Change is part of every child’s life. Sometimes it arrives as something exciting—a new class, a new home, a new friendship or a new opportunity. At other times, change can bring uncertainty, sadness, worry or a longing for things to stay exactly as they were.

In Series 10 of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore what happens when familiar things become different and develop practical, reassuring ways to navigate change with greater understanding, confidence and resilience.

Across six episodes, Miss Harrison helps children recognise that there is no single “right” way to feel about change. Children can be excited and nervous at the same time. They can look forward to something new while still missing what came before. Most importantly, they learn that difficult feelings around change are understandable and that they do not have to manage them alone.

Through relatable stories, reflection activities and weekly Mindful Moment Challenges, children explore why change can feel difficult, how to manage goodbyes, how to approach new beginnings, what can help when things change at home or school, and how change forms a natural part of growing through life.

Across the series, children will explore:

Episode 1 – Why Does Change Feel Hard?
Children discover why our brains often prefer familiar patterns and routines and why change can stir up several emotions at once. They practise noticing and naming what they feel rather than believing they have to immediately make those feelings disappear.

Episode 2 – Saying Goodbye
Children explore the feelings that can accompany endings and farewells. Through Isla’s story, they learn that remembering, reflecting and finding meaningful ways to say goodbye can help us carry important memories forward even when something changes.

Episode 3 – New Beginnings
Children turn towards the other side of change and discover that something unfamiliar can contain possibility as well as uncertainty. They learn to take a breath, look for one positive thing and remain open to what they might discover.

Episode 4 – Handling Changes at Home
Children consider how changes in family routines and home life can affect how secure and settled they feel. They explore the importance of talking about feelings, maintaining comforting routines and staying connected when circumstances become different.

Episode 5 – Dealing with Change at School
Children explore new teachers, classrooms, classmates and routines. They learn that adjusting takes time and practise using a simple School Change Toolkit of calm breathing, helpful self-talk, asking questions and taking manageable steps into something unfamiliar.

Episode 6 – The Seasons of Life
The series finishes by helping children see change as part of a much bigger journey. Just as seasons come and go, different periods of our lives bring beginnings, growth, letting go, rest and renewal.

What children will learn throughout the series:

• Why change can bring several different emotions at once
• How to recognise and name feelings connected with change
• Why missing something old and enjoying something new can happen at the same time
• Gentle ways to cope with goodbyes and endings
• How curiosity can help when approaching something unfamiliar
• Why familiar routines and trusted relationships can provide reassurance
• How to ask for help when a change feels difficult
• Why adjusting to something new can take time
• How breathing, reflection and kind self-talk can help during uncertainty
• How to recognise possibilities within new beginnings
• Why change is a natural part of learning, growing and life

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison

Notice what you’re feeling
Change can bring excitement, worry, sadness, curiosity, frustration—or several feelings together. Pause and give those feelings a name.

Make room for mixed feelings
You don’t have to choose between missing what came before and looking forward to what comes next. Both feelings can belong.

Hold onto what helps you feel steady
Familiar people, routines, memories and calming strategies can provide reassurance while something new gradually becomes familiar.

Talk to someone you trust
You don’t have to understand or manage every change by yourself. Sharing how you feel with someone you trust can help.

Give yourself time
Something new does not have to feel comfortable immediately. Adjustment can happen gradually.

Look for possibility
Change can close one chapter while opening another. Curiosity can help us discover what might be waiting next.

Mindful Moment Challenge for the Series

Whenever something changes, pause before rushing past how it feels.

Take a slow breath and ask yourself:

“What am I feeling?”

“What am I leaving behind?”

“What can help me feel steady?”

“What might I discover next?”

You don’t have to have all the answers.

