“Hop for Heart Kids was so much fun! I liked doing the obstacle courses that our teachers set up for us. I loved getting to go outside running and hopping and exercising because it helped us make our hearts stronger. My favourite part was learning about how our emotions can make our heart beat fast or slow and we played a fun game called Emotions Charades. I didn’t know hearts could be so different to each other.”
Samaira, Student
“Being part of the HOP for Heart Kids pilot program has been such a privilege. The lessons have given our students a beautiful and practical way to understand empathy, inclusion, and how our hearts (both emotional and physical!) connect us. It’s sparked so many important conversations in our classroom and truly aligned with our school’s values around kindness and wellbeing. The lesson ideas were engaging and developmentally appropriate, and our children cheer when they see HOP on our visual timetable each day!”
Danni Porcaro, Reception Teacher – Prospect North Primary School
“I liked telling my class about my special heart. It made me feel proud and not as shy anymore. My friends said I was brave. I got to show everyone my scar and they said it was really cool! I liked hopping and doing obstacle courses because it was fun.”
Eddie, Student and Heart Kid
“The Hop for Heart Kids sessions have helped our youngest learners develop language around heart health in ways that are meaningful and age-appropriate. It’s been wonderful to see how confidently they can now talk about caring for themselves and others. The hopscotch routine has been such an easy, fun way to incorporate movement breaks into our daily schedule.”
Kylie Pollard, Reception Teacher – Prospect North Primary School
Get your class moving for a meaningful cause
Hop for HeartKids is a fun, school-friendly learning experience and fundraiser that helps raise awareness and support for children living with childhood-onset heart disease.
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or school leader, you can get involved and help kids across Australia by simply getting your school or early learning centre hopping. Register today to receive a free Educator Guide tailored to your year level – with everything you need to get started.
We also have resources for schools and educators who have a child with childhood-onset heart disease in their class, or for parents who would like to share information with their school or teacher.
Every hop helps us support more families on their heart journey.
How to get involved
Get set
Register to receive your Hop for HeartKids Welcome Pack and Educator Guide, filled with curriculum-aligned ideas to launch
your program.
Educate
Follow our 4–6 week guide develop curriculum aligned lesson plans with focuses on health, mindfulness, and inquiry-based learning – tailored by year level.
Celebrate
Cap off your students learning experience with a Hop-a-thon! Bring your school together to have fun, get active, and raise funds for kids living with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD).
Sign up for your hop-a-thon here!
Register for your Hop for HeartKids Educator's Guide
Join schools across Australia in supporting HeartKids. Register now to receive your tailored Hop for HeartKids Educator Guide.
