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The Heart of Christmas

Creating an early years environment with a feeling like home. A guide for teachers.

$99 per person - $249 per team

Will you serve up a heart-felt Christmas in your ECE service this year?

For many of us, the end of the year can feel like a blur — a mix of glitter, Santa songs, and to-do lists. But deep down, we know there’s something more powerful waiting to be shared.

The Christmas season has always been about love, kindness, connection, and giving. It’s about gathering hearts, not things. And in your early childhood setting, you have the beautiful opportunity to bring that feeling of magic to life — for the children, the families, and your team.

The Heart of Christmas is a collection of videos and resources designed to help you do just that. You’ll find inspiration, practical ideas, and gentle guidance for creating a meaningful, joy-filled end-of-year celebration — one that leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts of everyone involved.

Because if there’s one thing this year has reminded us, it’s that even in the unknowns, goodness still runs deep. Every small ripple of kindness adds up — and it’s not small at all.

Say yes to creating nourishing traditions and collective memories that fill your “heart bank.”
Let go of the stress, the plastic glitter, and the commercial hype — and bring in authenticity, warmth, and wonder.

Create moments that make little eyes shine and big hearts swell.

There’s no one way to celebrate — every service has its own rhythm and heartbeat. But the best place to begin is always in the heart.

So, let’s pull Christmas back to what truly matters:

People over presents.
Moments over materials.
Connection over perfection.

This season comes but once a year — let’s pour ourselves into it and serve up something really special. From the heart, for the heart, and full of heart.

Learn how to:

🎄 Plan and prepare a meaningful Christmas ritual

🏠 Create a warm, homely festive environment

💫 Understand why celebration matters — and what makes it magical

🎵 Choose your seasonal soundtrack and set the tone for togetherness

This year especially, let’s say YES to Christmas.

To love. To kindness. To connection.

To being the bringers and seekers of magic.

Your teachers

Meet Anja and Kimberley

We are two early childhood teachers based in New Zealand and the founders of The Heart School.

We have decades of experience as teachers on the floor and owners/managers of our own early childhood settings.

We practice from, with and for the heart. Join us on the heart path. Draw from our experience and dive into our resources!

Learn more with The Heart School

Thank you!

The Heart of Christmas