BUTTERFLY KIDZ TEACHER'S GUIDE OUTLINE
Bringing Heart’s Magic into the Classroom
Life Skills Made Simple for Every Classroom
The Seven Steps to Your Heart’s Magic gives teachers and parents affordable, ready-to-use tools to help children build confidence, kindness, and emotional strength.
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Heart-centered SEL lessons for children
Seven Steps to Your Heart’s Magic Story Books
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Bite-sized training for teachers and parents
Podcasts
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Quick daily mindset boosts
Positive Thinking Cards
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Instant support for any classroom challenge
AI Heather
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Teach self-worth through fun learning
ABC Affirmation Cards
Download today and give every child the gift of emotional skills for life.
Low cost. High impact.
Because bright minds deserve open hearts.
IMPLEMENTATION TIPS FOR TEACHERS
✅ Keep it short and sacred, even 5 intentional minutes makes a difference
✅ Integrate into existing circle time, morning meetings, or reading blocks
✅ Let students take turns reading cards or leading a “heart moment”
✅ Revisit stories throughout the year, their lessons deepen with time
✅ Use stories as springboards for art, journaling, and group projects
📙READING TIP
Stories don't need to be read all at once. Just 5 or 10 minutes a day can keep children's attention fresh, spark curiosity, and leave them eager for tomorrow's chapter.
DAILY CLASSROOM ROUTINE ( 5 - 15 Minutes)
1. Morning Heart-Set: Positive Thinking Card (2–5 mins)
Invite each child to choose or receive a Positive Thinking Card.
Brief sharing: “Who’d like to read their card out loud today?”
Discussion: “What might this card help you remember today?”
SEL Focus: Self-awareness, emotional regulation, mindfulness
2. Story Time (1–2 stories per week)
Read one Butterfly Kidz story aloud (approx. 5–10 mins)
Reflective questions: “How did the character listen to their heart?” “What would you do in that moment?”
SEL Focus: Empathy, perspective-taking, values-based decision-making
3. Magic Moment Activity (1–2 times per week)
Choose from activities linked to each story. Examples:
“Unhook the T from Can’t”
Help children recognize limiting self-talk and reframe:
“I can’t do this” → “I can try a new way.”
“Heart Breathing”
Teach calm focus: hands on heart, deep breath in, soft exhale, and a feeling word: “Today I feel…”
“Feelings Rainbow”
Let students draw or color how they feel, connecting emotions to color (useful for non-verbal expression)
SEL Focus: Self-expression, confidence-building, emotional intelligence
🎩 Pull a Rabbit from Your Hat! Teacher Tricks
"Warning: May cause spontaneous classroom joy, increased emotional vocabulary, and mysterious appearances of student confidence."
1. "Affirmations Light Up the Brain’s 'I Can Do This!' Circuit.
"What Happens: Saying “I am brave" or “I am loved" activates the prefrontal cortex (problem-solving) and reward centers - literally building neural pathways for confidence .
For You: “Just 2 minutes of daily affirmations can rewire a child’s brain toward resilience."
2. "They Cancel Out Stress Like a Reset Button.
"What Happens: Anxious kids who repeat “I am safe" show lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels within weeks - their bodies start believing it .
For You: “Use affirmations as a calming tool during meltdowns or bedtime - it’s science-backed deep breathing for the mind."
3. They Work Like Invisible Armor Against Failure.
"What Happens: Marginalized students who used affirmations improved grades by 40% - not because they were smarter, but because they believed they could learn .
For You: “Affirmations aren’t fluffy -they’re stealthy tools to protect against 'I’m not good enough' thoughts."
THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT:
Results You’ll Notice
✅ Calmer, more focused classroom energy
✅ Increased self-awareness and emotional vocabulary
✅ Stronger peer connection and empathy
✅ Students empowered to make kind, confident choices - from the inside out
PURPOSE:
To support teachers in creating emotionally attuned, heart-centered learning environments through short, intentional daily practices that integrate SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and conscious education using Butterfly Kidz stories and tools.
Choose one Positive Thinking or ABC card each morning. Read it aloud, then invite students to share how it makes them feel or a moment they lived that word.
Mini “Magic Moments”
Why it works:
Starts the day with positivity, strengthens emotional vocabulary, and takes less than 3 minutes.
Focus on one of the Seven Steps each week. Weave it into lessons, discussions, and activities. Example: Step Four (breathing) could be practiced before tests or after recess.
Heart Step of the Week Challenge
Why it works:
Builds consistency and deepens learning without overwhelming you.
Play a short podcast episode at the start of a staff meeting and discuss how it applies to real classroom challenges.
Podcasts at Staff Meetings
Why it works:
Turns professional development into bite-sized, relevant inspiration.
Type a tricky scenario into AI Heather (e.g., “One child keeps interrupting during group work”) to get instant, supportive SEL strategies.
AI Heather as Your Partner
Why it works:
Saves time and gives emotionally intelligent solutions fast.
Send home a short note each time you introduce a new step or card so parents can reinforce it at home.
Parent Partnership Letters
Why it works:
Builds home-school connection and deepens the impact.
Celebrate a ‘Heart Hero’ each week for showing kindness, perseverance, or bravery aligned with the Seven Steps.
Heart Hero Awards
Why it works:
Creates a classroom culture where emotional skills are celebrated.
LETTER TO TEACHERS
Dear Teachers,
We know that your time is precious, your classrooms are full of unique challenges, and budgets are often stretched thin. That’s why The Seven Steps to Your Heart’s Magic was created with you in mind, a complete life-skills resource designed to fit seamlessly into your busy teaching day and your school’s financial reality.
Through positive thinking cards, ABC affirmation cards, engaging podcasts, and AI Heather. your on-demand teaching ally, you’ll have practical tools at your fingertips to help children navigate emotions, build self-worth, and develop the social–emotional skills they need for life.
Whether it’s a tricky classroom situation, a child struggling with confidence, or simply wanting to spark more kindness and resilience in your students, you can find quick, tailored guidance in seconds. Because affordability matters, we’ve made it possible for every teacher or school to download all the material at a low cost, ensuring no child is left out of this journey of self-discovery and growth. This means you can equip your students with life skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom, without straining your resources.
The Seven Steps to Your Heart’s Magic empowers both teachers and parents to bring out the very best in children, helping them believe in themselves, manage their emotions, and step into their unique potential. Together, we can nurture not only bright minds, but also open hearts.
With gratitude for all you do,
Wynne Heather Miller
Creator of The Seven Steps to Your Heart’s Magic
DISCOVER THE SEVEN STEPS TO YOUR HEART'S MAGIC
Step 1
Unhook the T from Can’t
Turn “I can’t” into “I can.”
Step 2
We All Grow in Our Own Special Way
Celebrate your own unique path.
Step 3
Breath is My Superpower
Breathe to choose how you think and feel.
Step 4
Trust Your Heart’s Light
Listen to your heart and shine your light.
Step 5
Believe in Your Dreams
Every dream can grow into something real.
Step 6
Love Melts Fear
Love in your heart makes fear disappear.
Step 7
Your Clever Tummy Knows
Trust your tummy to guide your choices.
