For classroom use

New social and emotional intelligence curriculum bridges academic and emotional learning
HeartSmarts teaches students to manage stress, improve learning and strengthen relationships. Based on the Institute of HeartMath’s innovative research into the physiology of learning, HeartSmarts gives students a core set of tools and strategies that become part of the meaningful rituals and routines in their classrooms, intervention groups or after-school programs.

HeartSmarts is organized into five modules; short lessons within each module use experiential learning for problem-solving and collaborative discussion on topics related to school performance. Through minimal practice and reflection, students develop “habits of the heart” that improve learner readiness, motivation, behavior management and classroom climate. Students love HeartSmarts.

Program Components Include:
• The Leader’s Guide: Summary of the modules, rubric for skill development and relevant research.
• A series of 20 slides and a presentation flip book for presenting key ideas.
• Five Module Booklets, each with 4 or 5 core learning experiences and follow-up activities, handouts and task cards.
• Three classroom posters to keep core concepts visible.
• Assessment activities
• CD Rom: Introductory video for teachers, a PowerPoint slide show presents key ideas to students for each module and a short movie for lesson 2.  More info »