After School

After school is a crucial time for meaningful engagement and enrichment; it's a prime time to strengthen social-emotional learning through the arts because it's a time when most kids are looking for a break from the demands of school work and these skills can be embedded in creative play.

Giving children access to intentional, scaffolded experiences facilitated by skilled teaching artists also helps expand executive function skills that might be waning from a dense school day. When a child has access to a space that feels welcoming and engaging, especially one that offers opportunities for connection, choice-making, and creative exploration, innate interests and skills unfold amidst a sense of belonging. And this is where the magic happens.

We have over a decade of experience providing after school programs and clubs through various school partnerships for TK-5th grade students. Our programs range from exploratory art with traditional media to digital arts, jewelry-making, textile art and more. All of our signature programs and custom programs incorporate SEL frameworks and growth mindset principles, which make learning objectives applicable to all students.

We work directly with schools and organizations to blend our approach and pedagogy seamlessly into your community's needs, customizing cadence and style of classes to fit your mission. As a team, we love curating spaces and experiences that we wish we'd had when we were growing up!

Benefits of our Programming

∞ increased emotional intelligence and regulation

∞ stronger executive functioning and cognitive abilities

∞ stronger fluency of self-expression and visual literacy skills

∞ expanded social skills and leadership abilities

∞ joy and deeper connection to self

∞ greater personal and collective well-being

What Our Clients are Saying

"I found this programming to be extremely inspiring. The passion and creativity that heARTful Kids brings to curriculum design and implementation continues to stand out. It is clear that they connect deeply with their clients, their individual needs and the greater needs of the communities they serve.

- Tany B.
Mom + Executive Director
( SF Non-Profit)

"One of the most impressive aspects of Heartful Kids is their ability to adapt and evolve their programming each year to meet the changing needs of our students. We have seen firsthand the positive impact their work has had on our students, who consistently respond with enthusiasm to Heartful Kids' engaging and inclusive offerings."

- Alyssa H.
3rd Grade Teacher
Daniel Webster Elementary

"I have had the privilege of working closely with HeARTful Kids for several years. Our long-standing partnership has allowed us to directly experience the intentionality behind their curriculum and planning as well as the exceptional benefits their program provides. Heartful Kids has consistently demonstrated an intentional and thoughtful approach in their curriculum, integrating social-emotional learning into every aspect of their programming. Their phenomenal teachers are carefully selected to ensure they are equipped to serve children from diverse backgrounds."