Preventive programme · ages 5–7

“Think Equal”. Social and emotional learning for the youngest.

Social and emotional skills — the ability to recognise your feelings, calm down, reach agreement and empathise with others — form early and shape a child’s success both at school and throughout life. Ages 5–7 are among the most sensitive periods for developing these skills.

NEA · 2025

On 2 October 2025, by order of the head of the National Education Agency, “Think Equal” was approved as a preventive programme. Order on e-tar.lt

38 countries

The programme runs in 38 countries worldwide. Introduced in Lithuania in 2024 — successfully used by preschools in Vilnius, Druskininkai, Kaunas, Alytus and Lazdijai districts. International programme · in Lithuania since 2024

01 · About the programme

Everything ready to use.

“Think Equal” is built on the latest scientific knowledge about child development. The structured teaching materials and lesson plans were prepared by a team of world-renowned educators — the teacher doesn’t need to create anything. The programme develops 25 competencies and covers most of those in the preschool curriculum, so lessons integrate smoothly into general education plans.

Children learn to

Recognise emotions

Recognise and name their own and others’ feelings.

Embrace differences

Build respectful relationships with others, whatever the differences.

Resolve conflicts peacefully

Reach agreement and find solutions without anger.

Take responsibility

Understand the consequences of their behaviour for themselves and others.

Create and be confident

Develop creativity and self-confidence.

02 · In numbers

The programme’s scope.

Lessons last 30 minutes and take place 3 times a week over a 30-week period.

Lessons 90 structured lessons with detailed plans

Booklets 24 illustrated booklets the lessons are built on

Activities 50+ hands-on activities for children

Competencies 25 social and emotional competencies developed

Duration 30 wks 3 lessons a week, 30 minutes each

Countries 38 countries worldwide where the programme runs

First-time implementation — support throughout the school year

Remote courses

5 hours of introductory remote training for the team.

Live experiential lesson

A 2.5-hour practical session with a programme trainer.

Monthly supervision

Methodological meetings and case discussions.

Support community

A teachers’ group on Facebook.

Impact monitoring

Child development questionnaire and teacher reflections.

03 · Impact

Proven impact.

An impact study conducted in Lithuania showed that “Think Equal” has a significant positive effect on children’s social-emotional development, relationships in the learning environment and teachers’ professional growth — including lasting behavioural change beyond the institution and greater parent involvement.

Benefits for children

Skills 90 %+ of teachers confirmed better emotion regulation, cooperation, listening and problem-solving

Relationships 95 % reported better relationships between children and greater mutual respect

Change at home 60 % received parent feedback about positive change at home — children became more empathetic and helpful

Learning 90.9 % see a positive effect on academic learning through better group atmosphere and concentration

Teachers 100 % improved their teaching skills; 99 % enjoyed working with the programme

Continuity 86.4 % intend to continue the programme next school year

“The value is immeasurable. Children change with every day — their attitude, concentration, thinking. They express their thoughts more easily and discuss more.”

— a teacher who took part in the programme

04 · Coverage

Media and schools on the programme.

Moments from “Think Equal” lessons

Infoerdžė “Think Equal launches in Vilnius preschools — an EQ revolution” Eduvilnius “The Think Equal programme — a focus on social and emotional intelligence” LRT “Activist Udwin: alongside maths and languages, children’s emotional intelligence needs nurturing” eMokykla Event announcement about “Think Equal” Lopšelis-darželis “Boružėlė” The “Think Equal” programme in everyday preschool life Šolomo Aleichemo ORT gymnasija Social and emotional education at the gymnasium Troškūnų Kazio Inčiūros gymnasium The school community on the programme Etaplius “Inclusive lessons for Alytus district pre-schoolers under a new programme”

05 · Contact

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