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Get HEARTSMART Y6
Get HEARTSMART Y5
Get HEARTSMART Y4
Get HEARTSMART Y3
Get HEARTSMART Y2
Get HEARTSMART Y1
My HeartSmart Tool-belt
Looking at Boris’ special tools to learn what it means to be HeartSmart
Boris' Beginnings
Boris the robot story- which voice should you listen to?
Powerful Poses
Boss v Leader
Words have power
Batteries
Power Plus
Power
Becoming Boris
Using junk materials to dress up as Boris
Build-a-Boris
Using junk materials to dress up as Boris
Stone Trainers
Lion Heart
Reap what you sow
Inside Out
Heart Decisions
Feelings Bingo
Fill Boris’ Toolbox
Roll a dice to find the missing tools from Boris’ toolbox
Boris Shapes
Make a robot from 2D shapes.
Secret Scenarios
Watch What You Watch Watch
Wily wolf
Guard your Heart
Bright Hearts
What goes in, must come out - Worms!
How do they feel?
Learning to read facial expressions and body language to understand how someone is feeling
Happy and you know it
Song to demonstrate different emotions.
Tying the Knot
Letter of Thanks
Family Recipe
My squad
Love Map
Guess Who?
My heart is full
Talking about the things we love and how they make us feel.
Boris Face dough
Different emotions using play dough
Healthy Food, Healthy Heart
Sleep Well
Healthy Minds
Full or Empty?
Boris Face Plate
Healthy Choices
Heart hunt
Looking for hidden hearts
Boris’ Hanging Hearts
Heart rewards for children who are caught being kind.
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y6
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y5
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y4
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y3
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y2
Get HEARTSMART Reflection Y1
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y6
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y5
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y4
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y3
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y2
Don’t Forget to Let Love in! Y1
I am loved!
Learning that each one of us is loved, special and important
VIP Crowns
Design and make a crown
What are you worth?
Gunner
Heart to heart
Wear it with pride
I am cubes
Pants!
My favourite things
Thinking about our favourite things and how they are all different.
Mirror, mirror
Describe self in mirror and draw a self-portrait
People say I am
Make the Right Voice Choice
Brilliant me ball
Love is...
Trash or Truth
Truth or Lies
My Heart
Talking about how we demonstrate different emotions.
I am special because I am…
Game to encourage children to think about why they are special.
Thumbs Up
Under Pressure
One in a million
Moana 'I Know Who You Are'
Meaning of my Name
Would you Rather?
Twinkle Twinkle
Thinking about what makes our friends special.
I am special song
Children to suggest reasons they are special
Gratitude jar
Allocating Resources
Don’t agree with I don’t like me
Growing gratitude
Boundin
Marshmallow Test
Who am I?
Children to find different objects they like
Fingerprint tree
Looking at uniqueness of fingerprints
Signs to Spot
Help!
Hands up!
Love yourself
Heartbeat
Taking Care of Me
EYFS has talent
Demonstrating our different skills and talents.
All about me ball
Circle time to tell the other children about yourself
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y6
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y5
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y4
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y3
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y2
Don’t Forget to Let Love in Reflection Y1
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y6
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y5
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y4
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y3
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y2
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy! Y1
I love to…
Discussion about who you love and what you love to do together
Who is special to me?
Who loves and cares for Boris? Who do you love and care for?
All the Same, All Different
When I’m Feeling Lonely…
What’s missing?
Flip your phone
Spot the Difference
Who’s Missing?
Parachute families
Game to demonstrate how everyones family is different
My house
Who lives in your house?
Listen up!
Read My Lips
Guess my feelings
What’s your emergency?
Secret Kindness Agents
The Smartest Giant in Town
Sorting feelings
Looking at ways people express how they are feeling and ways we can show we care
Catch a smile
Game to encourage children to share there smiles
You Go Before Me
Honour
Unseen heroes
Elizabeth Everest
Everyday Heroes
Who Looks After Me?
How do you do?
Exploring ways to show care and affection for others.
Friendship web
Circle time to use kind/encouraging words about one another.
Growing Together
Great Groups
Teamwork makes the dream work!
No man is an island
We all Fit Together
Teamwork - Monsters University
Helpful Hearts
Thinking about how we show others we care when we offer our help.
A friend in need
Game about look out for and helping friends in need.
Social Media - Good or Bad?
Be Aware What You Share
True Smartphone
Padlocked Privacy
HeartSmart on the Playground, HeartSmart Online
Helping Boris
Thank you for helping me
Thanking members of the school community for their help.
Bird feeders
How can we love the wildlife in our garden
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y6
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y5
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y4
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y3
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y2
Too Much Selfie isn’t Healthy Reflection Y1
Don’t Hold on to What’s Wrong Y6
Don’t Hold on to What’s Wrong! Y5
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Y4
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Y3
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Y2
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Y1
Super friends
Discussing what makes a super friend.
