Especially for Kids

(Includes instructions and aids in Spanish. For  adults and children ages 4 and above.)

Play it at home or in the classroom
The first player to reach the heart in the center of the board wins in HeartMath’s new Wild Ride to the Heart™ game. But the whole family will soon learn that the true fun in playing Wild Ride – again and again – is because it makes you feel good in your heart. Wild Ride teaches children about recognizing, expressing and balancing their emotions. For those who are lucky, the journey to the finish will be smooth, but chances are they’ll have a Wild Ride as they make funny faces, tell stories and have lots of fun. It’s good for the heart.  More info »

Approved for Constant Cuddling
The Fuzzy bear with the great big heart is bringing smiles to everyone from toddlers to grandparents and you can have your very own. Heart Bear wears a big HeartMath to remind everyone how good it feels to be heart centered. It’s so important to your health and well-being to always listen to your heart wisdom and intelligence, from the moment you rise until the lights go out at night. Heart Bear, which is nearly a foot high and made of 100% polyester fiber, has undergone rigorous child safety tests.  More info »

MP3 audio file

Warm Your Child's Heart
Six fun and uplifting songs, an instrumental version of A Little Wheel Turning in My Heart and heart beat sounds uplift and teach children about heart feelings and emotions. They reinforce the concepts of Shift and Shine®, a scientifically developed self-regulation technique that gives children an early start at developing and strengthening positive attitudes and emotions. Sing along and have fun!
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Teaching Children to Love: 80 Games & Fun Activities for Raising Balanced Children in Unbalanced Times e-Book     By Doc Childre

Kid Tested and Approved
Teaching Children to Love presents new perspectives and building blocks for new levels of intelligence, emotional management, deeper communication and self-security – helping children feel positive and hopeful. This e-Book includes an explanation of the physiology of heart intelligence, instructions for three of HeartMath’s core techniques and easy-to-use, entertaining games and activities. Each activity has a learning purpose, step-by-step instructions and variations. This is for parents, childcare providers, counselors and everyone who is responsible for loving, educating and caring for children. All games are kid tested and kid approved.

For ages 6 months to 19 years, with variations for any age group.

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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.

Piloted and reviewed by preschool teachers, administrators and early childhood experts, Early HeartSmarts guides young children through several key goals:

• Recognizing and understanding basic emotional states
• Regulating emotions
• Skills for strengthening expression of positive feelings
• Skills for improving peer relations
• Skills for developing problem-solving skills

Program Materials Include:

• Teacher’s Guide:
  The instructor manual provides all the essential information to successfully implement the program. Each of the 11 lessons is organized with purpose and materials, quick steps, scripted lessons, recommended books, parent connection, music lyrics, and support activities. Song lyrics are featured in the last section for easy access.
• Introductory CD:
  A short, narrated power point that introduces core concepts, skills, and materials
• Music CD:
  Besides heart beat sounds, there are six beautifully sung songs and an instrumental version of 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. The surface of the puppet can be washed with cold water.
• Problem-Solving Cards:
  Six cards showing typical age-related issues are presented to children over three lessons to help activate problem as an optional choice.

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