Sometimes facing change begins with simply noticing how you feel and taking the next small step.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children experiencing change or transition
• Children preparing for a new class, teacher or school
• Families experiencing changes to routines or circumstances
• End-of-year and transition work in primary schools
• PSHE lessons exploring change, resilience and emotional literacy
• Teachers and pastoral leaders supporting children through uncertainty
• Families wanting gentle ways to talk about endings and new beginnings
• Children learning that mixed feelings about change are normal

Quote for the Series

“You don’t have to know exactly what comes next. Sometimes you just need the courage to take the next small step.”

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Organising Your Day – Turning Chaos into Calm

Helping children understand how simple planning can make busy days feel calmer and more manageable, and showing them how to create a healthy balance between the things they need to do, the things they enjoy, and the time they need to rest.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Managing Stress and Overwhelm series, children explore how organising their day can help them feel less rushed, overwhelmed, and unsure about where to begin. They learn that planning isn't about filling every moment or getting everything perfect—it is about making life feel more manageable by taking things one step at a time.

Through Marley’s story, children discover what can happen when a day begins to feel like a whirlwind. Marley has homework to finish, a piano lesson after school, and has promised to help her little brother with his reading. When everything starts to feel too much, her teacher helps her list what she needs to do, break it into smaller steps, and make space for breathing breaks and drawing too. Marley’s day hasn't changed, but the way she sees it has. Suddenly, it feels possible.

The episode introduces children to simple planning strategies and a Daily Calm Plan, helping them think about how they want to begin their day, one important thing they need to do, something joyful they want to include, and how they can wind down in the evening.

This episode encourages children to understand that plans are guides rather than rules, to be kind to themselves when things change, and to recognise that a balanced day includes time for learning, rest, play, and enjoyment.

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why having lots of things to think about can sometimes feel overwhelming
• How making a simple plan can help them feel calmer and more in control
• How to break larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps
• Why rest and play are important parts of a balanced day
• How to create their own Daily Calm Plan
• Why plans can change and don't need to be followed perfectly

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Make a mini plan
Choose something you need to do, something you want to do, and something you can look forward to.

Break big things into smaller steps
When a task feels overwhelming, focus on the next small step rather than trying to think about everything at once.

Make room for rest and play
A balanced day isn't only about completing tasks. Your mind and body also need opportunities to relax, play, breathe, and enjoy themselves.

Be kind when plans change
Plans are guides, not rules. If something doesn't go as expected, you can adjust your plan and keep going.

These skills help children build organisation, self-awareness, independence, and healthy strategies for managing feelings of stress and overwhelm.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

Each morning or evening this week, take a moment to make a simple plan for your day.

Choose:

One thing you need to do.
One thing you want to do.
One way to care for yourself.

Then remember—you don't need to do everything at once. Take your day one step at a time.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning how to organise busy days
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, wellbeing, routines, and self-regulation
• Families helping children develop healthy approaches to planning
• Teachers and pastoral leaders supporting children who feel overwhelmed
• Children developing independence, organisation, and emotional regulation skills

Quote of the Week:

"You don't have to do everything at once. Just take one step at a time."

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The Power of Taking Breaks – Recharging Your Mind and Body

Helping children understand that rest is an important part of wellbeing, learning, and managing stress, and showing them how short breaks can help them feel calmer, happier, and more focused.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Managing Stress and Overwhelm series, children explore the importance of taking breaks. In a world that can sometimes feel busy, noisy, and full of things to do, children learn that pauses are not signs of weakness or giving up—they are an important way to care for themselves.

Through Tia’s story, children discover how feeling tired, overwhelmed, or mentally “full” can make it harder to think clearly and enjoy learning. They learn that just like phones and tablets need time to recharge, people need opportunities to rest, reset, and regain their energy too.

The episode introduces different types of breaks, helping children recognise that everyone has different needs and that even a few minutes of rest can make a big difference.

This episode encourages children to listen to their bodies, notice when they need a pause, and develop healthy habits for managing stress and maintaining emotional wellbeing.

