Radical Ray
Helping Kids Grow from the Inside Out!
Empowering Children Aged 7–10 with Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
Rollin’ in the Kind Bus: School Visits That Build Resilience & Kindness
Meet Bobbi Chegwyn, Aussie-behavior nerd turned school bus driver and now author of Radical Ray, inspiring social-emotional learning from the bus to the classroom.
So, what is the Kind Bus Visit all about?
School isn’t just about what happens in the classroom; it starts on the bus.
As a former school bus driver (and Aussie human behavior coach turned children’s author), I saw firsthand how much those rides shape a child’s day.
That’s why I created Kind Bus Visits: interactive author sessions for kids ages 7–10 that blend storytelling, social-emotional learning, and a little bit of secret-agent fun.
In these sessions, students are trained as Kind Bus Agents and learn “secret codes” of human behavior that most teenagers don’t even know. Through laughter, real-life bus stories, and Radical Ray’s world, kids discover how perspective is a magic key, kindness boomerangs back, courage creates change, and everyone has needs that drive behavior.
Each visit ends with a special Agent Oath Ceremony, where students earn their official Kind Bus Agent badge or certificate, a reminder that they have the power to make their bus, their classroom, and their friendships kinder, safer, and stronger.
Session Length: Each Kind Bus Visit runs for 45–60 minutes, giving students plenty of time to dive into the “secret agent training,” practice the codes through interactive activities, and finish with the official Agent Oath Ceremony.
For Children
They get to be part of something fun and memorable: a secret agent training.
They walk away with real tools (the 5 Secret Codes) that make them feel smarter, more capable, and more in control of their feelings and friendships.
They gain a sense of belonging and significance by earning a badge/oath — they feel proud and recognized.
The result? A happier, calmer school day that starts on the bus and carries into the classroom.
This isn’t “just another author visit.” It’s an interactive SEL program disguised as fun.
It reinforces core social-emotional learning outcomes (perspective-taking, empathy, resilience, courage) that align with curriculum and classroom goals.
By targeting the bus environment, it reduces friction before kids even enter the classroom — meaning calmer, more focused students.
Teachers don’t have to prep or do extra work — it’s turnkey, engaging, and leaves kids buzzing.
Parents love that their child isn’t just reading stories, but learning skills for real life.
They see their child come home proud with a certificate/badge and new language for talking about feelings and friendships.
They get support in raising resilient, kind, emotionally intelligent kids without it feeling heavy or preachy.
Bonus: Parents can use the “secret agent codes” at home as easy conversation starters.
Learn more about the stories behind these visits in the Radical Ray books.
If you’re a teacher, principal, or school administrator and would like to learn more
about bringing The Kind Bus Visit to your school, I’d love to hear from you.
For questions, queries, or to book a visit, simply fill out the form below and I’ll be in touch.