We are raising a generation of children who are more anxious and emotionally overwhelmed than ever before. Educators are exhausted, families are overwhelmed, and in this context, learning has become a daily challenge.
Our Story
Kuará School was born from a question that kept growing over time:
The school system we have today no longer meets the needs of today's children.
Inspired by innovative educational models in Brazil and around the world, Kuará's founder began exploring new ways to rethink education in light of today's challenges: excessive screen time, limited contact with nature, and profound changes in children's daily lives.
In 2019, Kuará began as a nature-based play space, created to offer what is often missing from traditional education: free play, meaningful contact with nature, hands-on learning, and the development of essential life skills. This vision gave rise to our holiday camps, nature play Saturdays, and workshops for families and educators.
As our work evolved, so did our understanding of where we could make the greatest impact. In 2023, we expanded our work by opening an after-school program and began partnering with public schools through talks, teacher training, and educational projects.
Working closely with schools and families, we encountered the same reality time and again:
- educators overwhelmed by increasingly challenging behaviors;
- families doing their best, often without the support or guidance they need;
- children struggling with attention, relationships, and emotional self-regulation.
The problem wasn't a lack of commitment. What was missing were the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate a new and far more complex reality.
That was when we realized that the greatest challenge facing education today is not academic content. It is emotions, relationships, and behavior.
And we decided to dedicate our work to addressing exactly that.
Our Mission
Our mission is to support educators and families in developing the emotional skills that underpin learning, healthy relationships, and children's overall well-being.
Today, Kuará works alongside schools and families by providing:
- accessible, science-based knowledge about child development;
- practical strategies for understanding and responding to children's behavior;
- tools that reduce conflict and strengthen relationships.
More than introducing new ideas, Kuará translates science into everyday practice, empowering the people on the front lines of education to confidently face the challenges of modern childhood.
Transforming lives. Building futures
7
years of impact
2000 +
children reached
300 +
trained educators
Explore Our Projects
Initiatives that strengthen relationships, empower communities, and protect childhood.
Conversation circles
Conversation circles that support families and communities in nurturing and protecting children.
Family support
Guidance and support for families through workshops, discussion groups, and parenting education.
Training Programs
Practical, innovative training for educators and families on emotional education (SEL), child development, and early childhood.
Your Support Can Transform a Child's Future
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What Our Partners Say About Us
Kuará is a powerful force for social transformation, caring for our children with dedication and compassion.
Israel de Sant'Anna
President of the Municipal Council for Children's and Adolescents' Rights of Búzios
Kuará brought our community a transformative vision of the school as a place of belonging and care.
Karla Agualuza
Director of the Creche Ivonete
Búzios
Having Kuará as part of our network is an honor. Their innovative projects are transforming education and strengthening society.
Julio Almeida
Social Projects Manager at the do Instituto da Criança
With warmth and genuine care, Kuará gave us an inspiring talk on the role of emotions in learning.
Virginia Mello
Manager of the Happy Hands