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why taking breaks helps the brain and body work better
• How to recognise signs that they may need a break
• Different types of breaks and when to use them
• Why rest is an important part of learning and wellbeing
• How short pauses can improve focus, mood, and concentration
• Why taking a break is not quitting, but caring for yourself

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Notice when your body needs a pause
Learn to recognise signs such as tiredness, frustration, restlessness, headaches, or difficulty concentrating.

Choose the right type of break
Different feelings need different kinds of rest. Sometimes we need quiet, sometimes movement, and sometimes creativity.

Recharge without guilt
Understand that taking care of yourself helps you do your best and is a healthy part of everyday life.

Return with renewed energy
A short break can help you come back feeling calmer, clearer, and more ready to learn.

These skills help children build self-awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies that support both learning and emotional wellbeing.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, notice one moment when you feel tired, stressed, frustrated, or stuck. Pause and give yourself a short break. Try a quiet break, a movement break, or a creative break and see how it helps your mind and body feel refreshed.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning about self-care and wellbeing
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, emotional literacy, and mental health
• Families supporting children with stress or overwhelm
• Teachers and pastoral leaders promoting healthy habits and resilience
• Children developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills

Quote of the Week:

"Taking a break isn't stopping. It's giving yourself the energy to keep going."

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Helping children use mindfulness and breathing techniques to feel calmer, more focused, and better able to manage stress.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children discover simple and powerful ways to create a calm mind when life feels busy, overwhelming, or stressful. While worries, strong emotions, and racing thoughts are a normal part of life, children can learn practical strategies to help themselves feel more balanced and in control.

Through Imran’s story and the image of a swirling snow globe, children learn that when their minds feel crowded with thoughts and feelings, they do not need to make those thoughts disappear. Instead, they can slow down, breathe, and give themselves time to settle, allowing their minds to become clearer and calmer.

This episode introduces mindfulness and breathing as gentle tools that children can use anytime they need a moment of peace, helping them build confidence in managing their emotions and wellbeing.

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why thoughts and feelings can sometimes feel overwhelming
• How a calm mind helps us think clearly and make good choices
• Simple breathing techniques to reduce stress and anxiety
• How mindfulness helps us focus on the present moment
• Why practising calm strategies regularly can strengthen emotional wellbeing

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Use calming breaths
Slow, steady breathing helps the body relax and sends signals of safety to the brain.

Focus on the present moment
Paying attention to what you can see, hear, and feel helps quiet busy thoughts.

Pause before reacting
Taking a moment to breathe can help children respond thoughtfully instead of acting on strong emotions.

Create a calm routine
Having a simple strategy for stressful moments builds confidence and emotional resilience.

These skills help children develop self-regulation, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies that they can use throughout their lives.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

Choose one moment each day to practise either Balloon Breathing or Mindful Noticing. You might try it before school, before bed, before a test, or whenever you notice your thoughts starting to feel busy. Pay attention to how your mind and body feel afterwards.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning emotional regulation skills
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, wellbeing, and mindfulness
• Families supporting children with stress, worries, or anxiety
• Teachers and pastoral leaders promoting emotional wellbeing
• Children developing lifelong strategies for staying calm and focused

Quote of the Week:

"A calm mind doesn't mean having no thoughts—it means learning how to let them settle."

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Helping children recognise stress, understand how it affects the mind and body, and learn that it can be managed with care and confidence.

In this first episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Managing Stress and Overwhelm series, children are introduced to an important part of emotional wellbeing: understanding stress. Stress is something everyone experiences from time to time, whether they are children or adults, and learning to recognise it is the first step towards managing it.

Through Leo’s story, children discover that stress can show up in different ways. It might feel like a busy mind, a jumpy tummy, sweaty hands, racing thoughts, or a sense that there is simply too much happening at once. By learning to notice these signs early, children can begin to understand what their body and mind are trying to tell them.

This episode helps children realise that stress is a normal part of life and that there are simple, healthy ways to respond when things start to feel overwhelming.

