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Early HeartSmarts® Ages 3-6 Price $179.95
For Classroom Or Home Use
Give young children a strong foundation for future learning
What young children learn before their formal education profoundly
affects their performance in school and the rest of their lives.
Research shows acquiring social and emotional skills early is
essential for success in today’s classrooms. Early HeartSmarts is
fun and engaging and was scientifically developed for children ages 3-6
so they could learn fun, simple, but powerful skills that build a strong
foundation for their future years of learning. Children learn about working together in small
groups, problem-solving, creativity, emotion self-regulation and the importance of the heart as
Early HeartSmarts eases the transition from the home to the classroom environment.
One of the keys to the
positive reception by Cutting-edge science and research at the Institute of HeartMath and by other entities over the past 20
children to the new years are incorporated in this program, which precedes the HeartSmarts program released last year for
Early HeartSmarts grades 3-5. IHM is an international leader in stress reduction and emotion management techniques and
program is its technology and has established that the heart plays a central role in optimizing the body’s cognitive,
simplicity that allows sensory, hormonal and information processing systems.
it to connect with 3-,
4- and 5-year-olds."
Early HeartSmarts Program Materials:
Teacher’s Guide:
The instructor manual provides all the essential information to successfully implement the program. Each
of the eleven lessons is organized with overview, objectives, materials, teaching tips, activities and
suggested dialogue. Support pieces at the end of each lesson include the parent connection, additional
ideas and activities and recommended books. Song Lyrics, Parent Letters, and Follow Up practices are
featured in the last section of this guide for easy access and additional support.
Introductory DVD:
The short, narrated PowerPoint presentation introduces core concepts, skills, and materials.
Music CD:
Besides a heartbeat sound, there are six engaging songs and an instrumental version of “A Little Wheel
Turning in My Heart.”
Anatomical Model Heart:
The squishy, anatomically correct heart serves as a physical
model for conversation about the functions of the heart.
Bear Heart Puppet:
The puppet plays a crucial role as facilitator and teacher in the program. Use a normal, pleasant voice
when speaking through the puppet in lessons. This puppet is surface-washable only. Use lukewarm
water and sponge with Woolite® or other mild laundry detergent to wet and lather fur. Rinse surface with
sponge. Dry by gently squeezing between towels. After it’s dry, brush with wire dog brush to fluff the fur.
Stethoscope:
This instructional device is to be used only under adult supervision and guidance. Children should not be
left alone to play with this device. Instructions and cautions are printed on the box.
Heart Ball:
Heart Ball uses the fun of play (a gentle game of catch) to help
children express positive emotions. Surface washable.
Heart Pillow:
This fluffy red pillow with the blue hand invites children to use it when feeling upset or out of sorts. They
can either hold it to their chest or sit on it while practicing one of the self-regulation techniques. Surface
“Love is essential washable.
to balance the
complexities of The Kissing Hand (Children's Book):
modern life.” This classic story that wonderfully illustrates the
power of positive emotions in relationships.
Doc Childre
the founder of Photo Emotion Cards:
HeartMath 10 cards that help children better identify five different emotional states.
The cards are spaced out over three lessons.
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Institute of HeartMath Emotion Spinner:
Early HeartSmarts Children’s knowledge and understanding of different
Program Developer emotions through several fun activities is expanded.
Jeff Goelitz explains
Early HeartSmarts: Problem-Solving Cards:
"Because children at Six cards showing typical age-related situations are presented to children
this age (3-5) live so over three lessons to help activate problem-solving choices and skills.
much in their hearts
and operate so much Problem-Solving Poster:
more from their This graphic illustrates three steps that can help
emotions than their guide students in the problem-solving processes.
thinking brain, the
program builds on Heart Stickers:
what children know, or Two sheets of heart stickers for Kissing Hand activities.
at least can experience,
starting with the basic Why Heart-Based Education?
functions and location HeartMath research has identified a measurable physiological state that underlies optimal learning and
of the physical heart performance. In this state, our emotions are calm, and our brain, nervous system and other bodily
and then expanding systems function with increased synchronization and harmony. In simple terms, we’re highly in sync –
into the "emotional physically, mentally and emotionally. This in turn, facilitates the higher cognitive processes critical for
heart," where children focusing attention, reasoning and creativity – all essential for effective learning, academic achievement
recognize and discuss and social success.
basic emotions like
happy, sad, afraid, mad Research Says Students who experience Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
and peaceful.” for School Performance:
* Improve math, literacy and social studies skills
"From there, children * Have higher achievement test scores and grades and no decreases in standardized test scores
learn self-regulation * Improve learning-to-learn skills
techniques like Shift * Develop better problem-solving and planning ability
and Shine™ (created * Use higher-level reasoning strategies "Early HeartSmarts is based on
specifically for the * Show improvement in reading comprehension nearly two decades of research on
HeartSmarts programs) emotional physiology conducted at
to either better manage Research Says Students who experience the Institute of HeartMath."
their feelings and learn Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
skills to generate for School Behaviors: "The successfful Salt Lake City
positive emotions. * Participate more in class School District pilot program
Music, stories and * Demonstrate more pro-social behavior demonstrates that a curriculum
games are spread * Have fewer absences and improved attendance which focuses on teaching young
throughout the * Show reductions in aggression and disruptions children about their emotions and
program to reinforce * Are on track to graduate and less likely to drop out teaching them basic emotion-
key learning outcomes. * Are more likely to work out their own way of learning refocusing skills can produce
Also, the program is dramatic results."
fun and encourages Research Says Students who experience
children to access their Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Dr. Robert Rees
hearts, where they can for School Attitudes: Institute of HeartMath Director
experience the richness of Education and Humanities
* Have a stronger sense of community
of positive feelings like * Exhibit higher academic motivation and educational aspirations
love, care, appreciation * Show better understanding of consequences of behavior
and joy." * Have greater ability to cope with school stressors
* Show more positive attitudes toward school and learning
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or to obtain personalized coaching in the HeartMath System
please contact Barclay Simpson @ tel. 660.849.2026,
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