Heart of Gold for Kids helps children grow in character and confidence through engaging stories and experiential lessons that make leadership feel fun, relatable, and real.
Anchored in the interactive storybook A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift, our program turns five core leadership values into everyday practices that strengthen classrooms, support teachers, and help students shine at school, at home, and in life.
By combining storytelling, reflection, and hands-on learning, Heart of Gold for Kids helps students understand who they are, how their strengths show up in daily life, and how their choices make a difference in their world.
Students participate more confidently, lean into their unique strengths when facing challenges, and support one another with kindness. Teachers see smoother days, stronger cooperation, and enjoy a program that’s simple to integrate without adding to their planning workload. Families notice leadership showing up at home as children begin bringing these values into their everyday decisions and interactions. As these lessons become part of daily life, everyone around them benefits, and schools grow into communities where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
By combining storytelling, reflection, and hands-on learning, Heart of Gold for Kids helps students understand who they are, how their strengths show up in daily life, and how their choices make a difference in their world.
The shift becomes visible as these values take root. Students participate more confidently, lean into their unique strengths when facing challenges, and support one another with kindness. Teachers see smoother days, stronger cooperation, and enjoy a program that’s simple to integrate without adding to their planning workload. Families notice leadership showing up at home as children begin bringing these values into their everyday decisions and interactions. As these lessons become part of daily life, everyone around them benefits, and schools grow into communities where every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
A portion of profits supports underprivileged youth.
You are never too young (or too old) to be inspired by a Heart of Gold. Join these party animals on their way to Sam’s birthday celebration, where they discover that the best gifts aren’t things you can hold in your hands, but leadership values in your heart. Unconditional Love, Tenacity, Positivity, Loyalty, and a Sense of Humor are treasures that last a lifetime.
Along the way, each character faces a challenge and discovers that even when things don’t go as planned, that’s where the magic of growth begins.
This interactive storybook is designed to become a keepsake your child will treasure.
Engaging activity pages that put leadership values into practice
Full-sized, tear-out watercolor poster
Special award in the back of the book to celebrate your young reader
As you read, you’ll discover ways to shine and share the gifts that make your heart of gold unique.
“Authors Sharon & Heather bring their heart of gold to everything they do, and this book is no exception. These pages are infused with love and imagination and will serve to uplift the spirit of a special child in your life!”
- Havilah Malone, Award-winning co-author of The Amazing Adventures of Oliver Hill by The Napoleon Hill Foundation
“This book truly demonstrates your heart(s) of gold, and the illustrations are precious!”
- Lisa McCourt, Award-winning author of I Love You, Stinky Face and Founder of Joy School
“Authors Sharon & Heather bring their heart of gold to everything they do, and this book is no exception. These pages are infused with love and imagination and will serve to uplift the spirit of a special child in your life!”
- Havilah Malone, Award-winning co-author of The Amazing Adventures of Oliver Hill by The Napoleon Hill Foundation
“This book truly demonstrates your heart(s) of gold, and the illustrations are precious!”
- Lisa McCourt, Award-winning author of I Love You, Stinky Face and Founder of Joy School
$20 for one copy | $35 for 2 copies
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Contact us for bulk pricing and curriculum options.
Our Give-Back Commitment: Giving back is at the heart of Heart of Gold for Kids. In addition to donating a portion of our proceeds to nonprofit organizations that empower children and youth, we also partner directly with select schools to provide complimentary experiences that support social-emotional learning.
The Heart of Gold for Kids Curriculum
When A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift was introduced to classrooms, teachers quickly noticed how much students connected with the story. The book’s interactive elements and activity pages sparked thoughtful conversations and helped children engage with leadership values in a fun way that felt natural. Teachers shared that students were enjoying the experience so much that they wanted more ways to continue those moments beyond story time.
What began as a storybook has grown into a complete K–5 social-emotional learning and leadership program designed to strengthen classroom culture while supporting the whole child.
The curriculum was created with teachers and student learning experiences in mind, shaped by the realities educators face each day, including limited planning time, increasing expectations around SEL, and the need for resources that feel meaningful without adding to their workload.
As a result, the Heart of Gold Curriculum is designed to be:
Simple to integrate into existing routines
Clear and ready-to-use with minimal prep
Flexible across grade levels, class structures, and learning environments
Aligned with SEL competencies without feeling overwhelming
Adaptable for classrooms, small groups, camps, teams, and youth programs
What we aim to help schools achieve:
Our curriculum is designed to cultivate more well-adjusted and well-rounded children in schools, families, and communities.
Measurable goals:
Increase students’ self-reported leadership skills (confidence, resilience, compassion) by 40% after completing the curriculum.
Reduce reported bullying incidents by 20% in participating classrooms within one school year.
Elevate students’ self-confidence by 30%, measured through reflection journals and teacher assessments.
Ensure that 75% of teachers report improved classroom cooperation and peer relationships after implementation.
To see 80% of parents report noticing positive leadership behaviors at home after their child participates.
Let’s Explore Your School’s SEL & Leadership Goals
Every school community is unique. We’d love to learn about your goals and explore whether the Heart of Gold Curriculum is the right fit to help you achieve them.
“Authors Sharon & Heather bring their heart of gold to everything they do, and this book is no exception. These pages are infused with love and imagination and will serve to uplift the spirit of a special child in your life!”
- Havilah Malone, Award-winning co-author of The Amazing Adventures of Oliver Hill by The Napoleon Hill Foundation
“This book truly demonstrates your heart(s) of gold, and the illustrations are precious!”
- Lisa McCourt, Award-winning author of I Love You, Stinky Face and Founder of Joy School
Heart of Gold for Kids was founded by mother–daughter duo Sharon Brown and Heather Hough, whose shared passion for nurturing children’s confidence, character, and sense of belonging is woven into everything they create.
Sharon brings more than 20 years of experience serving children and families through Birthday Blessings, the nonprofit she founded to celebrate children in foster care and those experiencing hardship. A woman of faith and mother of three, Sharon’s journey, including an unexpected heart transplant, deepened her belief that time is precious and meant to be used with purpose. Her work is guided by the conviction that every child deserves to feel celebrated, seen, and valued.
Heather’s background reflects a hands-on, experience-driven approach to learning. She has taught children in a variety of settings, including yoga, ecology, and cooking classes, and has volunteered in orphanages in Nicaragua, Haiti, and Guatemala. These experiences shaped her belief in the power of curiosity, connection, and kindness, and in how even small, intentional moments can create meaningful ripple effects in a child’s life.
Together, Sharon and Heather bring heart-centered leadership, real-world experience, and a sacredness for childhood into their work. Today, Heart of Gold for Kids remains a small, growing business led by a mother and daughter who believe in leading with integrity, showing up with purpose, and helping children discover the strengths already inside them.
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