🐾 Heartwood Rescue: Guardians of the Wild (Coming Fall 2025)


A storytelling game where kids become magical heroes—by helping creatures in need and learning about themselves along the way.

🌲 Welcome to Heartwood

In the forested world of Heartwood, every creature has a story—and every Guardian has something to learn.
Through playful, emotionally rich adventures, children practice:

  • Naming and navigating their feelings

  • Helping others through empathy and active listening

  • Making thoughtful choices in the face of challenge

  • Recognizing their own strengths and growth edges

This game isn’t about winning. It’s about becoming.

What Is Heartwood Rescue?

Heartwood Rescue: Guardians of the Wild is a journal-based roleplaying game (RPG) where children take on the role of Rescue Guardians—part-kid, part-creature protectors who journey through an enchanted world, helping magical animals and growing their own emotional skills.

Players use story prompts, simple dice rolls, and reflective journaling to explore empathy, communication, and courage in both the fantasy realm and real life.

No screens. No grades. Just imagination, heart, and growth.

    🎯 Who It’s For

    • Kids ages 7–12
    • Parents and caregivers
    • Educators and school counselors
    • Therapists and youth workers
    • Anyone who believes in the power of story to heal and grow

    Heartwood Rescue aligns with CASEL’s SEL competencies and trauma-informed education practices.

    🐉 Creature Case Files

    Meet the Magical Beings of Heartwood

    Every creature in Heartwood has a story—and a feeling they need help untangling.
    As a Guardian, your job isn’t just to save them… it’s to listen.

    Here’s a glimpse into the kinds of beings you’ll meet on your rescues:

    Bring Heartwood Home

    • Available as a downloadable PDF kit
    • Classroom & group packages available
    • Want a guided experience? Book a Heartwood StoryLab or classroom residency.