Heart to Heart

Developed by an Educational Psychologist

Transform your classroom culture from the inside out. In today’s busy school environment, we often tell children to "be kind," but we rarely teach them the psychological muscles required to do it. Heart to Heart is a comprehensive, six-week social and emotional learning (SEL) intervention designed specifically for Key Stage 1 and 2 (Ages 5–11).

Moving beyond surface-level manners, this programme uses evidence-based psychological principles to help pupils understand the "why" behind their emotions and the impact of their actions on others.

What’s Inside the Toolkit?

This digital download provides a structured, week-by-week roadmap to building a more empathetic, regulated, and cohesive classroom community:

• Week 1: The Invisible Bucket – Understanding self-awareness and how our actions affect the "emotional reserves" of others.
• Week 2: Detective Eyes – A guide to reading non-verbal cues and micro-expressions to identify feelings before they escalate.
• Week 3: In Someone Else’s Shoes – Shifting from sympathy to perspective-taking using the "Emotion Glasses" technique.
• Week 4: The Power of the Pause – Teaching emotional regulation through the "Guard Dog vs. Wise Owl" (Amygdala Hijack) framework.
• Week 5: Heart-to-Ear Communication – Masterclass in Active Listening and the "I feel... when... because..." formula.
• Week 6: The Ripple Effect – Empowering pupils to see themselves as community builders through the "Social Echo."

Key Features:

• EP-Approved Frameworks: Grounded in Theory of Mind, Cognitive Empathy, and Neurobiology.
• Printable Classroom Assets: Includes the Emotion Detective’s Toolkit poster, Calm Down Menus, and the Classroom Kindness Contract.
• Interactive Hooks: Engaging stories (like Sam and the Invisible Bucket), optical illusions, and physical metaphors to make abstract concepts "stick."
• Differentiated Support: Specific adaptations for both KS1 (pupils/visuals) and KS2 (nuance/grey areas).

Perfect For:

• Class Teachers looking for a ready-to-go PSHE/SEL curriculum.
• SENCos & Inclusion Leads seeking a targeted intervention for social skills groups.
• Educational Support Staff running nurture groups or lunchtime clubs.
• Homeschooling Parents wanting to strengthen sibling bonds and emotional intelligence.

Stop managing conflict and start building connection. Help your pupils move from "me" to "we" with the Heart to Heart Toolkit.

Digital Download Includes: 1 x Comprehensive Facilitator Guide (PDF), Printable Posters, Activity Sheets, and Pupil Worksheets.