​​​​​​Based in: New York's Capital Region (serving Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga, and surrounding districts)

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Travel-friendly: Available for schools throughout New York State and out-of-state upon request

 

Runtime: 30 minutes

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Grades: PreK-5

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Curriculum Connections

Character Education

Social Emotional Learning

Anti-Bullying

Mental Wellness & Motivation

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About the Show ​

Love Yourself More is a high-energy, interactive program that helps students:

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• Recognize and honor their emotions

• Speak up for themselves confidently

• Practice compassion and empathy when they make mistakes

• Understand that caring for themselves is a strength

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Throughout the show, Miss Heather (Heather E. Schwartz) and Whistles (Hayes M. Fields II) disguise these lessons inside humor, movement, call-and-response, imagination games, and songs. Students aren’t just watching — they're participating every step of the way. Together, we’ll:

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• Play pretend

• Sing a song

• Move around

• Use our voices

 

This program is ideal for:

• PreK–5 school assemblies in the Capital Region

• New York State SEL initiatives

• Character Education and Anti-Bullying programming

• BOCES and PTA-sponsored events

• Summer enrichment programs​​

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Why it matters
Healthy self-esteem is linked to better behavior, stronger friendships, improved resilience, and higher motivation — in school and in life. The core message is simple: Love Yourself More.

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Pricing & Scheduling

Love Yourself More is typically presented in multiple age-group sessions throughout the school day to allow for interaction, participation, and age-appropriate pacing.

 

Typical Capital Region rates:

• Half-day visit (2 programs): approximately $1750

• Full-day visit (up to 4 programs): approximately $2000

Programs can be adapted based on school size, scheduling needs, and audience structure.

 

Please reach out to discuss scheduling and the best format for your students.

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Previous Performances include:
• Arongen Elementary School (Clifton Park, NY)

• Carthage Central School District (Carthage, NY)
• Congregation Gates of Heaven (Schenectady, NY)

• Copenhagen Central School (Copenhagen, NY)
• Electric City Barn (Schenectady, NY)

• Indian River Central School District (Philadelphia, NY)
• LaFargeville Central School District (LaFargeville, NY)
• Lyme Central School District (Chaumont, NY)

• The PIT (NYC) 

• Sackets Harbor Central School (Sackets Harbor, NY)

• Saratoga Springs Library (Saratoga, NY)

• Town of Webb Union Free School District (Old Forge, NY)

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​​​​Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. Is Love Yourself More a research-based program?

A. Yes. Heather is a nonfiction children’s author, researching and writing books on stress, decision-making, bullying, and resilience — including topics used in New York State SEL standards and character education frameworks. Hayes is an experienced teacher's aide and works directly with individuals through Wildwood’s Self-Direction program. Both have decades of experience working with students of all ages.

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Q. Is the show different for PreK-2 and 3-5?

A. Yes! The PreK–2 presentation focuses on feelings, with interactive activities and reflection centered around identifying emotions, experiencing and acknowledging feelings, and practicing empathy and self-kindness.

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The 3–5 presentation deepens the conversation by placing more emphasis on personal agency, using your voice, building confidence, and developing self-compassion through everyday choices and interactions.

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Both versions remain highly interactive and use music, storytelling, games, and audience participation to create an engaging and supportive experience.

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Q. What group sizes work best for the program?

A. Love Yourself More can be adapted for a variety of school settings and audience sizes. Many schools choose to divide students into multiple age-group sessions to allow for more interaction, participation, and age-appropriate pacing. The program works especially well in libraries, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, and auditoriums where students can feel connected to the experience.

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Q. How is the show entertaining for kids? 

A. This assembly is fully interactive. Students are encouraged to:

• Answer questions

• Move their bodies

• Make sounds

• Play pretend

• Join a group sing-along

The energy keeps them laughing and learning at the same time.

 

Q. How is the show educational?

A. The learning is built right into the fun:

• When students consider how they feel → they practice emotional awareness.

• When they play pretend → they rehearse putting empathy into action.

• When they sing → they use their voices and reinforce the message that self-kindness is a superpower — one that brings people together.

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Q. Do you visit schools year-round?

A. Yes! We visit schools during the academic year, and we're also available for summer programs, camps, and library events.

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Q. Our school is not in the Capital Region — can we still book the show?
A. Of course! We travel to schools throughout NY and beyond. Travel is simple to arrange, and we'll walk you through everything when scheduling.

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Q. Can you perform for organizations other than schools?
Absolutely! We also visit libraries, camps, and community and faith organizations. Every group is different, and we tailor the program to be engaging and age-appropriate.

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Q. How does budgeting work?
We know every school and organization has different resources. We’ll work together to find a plan that fits your budget and makes the program possible for your group.​​​​​​​​

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If you’re searching for a social emotional learning assembly in New York's Capital Region, this program brings meaningful impact — wrapped in laughter and joy.​​​​

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​​​Member, NYS Arts in Education

Member, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable​​​​

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Interested in bringing Love Yourself More to your school or community?

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