Talk More has partnered with heartbulb to develop a series of worksheets for families and trusted adults to use when talking to kids about bodies and relationships. (they can also be used in community organizations and schools, too!) Find each worksheet, with a short description, below.
Talk More is honored to be partnered with heartbulb, a social empowerment project founded by Tamerra Meyers. The project offers free educational tools, services, and resources that are culturally responsive, anti-bias, and conscious of experiences unique to Black American and Tanzanian youth. The heartbulb Project was inspired by Tamerra's nephew, who was left feeling vulnerable, disempowered, and ultimately in the dark as a result of a whitewashed and culturally insensitive history lesson. The lack of care, concern, and preparation was evident, although not uncommon and certainly not limited to the subject of history. By leaving a light on for youth to inquire, imagine, hope, and build, The heartbulb Project seeks to educate and empower youth on critical topics, from rape culture to digital literacy. Customized materials are available in both English and Swahili and collaboratively refined to guarantee that the contextual focus of each lesson tailors to the unique traditions and practices of the intended group or student.
Worksheets for Elementary Age Youth
Body Mapping: Doctor Says
This game, modeled after Simon Says, helps preschool and early elementary school aged kids using medically accurate terminology.
Harmful Behaviors in Relationships: Elementary
This worksheet outlines blame, shame, and consent and the ways they can be helpful or harmful. Kids get a chance to categorize behaviors.
Worksheets for Middle and High School Age Youth
Harmful Behaviors in Relationships: Middle and High School
This worksheet outlines blame, shame, gaslighting, discrimination and the ways they can be harmful to relationships. Kids get a chance to categorize behaviors.
Types of Relationships: Elementary
This worksheet outlines types of relationships for kids, including with peers and authoritative adults. Kids learn both healthy and red-flag behaviors for both relationship types.
What is Love?
This worksheet explores love as an action, and provides opportunities for kids to consider ways they show love to themselves and to others.
Types of Relationships: Middle and High School
This worksheet outlines types of relationships for kids, including with friends, authoritative adults, romantic partners, and followers/believers. Kids learn both healthy and red-flag behaviors for all relationship types.