What children will learn in this episode:

• What stress is and why it happens
• How stress can affect thoughts, feelings, and the body
• Why everyone experiences stress sometimes
• How to recognise early signs of feeling overwhelmed
• Why noticing stress is the first step towards feeling calmer

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Notice your body's signals
Pay attention to clues such as a fast heartbeat, tense muscles, tummy aches, or feeling restless.

Recognise busy thoughts
Learn to spot when worries or racing thoughts are making life feel more difficult.

Name what you're feeling
Putting feelings into words can make them feel easier to understand and manage.

Pause and check in
Taking a moment to notice your thoughts and feelings can help prevent stress from building up.

These strategies help children develop self-awareness and emotional regulation, creating strong foundations for managing stress in healthy ways.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

Take a few moments each day to do a Stress Check-In. Pause, take a slow breath, and ask yourself: "How does my body feel?" and "What is happening in my mind right now?" You might draw, write, or talk about what you notice.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning about emotions and wellbeing
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, emotional literacy, and mental health
• Families supporting children with worries or feelings of overwhelm
• Teachers and pastoral leaders helping children develop self-awareness
• Children building resilience and healthy coping skills

Quote of the Week:

"When we notice stress, we give ourselves the chance to care for it."

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Helping children see change as a natural part of life, build resilience, and recognise growth through every season.

In this special final episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Coping with Change series, children explore the idea that life, just like nature, moves through different seasons. Some seasons bring excitement and new beginnings, while others invite us to slow down, reflect, heal, or let go.

Through Zahra’s story and her grandad’s garden wisdom, children learn that change is not something to fear. Just as flowers bloom, fade, and return again, our lives are full of moments of growth, challenge, rest, and renewal. Every experience helps us learn more about ourselves and become stronger, wiser, and more confident.

This episode encourages children to see change as a natural and valuable part of life’s journey, helping them understand that difficult moments do not last forever and that new opportunities are always waiting around the corner.

What children will learn in this episode:

• How the seasons of nature can help us understand life changes
• Why different feelings and experiences come and go over time
• That change is a normal and important part of growing up
• How challenges can help us develop resilience and confidence
• Why every season of life has value and purpose

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Recognise your season
Understanding how you are feeling helps you respond to your emotions with kindness and patience.

Trust the process of growth
Just like plants grow at different times, people grow through different experiences and challenges.

Reflect on change
Looking back on past changes can help children see how much they have learned and developed.

Welcome new beginnings
Every ending creates space for something new to begin.

These strategies help children build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and confidence as they navigate life's changes.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

Think about which season best matches your life right now—spring, summer, autumn, or winter. Draw, write, or talk about your season and what it might be teaching you. Consider what you are growing through and what you hope to welcome next.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning about change and personal growth
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, wellbeing, and emotional literacy
• Families supporting children through transitions and life changes
• Teachers and pastoral leaders helping children develop resilience
• Children reflecting on emotions, growth, and self-understanding

Quote of the Week:

"Every season of life has something important to teach us."

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Helping children manage school changes, develop resilience, and approach new situations with confidence.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to cope when things change at school. From new teachers and classrooms to different routines, classmates, or even moving to a new school, change is a natural part of every learning journey.

Through Nia’s story, children discover that feeling nervous, uncertain, or uncomfortable when things change is completely normal. They learn that while new situations can feel challenging at first, they can also create opportunities to make new friends, develop new skills, and discover strengths they never knew they had.

This episode encourages children to approach change with patience, curiosity, and self-compassion, helping them build the confidence needed to navigate transitions successfully.

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why changes at school can sometimes feel difficult
• How to recognise and understand emotions during transitions
• The importance of asking for help when something feels confusing
• Why giving yourself time to adjust is important
• How change can lead to new opportunities and positive experiences

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Notice your feelings
Recognising emotions helps children understand and manage them more effectively.

