Bringing Brains and Hearts Together: Tilli Kids Makes Its India Debut
What if every child’s greatest strength wasn’t just what they know – but how they think, feel, and connect with others?
That’s the promise of Tilli Kids – an award-winning Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and 21st-century skills program built at Stanford, backed by the UNICEF Innovation Fund, and now launching in India with India Market Entry (IME).
From Global Impact to Indian Classrooms
Tilli Kids has already reached over 30 countries, empowering children aged 5 -10 to develop the 8 most foundational skills including – emotional intelligence, empathy, and critical thinking through playful, science-backed learning. And now, it’s making its most intentional expansion yet – into India, one of the most vibrant and ambitious education ecosystems in the world.
India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) calls for a future-ready education system grounded in holistic development, socio-emotional learning, and critical thinking from the early years. Tilli is a natural fit – not just because of its evidence-based design, but because of its deep respect for the realities of teachers and students in real classrooms.
Why Partnering With IME?
To bring its vision to life in India, Tilli partnered with India Market Entry (IME) – a strategic powerhouse that specializes in helping global education brands adapt and thrive in Indian learning environments.
“From day one, IME understood that Tilli isn’t just another edtech tool or a curriculum – it’s a classroom culture shift. That alignment made all the difference.”
— Kavindya Thennakoon, Co-founder, Tilli Kids
Together, Tilli and IME are making it easier than ever for schools, teachers, and parents to bring SEL into the heart of their learning journey.
What Teachers & Schools Receive
Tilli is more than a product – it’s a complete ecosystem of learning resources, evidence-based training, and real-time support:
1. Teaching & Classroom Materials
- Student Workbooks (for each Age groups): 36 research-based interventions that systematically build 8 foundational skills from emotional intelligence to critical thinking.
- Teacher Guides36-week SEL lesson plans with games, stories, assessments, reflection activities.
- SEL Classroom Kit: Storybooks, board games, emotion/scenario/coping cards, mindfulness booklets.
2. Digital & AI Tools
- Tilli Learning App: Gamified learning and assessment modules for students across age groups
- AI Teacher Assistant (On WhatsApp!): Instant classroom support and personalized interventions.
- Teacher and Admin Dashboard: Real-time tracking of student skill development, growth and opportunities for growth
3. Professional Development for Teachers
- 6-Module Core Curriculum for Teachers:
Delivered online or onsite (hybrid)
Covers SEL foundations in psychology and neuroscience, implementation strategiesAI tools for assessment
6–8 hours total, flexible across 3–6 weeks - Micro Training Program:
15-min weekly self-paced lessons
Based on developmental psychology & classroom-tested strategies
Accessible anytime via phone or desktop - Ongoing Support:
1:1 WhatsApp support from the AI Teacher Assistant
“Tilli’s life-changing approach has shown us how different we can be as educators, transforming our classroom into an unforgettable experience.”
— Ms Hasanga Dabare, Asian Grammar School
What Students Experience
Children build social emotional skills through:
- A series of research-based strategies, interactive stories, and play
- Real-life classroom scenarios that build empathy, resilience, and decision-making
- Tools that turn difficult feelings into learning moments — playfully and meaningfully
How Parents Stay Connected
- Receive bite-sized parenting tips
- Get psychometric assessments and weekly updates on skill growth
- Receive personalized strategies via WhatsApp for support at home
Proven Impact & Trust
Tilli has demonstrated measurable results — not just in academic readiness, but in emotional wellbeing and classroom behavior:
- 95% Improved Emotion Regulation skills (within 12 weeks)
- 90% Reduction in Emotional Distress
- 90% of classrooms see a measured reduction in behavioral issues
SEL integration takes just 15 minutes twice a week
Results/ Outcome: Up to 13% better academic performance, 42% less bullying, and 79% improved future readiness
What This Means for Indian Classrooms
Tilli brings something rare: tools that teachers can use immediately, that students love, and that parents can trust. It doesn’t just check a policy box — it fills a very real gap in classrooms with something joyful, flexible, and deeply needed.
Join the Movement
With IME leading the India rollout, Tilli is now ready to work with schools across the country – offering training, implementation support, and customized deployment.
Whether you’re an educator, school leader, or policymaker, now is the time to put hearts and minds at the center of learning. Mail to contact@indiamarketentry.com to learn more.
Let’s build stronger classrooms – one story, one skill, and one child at a time.
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