Secrets of the Heart® TV is an award-winning web-based learning platform that delivers art-based, social -emotional learning with an emphasis on culture and diversity. The “Seedlings” program is designed for preschool – UTK, children 3-4 and is used in classrooms and for remote learning.
The curriculum aligns with California Preschool Learning Foundations, California and National Arts Standards, and the CASEL framework, teaching self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Each webisode is approximately 20 minutes long – 10 minutes with a break, followed by another ten minutes. An additional 15-20 minutes to complete discussion and an arts project is suggested.
Workshops include:
- – teacher’s tool box with story, music, curriculum
- – an art form
- – vocabulary words
- – American Sign Language
- – coloring/activity sheet
- – teachers Activity Instruction sheet
“Seedlings” Series Episode 01
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to make moccasins. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 02
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to sculpt with clay. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 03
Mama Babe & Zuumi continue to learn how to express feelings by working with clay. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 04
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making art with turquoise stone on the Zuni Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 05
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making drums on the Cochiti Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 06
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn more about making drums on the Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 07
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to tell a story through stone sculpting. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 08
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about basket weaving in Ghana. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 09
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to make a clay pot in the Santa Clara Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 10
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about weaving in Peru. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 11
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making silver jewelry on the Zuni pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
"Seedlings” Series Episode 12
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making dolls in Thailand. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 13
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to make a Tree of Life in Puebla, Mexico. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 14
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about painting on glass. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 15
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making gold jewelry called filigree. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 16
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how clay pots are made in South Africa. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 17
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about Native American flutes. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 18
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making indigo fiber art in Nigeria. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 19
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about making monotype prints. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 20
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn how to make colors for weaving in Oaxaca, Mexico. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 21
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about basket weaving in Zimbabwe, Africa. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 22
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about the bow and arrow in Santa Clara Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8."
“Seedlings” Series Episode 23
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about silversmithing in the Cochiti Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.
“Seedlings” Series Episode 24
Mama Babe & Zuumi learn about the art of storytelling from the Zuni Pueblo. Curriculum for arts education and social emotional learning for ages 4-8.