Hero Heart Slides HEART AND MIND HEROES
Discovering Your Inner Superpowers!
What is a Heart and Mind Hero?
Self-Awareness
I know who I am and I believe I can grow!
Social Awareness
I care about others and respect our differences.
Self-Management
I can stay calm and work toward my goals.
Power of "Yet"
Fixed Mindset
"I can't do this. It's too hard."
Growth Mindset
"I can't do this... YET!"
Hero Challenge:
Think of something you are still learning. What can you say to yourself when it feels tough?
Social Awareness: Reading Hearts
Empathy means imagining how someone else feels. Look at the clues:
Their Eyes
Their Mouth
Their Voice
Scenario:
Leo is sitting alone at lunch. His head is down and he isn't eating.
Is he happy?
Is he sad?
Staying Calm: Balloon Breathing
Breathe IN (Inhale)
Your belly grows like a balloon!
Breathe OUT (Exhale)
The balloon slowly lets air out...
When should a hero use a Balloon Breath?
Feeling Angry
Feeling Worried
Feeling Excited
Before a Big Task
Hero Heart Assessment Worksheet HERO HEART CHALLENGE
SEL Skills Assessment • Primary 2
Name:
Date:
Instructions:
Read each quest and circle TRUE or FALSE. Show off your inner hero powers!
Mission 1: Self-Awareness
1. If you keep practicing something hard, your brain can grow stronger.
TRUE
FALSE
2. Everyone has things they are good at and things they are still learning.
TRUE
FALSE
3. Making a mistake means you are not smart enough to do the work.
TRUE
FALSE
4. Knowing what you are good at helps you feel more confident.
TRUE
FALSE
Mission 2: Social Awareness
5. Empathy means trying to imagine how another person is feeling.
TRUE
FALSE
6. It is good that everyone is different because we can learn from each other.
TRUE
FALSE
7. You can tell how someone feels by looking at their face and their eyes.
TRUE
FALSE
8. Respect means being kind to everyone, even if they are different from you.
TRUE
FALSE
Mission 3: Self-Management
9. Taking slow "balloon breaths" can help you feel calm when you are upset.
TRUE
FALSE
10. Mindfulness means thinking about the future instead of what is happening now.
TRUE
FALSE
11. Setting a goal is a way to decide what you want to achieve or learn.
TRUE
FALSE
12. Waiting for your turn to speak is a way to show good impulse control.
TRUE
FALSE
Hero Reflection Quest:
Write or draw one "Inner Superpower" you used today!
HERO CERTIFIED
Hero Heart Teacher Guide HERO HEART TEACHER GUIDE
Facilitation Guide & Answer Key • Primary 2 SEL Assessment
Assessment Goals
• Identify growth mindset vs. fixed mindset language.
• Evaluate empathetic responses in social scenarios.
• Demonstrate knowledge of self-regulation strategies (breathing).
Delivery Tips
• Use the Hero Heart Slides to model the "Balloon Breath."
• Read worksheet questions aloud for students needing literacy support.
WORKSHEET ANSWER KEY
Mission 1: Self-Awareness
1
Correct: "My brain can grow if I keep practicing..." (Growth Mindset)
2
Correct: TRUE (Acceptance of growth and strengths)
3
Self-Reflection: Look for specific personal achievements (e.g., "I helped a friend," "I finished my drawing").
Mission 2: Social Awareness
4
Correct: Ask him if he's okay and help him clean it up. (Empathetic Action)
5
Correct: TRUE (Respect for diversity)
Mission 3: Self-Management
6
Correct: Wait for them to finish, then raise your hand. (Impulse Control)
7
Correct: Taking slow, deep "balloon breaths." (Mindfulness/Regulation)
8
Goal Setting: Look for actionable goals (e.g., "Learn my 2 times table," "Tie my shoes").
Post-Assessment Discussion Questions
"How did it feel to use the Balloon Breath during the lesson today?"
"What is one way we can celebrate the differences in our classroom?"
"Why is the word 'Yet' so important for our hero brains?"
Hero Heart Teacher Guide HERO HEART TEACHER GUIDE
Facilitation Guide & Answer Key • Primary 2 SEL Assessment
Assessment Goals
• Identify growth mindset vs. fixed mindset language.
• Evaluate empathetic responses and respect for diversity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of self-regulation and mindfulness.
Delivery Tips
• Use the Hero Heart Slides to model the "Balloon Breath."
• Read worksheet questions aloud for students needing literacy support.
WORKSHEET ANSWER KEY (V2)
Mission 1: Self-Awareness
1
Correct: "My brain can grow if I keep practicing..."
2
Correct: True
3
Correct: So you can help others and feel confident.
4
Reflection: Specific personal achievement (e.g., "shared toys," "tried hard").
Mission 2: Social Awareness
5
Correct: Ask him if he's okay and help him clean it up.
6
Correct: True
7
Correct: Smile, wave, and invite them to play with you.
8
Correct: Watching their face and listening to their voice.
