Breaking Generational Patterns and Nurturing Emotional Intelligence
Three years of impact in Delaware.
At Teach Zen, our mission is to provide the early childhood community with the self care tools needed to manage BIG emotions. Increasing the emotional intelligence of our community with social emotional learning (SEL) programming, workforce development, and SEL events and performances.
Emotional wellness is the foundation of lifelong learning. Nearly 1 in 4 children under eight have experienced two or more adverse childhood experiences that can profoundly impact their growth and development. We're committed to changing this narrative.
“I have met extraordinary educators doing their best with limited resources and children whose emotional needs often go unmet.”
A Message From Our Founder
Three years ago, just months after Teach Zen became a 501(c)(3), I walked into a child care center that held a special place in my heart. More than twenty years earlier, I had walked through those same doors as a young mother dropping off my daughter. This time, I returned as the founder of Teach Zen to share a program that had been years in the making.
One Love, One Heart was born from my experiences as an educator, child care owner, and community advocate. When I began reaching out to child care owners throughout Wilmington, they believed in the vision and said yes. I remember shedding tears of joy as we launched our first programs in the 19805 zip code—my own neighborhood—through a partnership with Parent Information Center and Family SHADE.
Since then, Teach Zen has expanded into additional communities across Delaware, bringing social-emotional learning experiences to children, educators, and families through programs like One Love, One Heart, CommuniCare, and Summer of Feelings. What began in a handful of child care centers has grown into partnerships with schools, community organizations, DSCYF, Nemours Children's Health, and funders who share our belief that every child deserves the tools to thrive.
Along the way, I have witnessed both the challenges and the possibilities within early childhood education. I have met educators doing extraordinary work with limited resources and children whose emotional needs often go unmet. Those experiences have only strengthened my commitment to this mission.
The need for social-emotional learning has never been greater, especially in our youngest learners. Teach Zen exists to ensure that children, families, and educators have access to the support, connection, and healing-centered practices they deserve.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Kyma Fulgence
Founder & Executive Director
In 3 Years We Have:
Our Programs
Every individual plays a crucial role in breaking cycles of trauma and building emotional resilience. Whether you're a parent, educator, community leader, or passionate supporter, Teach Zen offers transformative pathways to nurture emotional intelligence. Explore how we're empowering children, supporting educators, and strengthening communities through compassionate, trauma-informed approaches that create lasting, meaningful change.
Children
Empowering young minds through music, movement, and mindfulness. Our 12-week interactive program helps children develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness.
Educators
Transform your classroom into a compassionate learning environment. We provide professional development, self-care tools, and trauma-informed strategies to support educators' emotional well-being.
Partnerships
Create lasting change by joining our mission. Whether through corporate sponsorship, in-kind donations, or collaborative partnerships, you can help build more resilient, supportive learning communities.
Organizations We’ve Worked With
“The resounding success of KYMA’s workshop is undoubtedly reflected in the feedback from the participants. Each and every one of them, without exception, rated their experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. Their testimonials speak volumes about KYMA’s workshop’s profound impact on their well-being and creative practice.”
“In her workshops KYMA provides a safe and nurturing space, with gentle guidance for a powerful personal experience. As she exposes participants to various instruments and their sounds, she encourages a unique mindfulness practice. KYMA provides an essential creative resource in our community and the Delaware Art Museum is committed to supporting her programming.”
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Watch: Mindfulness
Kyma Fulgence, founder of Teach Zen Inc., was honored in The Monthly Purpose Community Spotlight for her dedication to mental health and mindfulness. In this inspiring feature, Kyma shares her personal journey and the tools she’s developed to support emotional balance and healing.
This spotlight highlights Kyma’s passion for breaking generational cycles and fostering resilience in communities. Watch the full video and see how Teach Zen is creating meaningful change.