We’re all friends together
Thinking about what we like to do with our friends
Work it Out
Different Perspective
Saying sorry
Magic water
That’s what Friends are for (Shrek)
Goldilocks
Musical Friends
Game to show the importance of including others
Sharing Island game
Game to encourage sharing and co-operation
Power of Forgiveness
Nelson Mandela
Pass through the pain barrier
Play it out
Balloon Spoons
Forgiveness Fizz
Listening ears
Game to encourage children to listen to one another.
Robots and mechanics
Listening to instructions and co-operating with one another
Ways to Say
Emotions don’t drive!
Good stress, bad stress
Balloon Blast
Let the Ouch Out
Chalk faces
Soft words, Hard words
Thinking about the types of words we use and how they make others feel
I am a kind friend
Game to help children find simple ways to be kind to each over.
Bit by Bit
I did not I am
Boundaries
Marble Jar
Traffic Lights
Disappointed Robots
If I met the scrap man
Being kind to others even when their behaviour is unkind.
I make a good friend
How to be a good friend.
Deep Impact
Bully Busting
Be Kind Online
Who am I?
Crumpled Hearts
Builders and Wreckers
Grumpy Frog story
Exploring saying sorry through story
Emoji emotions
Encouraging children to describe how they are feeling using emotions.
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y6
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y5
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y4
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y3
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y2
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Reflection Y1
Fake is a Mistake! Y6
Fake is a Mistake! Y5
Fake is a Mistake! Y4
Fake is a Mistake! Y3
Fake is a Mistake! Y2
Fake is a Mistake! Y1
Boris and the scrapman’s lies
Children to differentiate between lies and truth
Boris has…
Game to demonstrate the importance of being kind and truthful.
This is Me!
Time To Get Real
Human BEings not DOings
Spot the Difference
Grains of Sand
The Best Me
Cheer up Boris!
Write or draw a postcard for Boris using kind and encouraging words.
The truth according to Arthur story
Talking about the importance of telling the truth.
HeartSmart Self-Talk
Game On
Voice of Love
Shame Detectives
The Truth about Me
Don’t Hide What’s Inside!
How Rabbit got his long Ears
Story to explore the importance of telling the truth
Sorting words
Sorting words into kind and unkind
Boundaries for Respect
Soft Shells
Speak Truth
Circle of Trust
Real is a Big Deal
Mask Making
Hat Games
Pretending to be someone else is fun but being me is better.
Animal Game-thankful to be me
Pretending to be something else is fun but being me is better.
Vaccines - Facts vs Fake News!
Hearts that Welcome Feedback
Dare to be different
Build on Truth
Nice to Meet You!
Telephone Whispers
Thankful Heart
Circle time to think about what the children are thankful for.
Thankful Walk
Walk around the school to spot things children are thankful for.
Fix it, Find out, Fit in!
Decisions, Decisions!
Risky Business
Allergy Allies!
Sun Safe!
Smile!
Tell me about you
Sharing and celebrating differences in our home and families.
In my house
Circle time to celebrate the different things we do with are families.
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y6
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y5
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y4
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y3
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y2
Fake is a Mistake Reflection Y1
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y6
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y5
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y4
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y3
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y2
No Way Through’ isn’t True Y1
Boris in the kitchen
Considering how we can move forward from mistakes we make.
Nuts and bolts
Challenge the children to match the correct nuts to the correct bolts
The Bridge to Yet
Who Gets to Know?
Endurance Expedition
Snakes and Ladders
Road signs
Mission Possible
I can challenge
Series of challenges for children to practice and complete
With my…I can
Describing different things that the children can do with there amazing body
Self-awareness
Success isn’t always what you see
Habits - Help or Hinder?
Get Back Up
Ways to Say
Belly Talk
Stuck!
Circle time to consider what to do when the children are stuck
We’re going on a bear hunt
Interactive retelling of the story.
Hearts Filled with Hope
Hope Light
Just Keep Swimming
I can help!
Rainbows from Rain
Seeds of Potential
When I grow up
Game and discussion around what children want to do when they grow up
Incy Wincy Spider
Learning perseverance from incy wincy spider.
Where the Magic Happens
Period Relay
Dreamers
Dream Attitudes
Imagine a Bright Future
Hearts that Dream
Magnetic Maze
Activity to demonstrate persevering to find a way through
Road blocks
Moving cars around the mat by adhering to the road signs.
Under Construction - The Teenage Brain!
What am I?
Changing Me!
Embracing Change
Energy Detectives
Love a lot, Miss a lot
Changing Caterpillars
Considering change through the life cycle of a caterpillar.
