Guiding young hearts, nurturing minds

Welcome, educators! Discover effective, play-based strategies for social-emotional learning tailored specifically for infants, toddlers, and early childhood students. At Growing Hearts & Minds, we believe every child is unique, and our approaches help you meet their individual needs, fostering growth and resilience from the very start.

Playful paths to social-emotional growth

Working with our youngest learners—infants, toddlers, and those in early childhood—brings unique joys and challenges. This page provides educators with innovative, play-based techniques to support crucial social and emotional development. From navigating big emotions to building connections, explore approaches that truly resonate with young minds.

Empowering educators, building confidence

We want you to walk away from this page armed with new, practical approaches and techniques to implement confidently in your classroom. Gain the skills to foster healthy social-emotional development and feel empowered when discussing progress and strategies with parents, strengthening the home-school connection. Build confidence in your ability to make a lasting impact.

Strategies as unique as each child

What makes our strategies stand out compared to other resources? Our deep commitment to play-based learning and the understanding that every child is different. What works for one may not work for another. We offer adaptable, creative techniques that engage young learners naturally, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to social-emotional learning that truly sets us apart.