The adventure that students embark on in Xello K-2 is a non-violent mystery that underlines not only the variety of work and workers in a community, but the importance of every worker in a community. In Xello K-2, the Xello Lessons are the Locations students explore in Career Town. Students explore six locations where characters have similar kinds of jobs or perform similar tasks because they have each taken the same career path.
Check out this recording to learn about the topics they address and the learning outcomes they achieve. In addition, see how educators can access resources to bring this program to life with your youngest learners, and gather insights to learn about each student.
This session will cover:
- An overview of the K-2 student experience
- Resources to help introduce Xello K-2 and Career Town to your students
- Extension activities to support the work your students are doing in Xello
- Classroom delivery guide to help you create a career development roadmap for students.
Upcoming sessions
- Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET
Recording
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Additional resources
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PDFXello for elementary pacing guidesUse these guides to simplify your experience with delivering Xello in your elementary classroom. Links to supporting resources and lesson plans provide everything you need.
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PDFXello K-5: Recommended scope and sequenceGrade-by-grade activities to get your elementary students engaged in self-discovery and career exploration learning.
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Supplementary resource
Supplementary resourceIntroducing Career Town to studentsUse the resources on this page to help introduce Xello K-2 and Career Town to your students from kindergarten to second grade. The video and the handout will help get students started!
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Supplementary resource
Supplementary resourceLesson resources for Xello K-2Use these Xello K-2 resources to help students get the most out of Career Town.
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Supplementary resource
Supplementary resourceExtension activities for Xello K-2These extension activities support the work your students are doing in Xello. Use them to help introduce and build on Xello activities.
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Short Video
Short VideoIntroduction to Xello K-2Check out the video to learn how future-readiness can begin as early as Kindergarten. See how students are taken on an age appropriate adventure around Career Town to help Detective Jill find the missing workers who have been lured away by Ernestine McNohire.
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Short Video
Short VideoTrouble in Career Town!Share or show this short video with your students before they begin to help get them excited to get started!