keep calm. care on.

Early childhood educators are important; we want you to care for your health and wellness. We want to help you be the best YOU that you can be. This year we are giving you a fantastic resource to help you with your health and wellness, at no cost to you…a gift subscription to Calm.

thread has purchased a subscription to CALM for 1,700 early childhood educators to enjoy! thread is excited to celebrate early childhood educators with this special gift.

The subscription period started on May 12, 2023, so activate your subscription today to get the most out of this free gift! Read on for details to get started.

What is Calm?

Calm is the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation. It has been named by the Center for Humane Technology as “the world’s happiest app.” The Calm app can be used for meditation, sleeping, music, nature sounds, body movement, and audio programs by mindfulness experts. Calm will offer you a variety of content ranging from 1-minute breathing exercises to 60+ minute meditations. The Calm app has a children’s section and is a tool that you can use in your classroom. Your Calm subscription gives you unlimited access to the full library of content at calm.com and in the Calm app for two years! As an extra bonus, you can share your Calm app with five family members, friends, or colleagues. This means you can use this with your staff or in your classroom!

Activate Your Free Calm Subscription

The Calm app can be used on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Tour the Calm app

Web Browser Instructions:

To activate your subscription, visit: https://www.calm.com/b2b/thread/subscribe
This must be done on a web or mobile browser (not in the app itself).

Once on the page:

  1. Click “Log in” to sign in to your existing Calm account or click “Sign up for free” if you have never created a Calm account before.
  2. If you choose “Sign up for free,” create an account using a personal email address.
  3. Enter the Group Code: thread23 in the box provided to activate the subscription on your Calm account
  4. Open the Calm web browser at Calm.com (or download the Calm app on your smart phone or tablet) and log in to your account to access the premium content.
  5. To confirm that you have successfully logged into your Calm Premium account, click “Profile” then “Manage Subscription.” Your screen should say “You have Calm Premium!”
  6. Once you’ve signed up, you can add up to 5 dependents (age 16 years or older) via the “Manage Subscription” page inside your Calm account at Calm.com.

Smartphone or Tablet Instructions:

  1. Download and open the Calm app. For an Android device, use Google Play. For an Apple device, use the App Store. If you already have an existing Calm account, go to your Settings > Link Employer Subscription and follow steps 3 and 4 below.
    Google Play
  2. Create an account with a personal email address and go to Profile > Settings > Link Employer Subscription.
  3. Click on Redeem via Group Code and enter: thread23 
  4. Enter your credentials to activate your free subscription. If at any point you’re asked to enter your organization name, please enter: thread
  5. Once you’ve signed up, you can add up to 5 dependents (age 16 years or older) via the “Manage Subscription” page inside your Calm account at Calm.com. 

Need help? 

View the Sign-Up Guide or reach out to the Calm Support Team with any questions.

Calm Workshops

thread and Calm cohosted two workshops for you to get to know Calm better. These workshops assisted with navigating the Calm app as well as provided some mental health guidance. Enjoy these recordings of the workshops!

Stress and Burnout & Calm Tour

Stress and burnout are something that many of us have experienced before. By understanding how it happens and recognizing the signs, you can flag problem situations early. During this workshop, participants learn the difference between stress and burnout, identify their stressors, and discuss ways to minimize it in their daily routines.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover evolutionary purpose of stress response
  • Reflect objectively on current relationships with stress and burnout
  • Analyze key differences between stress and burnout
  • Identify relationship between core values and burnout
  • Build resilience through stress and burnout recovery strategies
Watch Now

Stress and Burnout & Calm Tour

Stress and burnout are something that many of us have experienced before. By understanding how it happens and recognizing the signs, you can flag problem situations early. During this workshop, participants learn the difference between stress and burnout, identify their stressors, and discuss ways to minimize it in their daily routines.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover evolutionary purpose of stress response
  • Reflect objectively on current relationships with stress and burnout
  • Analyze key differences between stress and burnout
  • Identify relationship between core values and burnout
  • Build resilience through stress and burnout recovery strategies
Watch Now

Important Subscription Terms

Your Calm subscription will end on May 12, 2025. At that time, you may choose to extend your subscription with your own payment method. 

thread is not responsible for any additional app purchases, third-party purchases, or data captured within the Calm app. Calm needs a streaming service (WiFi/Data connection) to work. This may be of additional cost to you and is not provided by thread. Your Calm subscription gives you unlimited access to the full library of content at calm.com and in the Calm app. Please note that Calm only shares aggregated user data. For more information, see their privacy policy at calm.com/privacy.

These programs are made possible through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA).