Elementary Programs
Assemblies and Programs We Offer for Elementary Schools
Rachel’s Challenge offers anti-bullying assemblies and a digital curriculum built specifically for elementary school that is playful, age-appropriate, and designed around one goal: giving young students a simple, memorable reason to choose kindness before bullying ever becomes a habit. Our high-energy live assemblies and ongoing digital curriculum are designed for K–5 attention spans and reading levels.
In-Person Programs
LinkUp Assembly
Digital Programs
RC Digital elementary curriculum
Educator Resources
Kindness & Compassion Program Guide
Educator Training
On-demand PD for staff
Digital Tools
Student & educator LMS portals
Better Together
Live Events and Digital Tools for Elementary Schools
Live In-Person
RC Live
A high-energy 40-minute assembly with music, video, and activities; built to hold K–5 attention start to finish.
Digital Experience
RC Digital
A teacher-led curriculum your classrooms can return to all year, with full lesson plans and activity guides included.
Prevention Before It Starts
Why Rachel's Challenge Works for Elementary Schools
Most anti-bullying programs step in after bullying has already started. Rachel’s Challenge gets ahead of it. Elementary school is where kids form their first real habits for how to treat each other, and those habits tend to stick. Which makes it the most effective window for preventing bullying before it takes hold, not just responding to it once it has.
LinkUp doesn’t lecture kids about bullying rules. It gives them a story – a fun, age-appropriate introduction to a girl named Rachel who believed one small act of kindness could start a chain reaction. They learn five simple challenges they can actually practice: using kind words, including others, choosing positive influences, setting goals, and carrying the chain reaction forward themselves.
And if bullying behaviors are already present, our programs do what they do best, and have done in schools all across the country at every grade level: create a pathway for forgiveness and kindness to take hold where bullying and harassment once were.
Program Options
Elementary Anti-Bullying Assembly & Program Options
Elementary programming is simpler by design; it fits easily into a single day, with optional next steps for schools that want to expand and go further with older elementary students.
40 MINUTES
LinkUp Assembly
Recommended: K–5 (up to K–6)
A 40-minute, high-energy anti-bullying assembly introducing young students to Rachel’s story and the five kindness challenges; no Columbine content.
4 HOURS
Elementary Chain Reaction
Add-on: upper elementary, 5th–6th grade
A 4-hour, age-adjusted workshop of interactive games and small-group conversation for schools ready to go deeper with older elementary students.
6 SESSIONS
RC Digital — Elementary
Standalone or paired with LinkUp
A multi-session digital curriculum with teacher-led video lessons and student workbooks, usable anytime during the school year.
Let's Build the Right Program for Your School
Every school has unique needs, and we’re here to help you meet them. Whether you’re planning a single kickoff assembly or a full-year kindness initiative, our team will work with you to design the best fit for your students, staff, and schedule.
Built for Every School Community. Non-Political. Non-Religious. Universally Impactful.
Rachel’s Challenge unites school communities instead of dividing them. Our programs are completely non-political and non-religious, making them a straightforward fit for public, private, and charter elementary schools alike. Programs are easy to bring in and work great anytime – as a year-kickoff, a mid-year boost, or an end-of-year celebration.
$750– $3,500
per school, for a typical elementary school implementation
Live-only, Digital-only, and Combined packages are priced separately, a Combined package is typically more cost-effective than booking each piece on its own.
Don't Let Cost Keep You From Reaching Out
~$2,200
average cost for a typical elementary implementation
~25%
of Rachel’s Challenge programs were fully or partially covered by grant or donor funding last year
What Affects Your Price
- Delivery format: Live assembly ($2,500), RC Digital ($1,500), or Combined ($3,500)
- Add-on: Elementary Chain Reaction workshop for upper elementary
- School size & scope: single school vs. multiple schools in one visit
Every school’s situation is different, your Rachel’s Challenge representative can walk through funding and bundling options specific to your school.
Evidence-based Programs. Results That Matter.
Built on Evidence. Proven in Schools.
Rachel’s Challenge isn’t just a fun assembly, it’s an anti-bullying program grounded in research on how character-building affects young students. Used in thousands of schools nationwide, our elementary programming is designed around what the evidence says actually prevents bullying at this age, not just what feels good in the moment.
- Rachel’s Challenge programs have reached more than 20,000 schools and 30 million students, parents, and educators since 2001.
- Disciplinary referrals dropped 53% at one K–5 school, alongside a 13% rise in school-climate satisfaction
- A widely cited CASEL meta-analysis found character and connection-focused programming associated with an 11-percentile-point gain in academic achievement.
Real Stories, Real Change
It Started With Rachel. It Continues With You.
Every day, students choose kindness because of Rachel’s story. Educators rethink how they lead. Campuses grow safer, closer, and more compassionate. These aren’t just anecdotes; they’re ripple effects of a single life and a single challenge.
Consider Our Other Programs
Programs That Fit Your School's Needs
Every school is different. That’s why our offerings are tailored to fit each learning environment; from foundational character-building in elementary school to student leadership and culture change as students grow.
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School Challenges
We Help Schools Address Today's Toughest Issues
From bullying to positive behavior support, Rachel’s Challenge equips elementary schools with practical, age-appropriate tools to build a stronger school culture from day one.
Prevent Bullying
Create a school culture where kindness and respect are the norm. Our anti-bullying strategies empower students to become upstanders, not bystanders.
Stop School Violence
Address the root causes of school violence before they escalate. We help schools foster safer environments through proactive connection and support.
Prevent School Shootings
Early intervention and student engagement save lives. Rachel’s Challenge has been directly credited with preventing multiple school shootings.
Stop Youth Gun Violence
Equip your campus with tools to reduce threats and promote peaceful conflict resolution. Compassion and connection are your best prevention strategies.
Support Mental Health
Support student mental wellness with practical, peer-driven tools. We make mental health approachable and actionable across every grade level.
Stop Teen Suicide
Help students see their value and build resilience before a crisis hits. Our programs have led to hundreds of suicide interventions, and lives saved.
Stop Youth Self-Harm
Students in pain often turn inward. We help them turn toward hope, connection, and trusted adults instead.
Encourage Digital Citizenship
Teach students to lead with empathy; online and off. Our approach builds awareness around digital behavior, responsibility, and emotional impact.
Apply Positive Behavior Support
Reinforce a culture of kindness through consistent, student-led behavior models. Rachel’s Challenge enhances PBIS and other campus-wide systems.
School Challenges
Elementary Program FAQ
Still deciding? These are the questions elementary principals and counselors ask us most often before they book.
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LinkUp is recommended for grades K–6, and is most effective with grades K–5. Schools with older elementary students (5th–6th grade) can also add our Elementary Chain Reaction workshop to fully impact and engage with older students. Our Rachel’s Story assembly is also an excellent and appropriate choice for 5th and 6th grade.
