{"id":19599,"date":"2019-08-19T19:15:58","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T19:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/blog\/xello-for-elementary\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T06:40:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T11:40:30","slug":"xello-for-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/en-ca\/resources\/blog-posts\/xello-for-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Future-Readiness Starts Early with Xello for Elementary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is there such a thing as starting too early?<br \/>\nWhen it comes to preparing for the future, the answer is no. In fact, a growing body of research indicates that the earlier educators can start exposing children to concepts around career development, the better. That\u2019s because <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/089484539502200102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as early as kindergarten,<\/a> children begin to form opinions about careers and express occupational dreams.<br \/>\nMany of these children (36%) base these dreams and aspirations simply on the people they know. By four years-old, many have already prematurely removed certain career options from consideration based on biases and gender stereotypes.<br \/>\nSo it comes as no surprise that guidelines and policies surrounding career awareness and development are expanding to earlier grades. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recognizes the importance of an early start. Their college- and career-readiness standards outline the mindsets and behaviors students need to build for success as early as kindergarten.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acteonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Xello_Starting-Early-Publication_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><i>Read ACTE Whitepaper: Career Development in the Early Grades\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Similarly, both the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/mde\/0,4615,7-140-2629_90449-485613--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michigan State Board of Education<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.pa.gov\/K-12\/CareerReadyPA\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pennsylvania Department of Education<\/a> have designed career development models and standards to begin in the elementary years.<br \/>\n\u201cWith a growing emphasis on giving students early exposure to the world of work, and the engagement we saw with Xello for middle and high school students, we quickly saw the value in creating an elementary program,\u201d says Kim Turnbull, Product Owner for Xello for Elementary.<br \/>\n\u201cWe were also motivated by our personal connections. Many employees at Xello have families of their own. Looking at what their children were doing in school and the move towards building social-emotional intelligence and soft skills inspired us. Teaching these critical skills coincided with Xello\u2019s more expansive definition of future-readiness and a broader view of career development. We\u2019re on board with that philosophical shift and are thrilled that Xello for Elementary can play a role in preparing our youngest generations for success.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4><strong>An Age-Appropriate Introduction to Future-Ready Concepts<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>So how does Xello for Elementary work?<br \/>\nXello provides two different elementary student experiences. One for students in grades K\u20132 and another for students in grades 3\u20135. Tailoring the student experience to their cognitive development at each stage was critical to ensure easy engagement with the program and clear understanding of concepts.<br \/>\nThe K\u20132 experience celebrates student curiosity, encouraging them to explore \u2018Career Town\u2019 and complete a series of fun, exploratory activities. These activities introduce students to the different roles people have in the home, at school, and in the community.<br \/>\nTo help ensure a smooth transition from elementary to middle-school, the Xello 3\u20135 experience leverages the same hallmarks as Xello\u2019s award winning program for grades 6\u201312.\u00a0 The experience for students in grades 3\u20135 equips students with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that become the building blocks of meaningful life and career development.<br \/>\nThrough grade-specific activities and experiences, students build self-awareness, explore their future options, and begin building critical social-emotional intelligence. The result? Students with greater confidence and a more complete understanding of the opportunities ahead.<\/p>\n<h4><b>Encourage Self-Discovery<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Elementary students begin their journey in Xello by crafting the story of who they are now and what makes them unique. They\u2019re able to upload or customize their account by creating an avatar\u2014and 3\u20135 students can add a cover picture to fully personalize their space.<br \/>\nStudents are encouraged to identify their skills and interests to showcase their unique personalities. The work is done both in the classroom through supplementary activities and online through the completion of assessments and reflection questions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5991\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5991\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5991 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-1024x760.png\" alt=\"xello for elementary\" width=\"900\" height=\"668\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-1024x760.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-768x570.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-462x342.png 462w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-398x294.png 398w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-330x244.png 330w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-298x222.png 298w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile-88x65.png 88w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Profile.png 1320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/668;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of an elementary student profile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For students in grades 3\u20135, there\u2019s also a special section in the program to add achievements.