The Lotta Love the LovaRoo Puppet is our soft, joyful reminder of what we believe at The Emotional Intelligence Factory at Skyland: love is the most important feeling. Inspired by a real-life grandmother who greeted everyone with open arms, Lotta Love gives children a playful way to show and receive care.

When Lotta Love hops into a room, the energy shifts. We use her to lead greetings, gratitude circles, and affirmations: "Lotta Love wants to know-who helped you today?" or "What is one thing you appreciate about yourself?" Children light up as the puppet "notices" their kindness, bravery, or honesty.

In our emotional intelligence education programs, Lotta Love helps children understand love as more than hugs and hearts. Through stories and role-plays, she models how love looks in action: listening when a friend is upset, sharing materials, including someone who is left out, or standing up for fairness. Students practice these behaviors with the puppet first, then begin to use them in real-life situations.

For families and communities that have weathered stress, racism, or loss, Lotta Love offers a culturally affirming symbol of tenderness and strength combined. She invites children to see themselves as givers and receivers of care, not just subjects of rules or correction.

Parents, educators, and counselors use the puppet to soften hard conversations: "Lotta Love and I need to talk about what happened at recess, because we care about you and your classmates." This frames accountability inside a larger message of belonging and worth.

Keep Lotta Love the LovaRoo Puppet nearby during family nights, classroom meetings, and community gatherings. Hand her to a child who needs encouragement and invite them to speak love over themselves and others. With each playful interaction, kids learn that love is not abstract-it is a skill they can practice, share, and carry wherever they go.