Our programmes
Every value in Kokoro is taught twice — once to be understood, and once to be lived. Japan's values teach a child to notice and feel: what honesty feels like, what fairness looks like, why gratitude matters. India's values teach a child to act on it: to speak the truth even when it's hard, to keep going when it's difficult, to actually help instead of just meaning to. A child doesn't just learn what kindness is. They practice it until it's simply who they are. Across six grades, this pairing plays out through 12 value clusters, moving from self-discovery in Grade 1 to purpose and wisdom by Grade 6 — building, one year at a time, toward a child who has genuinely experienced self-awareness, empathy, courage, critical thinking, and service, not just heard the words.
Grades 1–2 — Self and Relationships
Grade 1 · Growing Into Me
Values: Individuality (Kosei no Shinchou) meets Self-Knowledge (Atmajnana).
Outcome: Learners discover who they are — and learn to express it authentically.
Grade 1 · Hands of Kindness
Values: Kindness (Shinsetsu, Omoiyari) meets Loving-Kindness in Action (Maitri).
Outcome: Learners notice when someone needs help — and act.
Grade 2 · The Honest Self
Values: Honesty (Shōjiki, Seijitsu) meets Truthful Action (Satya).
Outcome: Your child speaks and lives truthfully, building real relationships.
Grade 2 · Giving Back
Values: Gratitude (Kansha) meets Reciprocal Care (Upakara).
Outcome: Your child builds friendships rooted in mutual care.
Grades 3–4 — Community and Belonging
Grade 3 · Standing for What's Right
Values: Fairness and Justice (Kōsei, Kōhei) meets Justice in Action (Niti).
Outcome: Your child recognizes unfairness — and speaks up.
Grade 3 · Understanding Others
Values: Mutual Understanding (Sōgo Rikai, Kanyō) meets Empathetic Understanding (Samvedana).
Outcome: Your child respects and works well across differences.
Grade 4 · The Courageous Stand
Values: Hope, Courage, and Perseverance (Kibou, Yuuki, Doryoku) meets Heroic Effort (Virya).
Outcome: Your child acts justly, even when it's hard.
Grade 4 · Respect in Action
Values: Courtesy and Respect (Reipi, Rei) meets Respectful Honor (Gaurava).
Outcome: Your child collaborates respectfully across differences.
Grades 5–6 — Purpose and Wisdom
Grade 5 · Emotional Wisdom
Values: Compassion (Shinsetsu, Omoiyari) meets Disciplined Effort (Tapas).
Outcome: Your child integrates feeling and action into wise choices.
Grade 5 · The Truth-Seeker
Values: Pursuit of Truth (Shinri no Tankyu) meets Wisdom and Discernment (Viveka).
Outcome: Your child thinks critically and questions deeply.
Grade 6 · Strength in Compassion
Values: Labor, Work, Public Spirit (Rōdō, Kokyō-sei) meets Selfless Service (Seva).
Outcome: Your child will actively contribute to society, compassionately.
Grade 6 · Living Wisely
Values: Joy of Living Well (Yori yoku ikiru yorokobi) meets Deep Wisdom and Understanding (Jnana).
Outcome: Your child will serve with purpose, find joy in meaningful work, and use genuine wisdom to guide their own choices and help others.