep a secret from Mom or their trusted caregiver.
The idea to carry home
When someone asks me to keep a secret from my trusted grown-up, I tell.
0220 minutes
Surprises and Secrets
Children explore the difference between a happy surprise that will soon be shared and a secret someone wants them to keep hidden.
The idea to carry home
A surprise gets shared. A secret someone asks me to hide from my trusted adult gets told.
0320 minutes
Tricks and Threats
Children learn that gifts, being called special, affection, familiarity, or frightening words do not change the rule about telling.
The idea to carry home
No gift, promise, or threat changes my right to tell.
0420 minutes
My Safe Grown-Ups
Children identify trusted adults to turn to and practice seeking help from another grown-up if the first does not listen.
The idea to carry home
I can tell another trusted grown-up, and keep telling until someone helps.
0520 minutes
Listening to My Body
Children notice simple physical clues, such as a funny tummy feeling or a tight chest. They can ask for help without perfect words or a complete explanation.
The idea to carry home
I can tell someone when something doesn’t feel right.
0625 minutes
Never My Fault
Children revisit the complete song and hear its promise of reassurance. They are not responsible when someone asks them to keep an unsafe secret.
The idea to carry home
It is never my fault, and I can always ask for help.
A GLIMPSE INTO LESSON TWO
From a song to a skill.
Children listen to a verse about secrets and surprises, then explore simple everyday examples together.
Is it a birthday surprise that will soon be shared? Or has someone asked them to hide something from a trusted grown-up?
Through playful sorting, conversation, and repetition, children practice recognizing the difference.
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A surprise gets shared
A birthday card for Grandma, ready to give on Sunday.
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A secret gets told
Someone asks a child to hide something from their trusted grown-up.
Activity preview based on the teacher draft. Final printable designs are in development.
MORE THAN MUSIC
Everything a meaningful lesson needs.
A memorable song is a wonderful place to begin. Our curriculum is designed to give the grown-ups guiding the learning thoughtful resources to carry the message further.
Music-led foundation
Original Music
Songs introduce the concepts and provide a memorable point of connection.
Drafted
Teacher Lesson Guides
Six drafted lesson sequences with objectives, discussion prompts, learning checks, and age adaptations.
Activities drafted
Interactive Activities
Movement, sorting, a safe-grown-ups hand activity, and body awareness exercises.
Included in the teacher draft
Scenario and Role-Play Resources
Everyday examples help children discuss concepts and practice asking for help.
Final designs in development
Printable Learning Materials
Planned lyric cards, visual supports, and activity sheets. Final designs and pilot packaging are still being developed.
Prompts drafted
Family Connection
Drafted take-home questions and guidance help caregivers continue the conversation.
The final package, formats, and availability will be confirmed before release.
THOUGHTFUL BY DESIGN
Honest, but not scary.
Children deserve honest conversations about their bodies, feelings, and safety, without being made afraid of the world around them.
Our lessons focus on simple rules, recognizable situations, trusted relationships, and clear actions children can practice.
Simple, Actionable Language
Concrete responses help children know what to do without asking them to decide whether a person is safe.
Every Family Matters
The song names Mom, while the teaching guidance makes room for dads, grandparents, foster carers, same-gender parents, guardians, and other trusted adults. Children practice identifying help beyond the home, too.
Safety Without Fear
Calm, practical, reassuring instruction makes room for questions, uncertainty, and asking a trusted grown-up for help.
FIND YOUR PATH
Made for little learners and the grown-ups who guide them.
Families
For parents and caregivers who want practical ways to reinforce important lessons at home.
Join the Curriculum Waitlist ↗Teachers
For preschool, TK, kindergarten, and early elementary educators exploring classroom learning.
Explore the Teacher Pilot ↗Schools and Districts
For educational organizations considering broader implementation and institutional licensing.
Explore Curriculum Licensing ↗FOR EDUCATORS
Help us bring these lessons into classrooms.
We’re preparing to pilot our first chapter with a small group of early-childhood educators. We’d love to connect with teachers interested in trying the materials and sharing thoughtful, practical feedback.
What works well? What needs simplifying? Which activities help children engage? Your perspective will help us refine the program before its wider release.
The initial plan is approximately 10 to 20 educators, focusing on California preschool, TK, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms. Selected educators would participate without charge in exchange for classroom feedback.
Register your interest below. Pilot enrollment and material delivery are not yet confirmed, and expressing interest does not guarantee a place.
Join the Teacher Pilot ↓A LITTLE SOMETHING TO START WITH
Start with a song. Stay for what comes next.
The most meaningful conversations often begin with something simple.
Join our list for curriculum updates, new learning resources, and news about the upcoming release of Chapter One.
We’re also preparing a free introductory guide to help families and educators explore the message behind No Secrets from Mom and Dad. The guide is coming soon.
ROOM TO GROW
Chapter One is just the beginning.
Our first chapter focuses on body safety and communication with trusted adults. The larger Gentle Giants Academy vision extends to emotional regulation, resilience, kindness, friendship, and other important parts of growing up.
Over time, we hope to bring more of our original music into thoughtfully structured lessons children can carry into everyday life.
Future topics are part of our educational vision, not currently available curriculum packages.
QUESTIONS, WELCOMED
A few thoughtful answers.
What ages is Chapter One designed for?
The teacher draft includes separate adaptations for ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 8, with preschool, TK, kindergarten, and early elementary settings in mind.
How many lessons are in Chapter One?
Six lessons, approximately 15 to 25 minutes each, following the song in sequence.
Do children need to know how to read?
No independent reading is required. Learning centers on listening, movement, pictures, guided conversation, and practice.
Can families use the curriculum at home?
Parent and caregiver resources are planned. The final home-use format and availability have not yet been confirmed. Join the waitlist for updates.
Is Chapter One available now?
The teacher lessons are drafted. The chapter is in development and preparing for teacher piloting, with final printable designs and packaging still underway.
Can teachers apply for the pilot?
Teachers can register interest through the teacher pilot form on this page. Enrollment, selection, and delivery dates have not yet been confirmed.
Can schools license the program?
Schools and districts can explore the separate Curriculum Licensing page and send an inquiry. Arrangements depend on program availability and agreed terms.
Is this the same as the free music on streaming platforms?
The curriculum is a structured teaching program with resources and guided activities built around original songs. You can still enjoy our publicly available music.
Does the curriculum replace school safeguarding procedures?
No. It is an educational resource, not a substitute for school safeguarding policies, professional judgment, or reporting obligations.