"Studies show that children only spend 38.5 minutes per week or 33.4 hours a year in meaningful conversation with their parents and they spend 1,500 hours watching television? (American Family Research Council, 1990 & Harpers' November 1999). Most children spend 900 hours per year in school, therefore it is vital that schools resume a proactive role in helping families and communities by developing caring, respectful environments where student learn core, ethical values.

Character Education promotes academic excellence because it lays a foundation for all learning that takes place in schools...It helps educators...prepare children for their future by laying a foundation for learning by creating caring and respectful school environments. Teachers are reporting that their jobs become easier because there are less discipline and behavioral problems that detract from teaching time. (The Character Education Partner (CEP), March 2004).

Educators from preschool through eighth grade have found a new friend in Zink the Zebra who helps teach children understanding, respect, compassion and acceptance of individual differences. Why not try Zink today!

"We found the materials from Zink to be invaluable in accomplishing our objectives with...children."

-Marcy Coppernoll, R.N., M.S., and Curriculum Coordinator-
Hult Health Education Center in Peoria, IL

Zink enters the classroom through complete education programs, ready for implementation with all the needed materials. Get a taste of each one through the links below, then order an inspection copy by contacting Zink the Zebra Foundation at
                     865-584-0170 or email patty@zink.org.

Preschool
Through a series of five interactive lessons that are facilitated by a Preschool teacher, children learn the concepts of same and different, and what makes each one of us special.

K-8 Zink
Grade specific educational modules are designed to help provide children and young adults with the tools to handle negative and sometimes hurtful situations in a positive manner.  This character-building program promotes self-respect and good decision-making skills.

On-line Store
Order fun Zinkwear and other merchandise for gifts or to support your Zink program!