Cup stack challenge
Challenge to see how many cups the children can stack before they collapse.
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
Continuous Provision
Resource ideas for children for creative interaction with the content
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y6
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y5
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y4
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y3
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y2
‘No Way Through’ isn’t True Reflection Y1
Make a Friend For Boris
This video introduces the idea of powerful choices and encourages the children to make a friend for Boris.
The Boris Story
We would love to introduce you to Boris the Robot! Boris was built from old gears and cogs and other unwanted bits and bobs. He was lovingly made by Amber and Josh who invite Boris to live with them. So why does Boris sometimes still hear the Scrapman's song calling to him 'Junk is junk, it's plain to see, scrap is scrap and always will be. What's rubbish is worthless, you cannot pretend. It's a life on the scrapheap for you my old friend!’ Which voice will Boris listen to How will he decide where he really belongs? Watch and see . . . and please let us know what you think!
Launch Assembly
UK - Progression Grid
UK - Overview Grid
UK Only : Relationship and Health Education & PSHE overview grid Complete with lesson title names. This is for the written curriculum only. Use the search function to find relevant video content.
RSHE Example Policy Document
Example policy document, including all the HeartSmart specific information that can be used and adapted for schools
UK - RHE & HeartSmart Overview 2026
Here's what we cover in our written curriculum. We revisit many of the RHE requirements in our films. An overview grid for the films is on the way but in the meantime use the search function and search for the RHE reference you're looking to cover.
Story of Boris - Spanish
The Story of Boris the Robot in Spanish!
Welcome Video
Welcome to HeartSmart! This video will help you in the getting started process and will show you how to navigate our site.
Developing Bodies
HeartSmart Family
FAQs
FAQs about our curriculum
Boris Buddy Play Leader Training
Boris Buddies: ‘Becoming the Heart of the Playground’ Big Idea: A Boris Buddy doesn't just play games—they help every child feel seen, safe, included and valued. Each lesson will help children to understand what the qualities of a HeartSmart play leader are, and are given the ‘HeartSmart’ tools to become fully fledged Boris Buddies. Award Certificate included
Teaching Heartsmart with mixed age classes
Intervention Lessons - 6 weeks
A series of six 15-minute intervention lessons designed specifically for the children who need extra support with social and emotional skills. What's included: Social interactions – Reading cues, starting conversations, navigating friendships Conflict management – De-escalating tension and finding resolution Teamwork – Cooperating, compromising, and building trust Each lesson incorporates the HeartSmart values, allowing them to integrate naturally with your existing PSHE work, though they can function independently of the lessons. Why 15 minutes? Because we know time is precious. These sessions are short enough to fit into a busy day, but focused enough to make a real difference for children who are struggling. Who can deliver them? We've designed these to be picked up by TAs, learning mentors, or any support staff—freeing up teacher time while ensuring consistency and quality.
Ocean
This meditation video features calming moving images of the ocean and music that still the heart and mind!
Sea Creatures
This meditation video features calming moving images of sea creatures and music that still the heart and mind!
Animals
This meditation video features calming moving images of animals and music that still the heart and mind!
Nature
This meditation video features calming moving images of nature scenery and music that still the heart and mind!
Feeling Alone?
Feeling Alone? This meditation uses Compassion Focused Therapy to lead children in an exercise that encourages, calms and strengthens. This video specifically focuses in on the trigger point of feeling alone to release compassion to each child watching.
Feeling Afraid?
Feeling Afraid? This meditation uses Compassion Focused Therapy to lead children in an exercise that encourages, calms and strengthens. This video specifically focuses in on the trigger point of feeling afraid to release compassion to each child watching.
Feeling Sad?
Feeling Sad? This meditation uses Compassion Focused Therapy to lead children in an exercise that encourages, calms and strengthens. This video specifically focuses in on the trigger point of feeling sad to release compassion to each child watching.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Feeling Overwhelmed? This meditation uses Compassion Focused Therapy to lead children in an exercise that encourages, calms and strengthens. This video specifically focuses in on the trigger point of feeling overwhelmed to release compassion to each child watching.
No Way Through Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise. This also helps reinforce the HeartSmart Value: No Way Through isn't True!
Fake is a Mistake Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise. This also helps reinforce the HeartSmart Value: Fake is a Mistake!
Don't Hold On Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise. This also helps reinforce the HeartSmart Value: Don't Hold On To What's Wrong!
Too Much Selfie Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise. This also helps reinforce the HeartSmart Value: Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy!
Let Love In Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise. This also helps reinforce the HeartSmart Value: Don't Forget to Let Love in!
HeartSmart Introduction Meditation
This audio meditation is delivered in the form of a narrative and works well as a classroom reset or mindfulness exercise.
Power Up 5
This is an active classroom break that can rejuvenate the mind, body, and the heart!