<br \/>\n\u201cIt was important to give students at this age an opportunity to celebrate what\u2019s important to them,\u201d says Kim. \u201cWe wanted to show them that they don\u2019t need to define their achievements so narrowly. The space needed to feel inclusive and help students think beyond conventional types of achievement\u2014like school or sports.\u201d<br \/>\nStudents also have the opportunity to identify their favorite school subjects, helping educators understand their academic interests. As a result, this makes parent-teacher conferences much more insightful and provides educators with a better sense of how students feel about what they\u2019re learning.<\/p>\n<h4>Create Career Awareness<\/h4>\n<p>With vibrant and engaging content, students are able to expand their career knowledge and better understand their future options.<br \/>\nBy touring the six locations in Career Town, K\u20132 students are introduced to different career pathways and occupations within each of those paths. They gain a better understanding of the characteristics required for each job and the type of work required.<br \/>\nIn Xello 3\u20135, students explore over 200 career profiles. Short descriptions make content easy for students to comprehend, while discoverable facts, stories, and biographies help bring careers to life.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5993\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5993 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-1024x760.png\" alt=\"xello for elementary\" width=\"900\" height=\"668\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-1024x760.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-768x570.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-462x342.png 462w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-398x294.png 398w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-330x244.png 330w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-298x222.png 298w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career-88x65.png 88w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Career.png 1320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/668;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of career profile in Xello for Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Students develop a better understanding of the education, training, and various pathways to each career. With the ability to search, sort, and save favorite options, students can compile a list of careers relevant to their interests\u2014exploring careers they would have never otherwise discovered.<\/p>\n<h4>Teach Social-Emotional Skills<\/h4>\n<p>Beyond building career awareness, Xello for Elementary also teaches students critical skills and social-emotional competencies to succeed. Through supplementary and in-program activities, students learn key concepts like self-management, resilience, and empathy.<br \/>\nXello for Elementary provides ready-made curriculum that educators can use in the classroom or as take-home assignments to teach key concepts in a fun and engaging way.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5995\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5995\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5995 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-1024x760.png\" alt=\"xello for elementary\" width=\"900\" height=\"668\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-1024x760.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-768x570.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-462x342.png 462w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-398x294.png 398w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-330x244.png 330w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-298x222.png 298w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons-88x65.png 88w, https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-5-Lessons.png 1320w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/668;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of a lesson in Xello for Elementary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Elementary lessons and activities are aligned to national and state elementary curriculum and development mandates. They\u2019re carefully sequenced, self-paced, and story-driven to help fully engage students and help guide them through their experience using the program.<br \/>\nThey also feature original characters, carefully crafted with unique personalities and characteristics.<br \/>\n\u201cWe didn\u2019t want students to resent having to use the program,\u201d explains Kim. \u201cAnd if it\u2019s not relevant or fun, students won\u2019t engage. That\u2019s why the characters were so critical. We wanted to make sure we could build immersive stories and introduce complex concepts in an attainable way for this age-group. The characters were a point of engagement and allowed us to strip out things like gender and cultural biases.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Xello for Elementary: Developed to Support Elementary Educators<\/h3>\n<p>Teachers, counselors and district leaders can track the work their elementary students are doing through Xello\u2019s centralized educator portal. They can pull easy-to-read reports to understand student engagement, progress, and completion rates of key activities. Dashboards and reports match <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/article\/1017-educator-tools-overview-video?utm_campaign=7011K000001BUeEQAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Xello\u2019s 6\u201312 reporting layouts,<\/a> creating a consistent experience for every educator across the district.<\/p>\n<h3>Excited to Get Started?<\/h3>\n<p>Xello for Elementary perfectly complements Xello\u2019s middle and high school program, ensuring each of your students experience the most wholesome college and career readiness journey from K\u201312. So why wait?<br \/>\nAre you interested in introducing your youngest learners to their endless future possibilities? For more information on how Xello for Elementary works, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/article\/1092-xello-k-2?utm_campaign=7011K000001BUeEQAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">K\u20132<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.xello.world\/article\/1091-xello-3-5?utm_campaign=7011K000001BUeEQAW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3\u20135<\/a> help centers or send us an email at help@xello.world.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/en\/xello-elementary\/?utm_campaign=7011K000001BVf2QAG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/dev.xello.world\/wp-content\/uploads\/Xello-Elementary-In-Post-Ad-V3-1024x318.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"318\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/318;\" 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