School of Joy
About
Help children build authentic friendships in a fast-paced digital world.
School of Joy is a practical workbook for teachers, parents, school counselors, and homeschool educators who want to help children ages 5–11 build meaningful friendships and healthy relationships.
Built around the heartwarming story Hedgehog's Heart, this interactive workbook combines storytelling, discussion, games, role-playing, and creative activities to help children develop empathy, kindness, emotional resilience, and lifelong social skills.
Designed for both classrooms and family settings, School of Joy transforms everyday interactions into meaningful opportunities for emotional growth and genuine connection.
School of Joy in Action
The School of Joy workshops have been successfully delivered in schools and educational settings, bringing hundreds of children together through stories, games, and meaningful conversations about friendship, kindness, and healthy relationships.
What's Inside
- Hedgehog's Heart: A Tale of Friendship Across Lands, an inspiring story about friendship, courage, and hope.
- Thought-provoking discussion questions that encourage children to reflect on kindness, empathy, bullying, and healthy relationships.
- Interactive games, role-playing activities, and creative exercises that help children build lasting friendships.
- Practical strategies for fostering emotional intelligence, cooperation, respectful communication, and conflict resolution.
More Than a Workbook
School of Joy is more than a workshop guide. With space for notes throughout the book, it can also be used as a journal, planner, or teaching companion, allowing educators and parents to record ideas, observations, and workshop reflections.
Perfect For
- Teachers and educators.
- Parents and grandparents.
- School counselors.
- Homeschool families.
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs.
- Classroom workshops and friendship activities.
Book Details
- Ages: 5–11
- Audience: Teachers, parents, school counselors, and homeschool educators
- Formats: Paperback • Hardcover • Kindle
- Length: 76 pages
Helping children build friendships that last.
Because every child deserves to belong.
Praise for this book
★★★★★
"School of Joy is a wonderful project that teaches children about friendship, kindness, and building good relationships. It encourages positive social skills and helps children feel more confident and connected with others. A valuable and heartwarming resource for parents and teachers alike."
★★★★★
"A thoughtful and creative workbook that teaches children how to build strong friendships in a fun way. The activities are engaging and encourage children to understand their feelings and become better friends. An excellent resource for younger children."