CHECK
“Are you okay?” Look, listen and quickly find a trusted grown-up.
The Wellness Crew presentsHartley’s
Hartley’s
Little Lifesavers
Little hearts. Big heroes. Hartley helps young students learn how to spot an emergency, call for help and become a confident helper.
CHECK•CALL•HELP
Hi, Heart Heroes!Every healthy choice makes your heart stronger!
Meet your heart-health buddy
Hi, I’m Hartley!
I’m the Community Wellness & Resource Hub’s Chief Wellness Ambassador. I help children learn how to be brave, kind and prepared when someone needs help.
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September 2026National Preparedness Month
Preparedness begins with knowing what to do.
During National Preparedness Month, the Community Wellness & Resource Hub Wellness Crew visited Clara Hall Elementary School to talk with kindergarten and first-grade students about being prepared in a life-or-death emergency.
Through Hartley’s Little Lifesavers, students explored the basics of CPR in a fun, supportive and age-appropriate way. They learned that even the youngest helpers can recognize when something is wrong, call 911, find a trusted adult and take safe action while help is on the way.
Every heart hero goes home with a skill
Big lessons for little lifesavers.
Our hands-on program builds courage without creating fear. Children practice simple, memorable actions they can carry into everyday life.
CALL
Call 911, say where you are and calmly tell the helper what happened.
HELP
Learn the idea of “push, push, push” through safe, guided CPR practice.
BE A HERO
Use courage and kindness—because kids can help save a life, too!
Welcome, Heart Heroes!
Come learn, move and practice with Hartley.
This is not a long grown-up lecture. Children learn through stories, movement, call-and-response and safe hands-on practice.
Meet Hartley
We begin with a cheerful welcome and talk about what makes someone a helper.
Practice the words
Children practice saying “Are you okay?” and telling a trusted adult what happened.
Try safe CPR motions
Students learn the idea of steady pushes through age-appropriate guided practice.
Earn Heart Hero pride
We review CHECK, CALL and HELP so children leave feeling brave and prepared.
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CHECK!CALL!HELP!What students will learn
Little steps children can remember.
- Recognize when someone may need help.
- Check by asking, “Are you okay?”
- Call 911 or quickly find a trusted adult.
- Share their name, location and what happened.
- Understand the basic idea of hands-only CPR.
- Stay safe and never put themselves in danger.
The program introduces lifesaving awareness. It is not a professional CPR certification course for children.
For parents and guardians
Helping the lesson continue at home.
Children may come home excited to demonstrate what they learned. Families can help by reviewing their home address, identifying trusted adults and practicing when and how to call 911.
Ask: “Who are your trusted grown-ups?”Practice saying your home address.Remind children to call 911 only for real emergencies.Use praise—prepared children should feel confident, not afraid.
Questions from grown-ups
Frequently asked questions
Which grades can participate?
The current Hartley’s Little Lifesavers experience is designed especially for kindergarten and first-grade students.
Is this a CPR certification class?
No. It is an age-appropriate introduction to CPR awareness, emergency readiness and becoming a safe helper.
Will the lesson frighten children?
The program uses friendly language, Hartley’s character and positive practice. We avoid graphic images and frightening details.
Do parents need to attend?
Parents do not have to attend unless the school requests it. Teachers and school staff remain with students during the visit.
What does the school need to provide?
A safe learning space, school staff supervision and an estimated student count. Our team will confirm any additional setup needs before the visit.
How do we request a visit?
Complete the request form below and choose a preferred Wednesday or Friday in October. Our team will contact the school to confirm availability.
In our schools
Learning in action at Clara Hall.
Students listened, practiced and discovered that preparedness is a skill everyone can begin learning.
OctoberHealth Literacy Month
Bring the Wellness Crew to your schoolRequest your date
Healthy knowledge can start early.
For Health Literacy Month, schools can invite our Wellness Crew to introduce kindergarten and first-grade students to the basics of CPR, emergency readiness and becoming a confident helper.
October availabilityWednesdays and Fridays · By confirmed appointment
School visit request
Invite Hartley’s Little Lifesavers.
Tell us about your school and select a preferred Wednesday or Friday in October. Our team will follow up to confirm availability and visit details.