Power Up 4
This is an active classroom break that can rejuvenate the mind, body, and the heart!
Power Up 3
This is an active classroom break that can rejuvenate the mind, body, and the heart!
Power Up 2
This is an active classroom break that can rejuvenate the mind, body, and the heart!
Power Up 1
This is an active classroom break that can rejuvenate the mind, body, and the heart!
Teacher Training - Introduction
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: What do you think of the Aristotle quote that Dave used; ‘to educate the heart without educating the mind is no education at all’ ? Do you think slogans impact your internal dialogue and decision making at all? What’s the difference between character and compliance? What does the word education mean to you? Would you describe your classroom as an environment where children’s abilities are drawn out? What do you think about the statement; love drives out fear? Dave used the word connection to articulate love. What other words could we use? The power on button is a tool to build a restorative community where I = what was I thinking at the time and O = what was the other person thinking? How might you use this today?
Teacher Training - Don't Forget to Let Love in!
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: Why do you think HeartSmart starts with developing a healthy internal dialogue? What do you think about the link between validation and having a resilient/growth mindset? Can you recognise any children in your class who often listen to the Scrapman? In what ways do you relate to Boris' internal dialogue?
Teacher Training - Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy!
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: Have you got any recent selfies you can share with each other?! Define entitlement and discuss how do you see it play out in the classroom? Who do you know that is a great listener? How does their listening to you make you feel? Why is empathy important in a friendship? A definition of codependany is, ‘I’ll work harder on your problems than you’re willing to work on yourself.’ Can you think of any relationships where you slip into this in some way? What does it look like to help someone well? Which of the 5 E’s do you think will be most helpful in helping others? Do you agree that helping people means letting them remain powerful, (even if that means allowing them to experience the negative consequence of a bad choice?) We always have the option to choose well when someone around us is being disrespectful. How do you manage this in the classroom? Describe a time when you turned a disciplinary moment into a character building opportunity for a child. i.e. allowing them to experience negative consequences as opposed to anger and punishment.
Teacher Training - Don't Hold On to What's Wrong!
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: Why is learning how to walk through disappointment, mistrust and hurt important for growing in resilience? Why does resentment hurt us more than the other person? What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Do we ever find it hard to forgive ourselves? How kind is our internal dialogue? What do you think about the statement; the level to which we forgive ourselves impacts the level to which forgive others? What do you do to process negative emotion? Who do you process negative emotion with? How do you create space within the school day and classroom to communicate to the children that it’s ok to not always feel ok?
Teacher Training - Fake is a Mistake!
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: Do you agree with the statement that truth and love go together? Why is not having the courage or skillset to tell the truth a problem? What can we do to create a culture where children are more likely to tell the truth? What can you do to increase the open area (referring to the Johari window) in your classroom this week? What are some lies that shame whispers? Can you think of any children in your class that especially battle with shame? Why is understanding the message, ‘you are enough’ important for resilience and character? Why is having the courage to be appropriately vulnerable in our friendships important?
Teacher Training - No Way Through isn't True!
Discuss the following questions with a colleague: Why is it important to first affirm our students with the message that they are loved before they can develop resilience? Why this order? Why does sensitizing the brain to possibility and a ‘can do attitude’ lead one towards a lifestyle of overcoming challenge? What do you think about the idea that the brains is a muscle? What are steps you can take in your classroom to build self efficacy into your children? What is your internal dialogue like in regards to stepping outside your “hula hoop” comfort zone? Why is having self-efficacy and resilience important?
Assemblies
Whole School Collective Worship
Y1 Developing Bodies
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 1
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 1
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 1
Assemblies - 1st Year of HeartSmart
Whole School Collective Worship - 1st Year of HeartSmart
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 1
Y2 Developing Bodies
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 2
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 2
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 2
Assemblies - 2nd Year of HeartSmart
Whole School Collective Worship - 2nd Year of HeartSmart
Intro - Get HeartSmart - Assembly 2
Y3 Developing Bodies
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 3
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 3
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 3
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 3
Y4 Developing Bodies
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 4
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 4
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 4
Don't Forget to Let Love in! Assembly 4
Y5 Developing Bodies
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 5
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 5
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 5
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 5
Y6 Developing Bodies
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 6
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 6
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 6
Too Much Selfie isn't Healthy! Assembly 6
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 7
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 7
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 7
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 7
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 8
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 8
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 8
Don't Hold On to What's Wrong! Assembly 8
No Way Through isn't True! Assembly 9
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 9
No Way Through isn't True! Assembly 9
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 9
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 10
Fake is a Mistake! Assembly 10
No Way Through isn't True! Assembly 11
No Way Through isn't True! Assembly 11
No Way Through isn't True! Assembly 12