Heart String Slides
Heart String Connection
A story about how we are always connected, even when we feel all alone.
Sometimes, we feel...
Sad
Lonely
It’s okay to have these big feelings.
Have you ever felt like someone you love is far, far away?
Maybe you miss them so much it hurts in your tummy or your chest.
The Secret String
Did you know there is an invisible string made of love? It goes from your heart... all the way to theirs!
The Heart Tug
When you feel lonely, put your hand on your heart and give a tiny tug.
They will feel it on their end too!
You are always connected by love.
Your Turn!
Let's draw your very own heart string. Who is on the other end of your string today?
Heart String Drawing Activity
My Invisible String
Name:
Date:
"An invisible string of love goes from your heart... to the hearts of the people you love."
Draw YOU here
Draw WHO you love
Draw your invisible string connecting the two hearts!
Teacher Note / Child's Words:
Heart String Facilitation Guide
Heart String Facilitation Guide
Supporting Kindergarteners through Feelings of Loneliness
Learning Objectives
- • Identify and name feelings of sadness or loneliness.
- • Learn the "Heart Tug" coping strategy.
- • Visualize connection to loved ones through drawing.
Materials Needed
- • Heart String Slides
- • Drawing Activity Sheet
- • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- • Optional: A piece of red yarn/string
Step-by-Step Facilitation
1
The Introduction (Slides 1-3)
Open the presentation. Create a safe, quiet space. Acknowledge that everyone feels "big feelings" like sadness or loneliness sometimes.
Discussion Prompt:
"Sometimes we miss people so much it feels like a heavy cloud or a tummy ache. Where do you feel sadness in your body?"
2
The Metaphor (Slide 4)
Introduce the concept of the Invisible String. Explain that love is so strong it doesn't need to be seen to be there.
Key Script:
"Even if you can't see someone, you are connected to them by a secret string made of love. It never breaks, even if you are far apart."
3
The Coping Strategy (Slide 5)
Teach the "Heart Tug". Practice it together. Have the child place their hand on their heart and imagine sending a "ping" of love down the string.
Reinforcement:
"Whenever you feel lonely today, try a Heart Tug. Imagine the person you love feeling that tug on their own heart."
4
Drawing Activity (Activity Sheet)
Transition to the worksheet. Ask the child to draw themselves in the left circle and the person they miss in the right circle. Encourage them to draw a bright, colorful string connecting them.
A Note on Sensitivity
Feelings of abandonment can be complex. If a child expresses that a string has "broken" or they don't have anyone to connect to, remind them that the string can connect to anyone who cares for them—a teacher, a friend, or even a pet. The goal is to establish a feeling of safety and belonging in the present moment.