Mission 3: Self-Management
9
Correct: Wait for them to finish, then raise your hand.
10
Correct: Taking slow, deep "balloon breaths."
11
Correct: Listening to all the sounds you can hear...
12
Goal Power: Specific, actionable goal for the month.
Post-Assessment Discussion Questions
"Which 'mission' was the easiest for you today? Which was the most challenging?"
"What is one way we can celebrate the differences in our classroom?"
"How can we help a friend who is having 'big feelings'?"
Hero Heart Teacher Guide HERO HEART TEACHER GUIDE
Facilitation Guide & Answer Key • True/False Assessment Edition
Assessment Goals
• Identify growth mindset vs. fixed mindset language.
• Evaluate empathy and respect for diversity concepts.
• Verify knowledge of self-regulation and goal setting.
Delivery Tips
• Read questions 1-12 aloud slowly, allowing 20-30 seconds for students to circle their choice.
• Remind students that this is a "Self-Check" for their own hero powers.
TRUE/FALSE ANSWER KEY
Mission 1: Self-Awareness
TRUE (Growth Mindset)
TRUE (Individual Strengths)
FALSE (Mistakes are learning)
TRUE (Self-Confidence)
Mission 2: Social Awareness
TRUE (Empathy Definition)
TRUE (Respecting Differences)
TRUE (Identifying Emotions)
FALSE (Respect for all)
Mission 3: Self-Management
TRUE (Breathing Tool)
FALSE (Mindfulness = Present)
TRUE (Goal Setting Purpose)
TRUE (Impulse Control)
Reflection Guide
The final drawing/writing area is not graded. It is a tool for student self-reflection. Encourage students to identify any positive trait (e.g., "kindness," "hard work," "trying new things").
Class Hero Debrief
After collecting worksheets, ask the class:
"Which hero mission (1, 2, or 3) felt like your strongest superpower today?"
"Why do you think heroes need to be good at caring for others AND themselves?"
Hero Heart Assessment Worksheet 30 HERO MISSIONS
SEL Super-Assessment • Primary 2
Name:
Date:
Hero Instructions:
Read each quest. Circle TRUE if it is a hero choice, or FALSE if it is not. Take your time!
Mission 1: My Heart & Mind
1. Your brain can grow stronger like a muscle when you practice.
TRUE
FALSE
2. Mistakes are proof that you are trying.
TRUE
FALSE
3. It's okay to ask for help when something is hard.
TRUE
FALSE
4. I am the only person in the world who has feelings.
TRUE
FALSE
5. Knowing my strengths helps me be a better helper.
TRUE
FALSE
6. I can only learn things that I am already good at.
TRUE
FALSE
7. It's important to think about how I am feeling.
TRUE
FALSE
8. Everybody in my class has something they are good at.
TRUE
FALSE
9. I am not smart if I don't get the answer right the first time.
TRUE
FALSE
10. Feeling proud of yourself when you try hard is a good thing.
TRUE
FALSE
Mission 2: Caring for Others
11. Empathy means trying to understand how someone else feels.
TRUE
FALSE
12. We should only be nice to people who are our best friends.
TRUE
FALSE
13. Looking at someone's face helps me know if they are happy or sad.
TRUE
FALSE
14. It is good that everyone in our class is different.
TRUE
FALSE
15. If a friend is lonely, I can invite them to play with me.
TRUE
FALSE
16. Everyone in the world should like the same games and food.
TRUE
FALSE
17. I show respect by listening when my teacher or friends talk.
TRUE
FALSE
18. Being kind to others makes our classroom a happy place.
TRUE
FALSE
19. Only "big kids" have to be respectful and kind.
TRUE
FALSE
20. Helping a friend makes both people feel good inside.
TRUE
FALSE
Hero Heart Teacher Guide 30 Qs TEACHER GUIDE: 30 HERO MISSIONS
Answer Key & Scoring Guide • Primary 2 SEL Assessment
How to Use This Assessment
This 30-question True/False assessment is designed to measure foundational SEL competencies. It is recommended to read the questions aloud for Primary 2 students to ensure comprehension is not limited by reading level.
ANSWER KEY
Mission 1: Self
1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. FALSE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
10. TRUE
Mission 2: Social
11. TRUE
12. FALSE
13. TRUE
14. TRUE
15. TRUE
16. FALSE
17. TRUE
18. TRUE
19. FALSE
20. TRUE
Mission 3: Management
21. TRUE
22. FALSE
23. TRUE
24. FALSE
25. TRUE
26. TRUE
27. TRUE
28. FALSE
29. TRUE
30. TRUE
Competency Mapping
Growth Mindset: Q1, Q2, Q3, Q6, Q9, Q28
Self-Reflection & Value: Q5, Q7, Q10
Social Awareness & Empathy: Q11, Q13, Q15, Q20
Diversity & Respect: Q12, Q14, Q16, Q17, Q18, Q19
Self-Management & Regulation: Q21, Q22, Q24, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q29, Q30
