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Social-Emotional Learning Enrichment Classes That Help Children Practice Heart Skills Through Interactive Learning

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Imagine welcoming an enrichment class into your classroom where children aren't simply told to be kind—they're invited to practice kindness. Where they don't just hear about listening—they experience it. Where problem solving, friendship, communication, and caring for others come alive through storytelling, conversation, music & movement, hands-on learning games, and creative art projects.

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That's the heart behind Heart Skills: Circle Time with Puppet Pals.

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Heart Skills is an interactive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) enrichment program created specifically for preschool and early childhood classrooms. Our goal is to partner with teachers by providing engaging experiences that help children develop important social-emotional skills while allowing teachers the opportunity to observe, reflect, and celebrate each child's growth.

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Every Child Has a Heart Worth Growing

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Young children are learning much more than letters and numbers.

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They're learning how to:

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• Listen to others

• Express their thoughts with kindness

• Take turns

• Solve problems together

• Recognize and understand feelings

• Encourage friends

• Work together

• Build healthy relationships

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These skills develop through meaningful practice.

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Heart Skills creates opportunities for children to participate, think, communicate, and grow together through interactive Circle Time experiences that are joyful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate.

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A Different Kind of Enrichment Experience

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Every Heart Skills class includes carefully planned activities that encourage children to actively participate in learning.

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Children experience:

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• Puppet-led storytelling

• Interactive Circle Time conversations

• Music and movement

• Cooperative games

• Creative Art Projects

• Opportunities to share ideas

• Meaningful classroom discussions

• Take-home family connections

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Each lesson focuses on one Heart Skill while helping children practice what they are learning together.

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Begin with a FREE Discovery Class

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Every partnership begins with a FREE Heart Skills Discovery Class.

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During this special introductory visit, children meet Moxie, who welcomes them into the Heart Skills experience through the

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Discovery Class theme:

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"Words and Actions Show What Is in Our Hearts."

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Children participate in:

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• Interactive storytelling

• Circle Time discussion

• Songs and movement

• A special Build a Heart Helper Friend activity

• Opportunities to answer questions and share ideas

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The Discovery Class gives teachers and directors the opportunity to experience Heart Skills before deciding whether to continue with weekly enrichment classes.

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The Journey Continues with the Puppet Pals

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After the Discovery Class, children continue their Heart Skills journey through weekly enrichment classes featuring a variety of Puppet Pals.

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Each Puppet Pal has unique personality traits that reflect everyday experiences of children ages three through six.

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Some Puppet Pals are learning to:

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• Listen

• Take turns

• Solve problems

• Use kind words

• Handle disappointment

• Include others

• Encourage friends

• Understand feelings

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Rather than simply telling children what they should do, each Puppet Pal invites them into the story, encouraging children to think, discuss, and discover helpful choices together.

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Why Teachers Love Heart Skills

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Heart Skills isn't just designed for children.

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It's designed to support teachers, too.

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During each enrichment class, teachers have the opportunity to step back from leading the lesson and become intentional observers.

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As children participate naturally, teachers can watch:

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• How children communicate with peers.

• How they respond during discussions.

• Their willingness to participate.

• Emerging leadership skills.

• Problem-solving strategies.

• Listening skills.

• Social interactions.

• Emotional responses.

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These observations often provide valuable insights that are difficult to notice while actively teaching the class.

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After each visit, teachers receive a Teacher Observation & Reflection Handout designed to help them reflect on what they observed and consider ways to continue encouraging children's social-emotional growth throughout the week.

 

Rather than adding more work to a teacher's day, Heart Skills provides an opportunity to observe children through a new lens while another educator leads the learning experience.

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Why Families Love Heart Skills

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Learning doesn't end when class is over.

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Each Heart Skills lesson includes a Family Connection Handout that travels home with every child.

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Families discover:

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• The Heart Skill their child explored.

• A simple summary of the lesson.

• Conversation starters for home.

• Easy family activities that reinforce the Heart Skill.

• Encouragement for continuing the learning together.

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Parents and caregivers gain meaningful insight into what their child is learning—not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.

 

These simple connections help families celebrate how their child's heart is growing while strengthening the partnership between home and school.

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Designed for Early Childhood Programs

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Heart Skills: Circle Time with Puppet Pals is available for:

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• Preschools

• Child Care Centers

• Family Child Care Homes

• Church Preschools

• Homeschool Groups

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Classes are brought directly to your location, making it easy to provide engaging Social-Emotional Learning experiences without requiring teachers to prepare additional lessons or materials.

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Schedule Your FREE Discovery Class​​​

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I'd love the opportunity to introduce your children to Heart Skills: Circle Time with Puppet Pals through our FREE Discovery Class.

Whether you're a preschool director, child care owner, family child care provider, church preschool leader, or homeschool educator, Heart Skills is designed to come directly to your program and provide meaningful Social-Emotional Learning experiences that children enjoy, teachers appreciate, and families continue at home.

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Ready to learn more?

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Complete the Discovery Class Request Form below, and I'll personally contact you to answer your questions, learn more about your program, and schedule a convenient time for your FREE Discovery Class. You can also call (517)246-8338 to book the FREE Discovery Class or ask any questions you may have.

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Together, let's help children discover that their words and actions can show what is in their hearts—one Heart Skill at a time.

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