Ask questions
Seeking support from trusted adults and friends can make change feel less overwhelming.

Give it time
New situations often become easier as we grow familiar with them.

Look for the positives
Finding small opportunities and successes can help build confidence during times of change.

These strategies help children develop resilience, adaptability, and a positive mindset when facing new experiences.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, notice one small change at school—something new, different, or unexpected. Use your School Change Toolkit by taking a calm breath, using a kind phrase to encourage yourself, and focusing on one positive thing you discover. Afterwards, reflect on how the experience made you feel.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children experiencing changes at school
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, emotional wellbeing, or transition support
• Teachers helping pupils prepare for new classes, teachers, or routines
• Families supporting children through educational transitions
• Children learning to build confidence and resilience

Quote of the Week:

"Every new beginning at school is a chance to discover something new about yourself."

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What Can I Control? – Focusing on What Is in Your Hands

Helping children understand the difference between things they can influence and things they cannot control, and showing them how focusing on one helpful action can make worries about uncertainty feel more manageable.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Understanding Worry series, children explore a powerful question they can ask whenever worry appears: “What can I control?”

Children learn that worry often grows because we want to know exactly what is going to happen. But there are many things we simply cannot control—the weather, what other people think or feel, what has already happened, or exactly what tomorrow will bring. At the same time, there are things that remain in our hands: how we prepare, what we say, whether we ask for help, how we respond to mistakes, and what small step we choose next.

Through Theo’s story, children see this distinction in action. Theo’s school football team has reached the final, but instead of feeling excited, he becomes caught up worrying about whether the other team will be better, whether it will rain, whether he will miss a goal, and whether his team will lose. His coach helps him sort these worries by asking which of them he can actually control. Theo realises that he cannot control the weather, the other team, or the final score—but he can practise, listen to his teammates, try his best, and keep going if he makes a mistake.

The episode introduces children to the idea of sorting worries into “in my hands” and “out of my hands.” When something is within their control, they can choose a helpful action. When it isn’t, they can practise acknowledging it and allowing that worry to rest.

Most importantly, children are encouraged to move away from trying to control an entire uncertain situation and towards a smaller, more manageable question:

“What is one thing I can do right now?”

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why uncertainty can sometimes make worry grow
• The difference between things they can and cannot control
• Why other people’s choices, the weather and future outcomes aren’t in their hands
• How their preparation, words, actions and responses can be within their control
• How to sort worries into “in my hands” and “out of my hands”
• Why choosing one helpful next step can make a worry feel more manageable

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Ask: “Is this in my hands?”
When worry appears, pause and decide whether it is something you can actually influence or change.

Focus on what you can do
You might be able to practise, prepare, ask for help, take a breath, speak kindly or tell someone how you feel.

Let what isn’t yours to control rest
When something is out of your hands, remind yourself: “This isn’t mine to control.” You don’t need to solve everything.

Choose one small next step
Instead of trying to control the whole situation, ask: “What is one thing I can do right now?”

These skills help children develop perspective, emotional regulation, problem-solving, resilience and a healthier response to uncertainty.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, whenever a worry appears, ask:

“Is this in my hands or out of my hands?”

If it is in your hands, choose one small, helpful action you can take.

If it is out of your hands, take a slow breath and practise saying:

“I can let this one go for now.”

Then gently bring your attention back to what you can do.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning how to manage uncertainty and worry
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, emotional literacy, resilience and problem-solving
• Families helping children distinguish between helpful action and worrying about things beyond their control
• Teachers and pastoral leaders supporting children who worry about future outcomes
• Children developing perspective, coping strategies and emotional regulation

Quote of the Week:

“You can’t control everything that happens, but you can choose your next small step.”

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In this empowering six-part series, Miss Harrison supports primary-aged children as they learn how to build confidence, develop self-esteem, and believe in themselves. Each episode combines storytelling, reflective thinking, and practical strategies to help children recognise their strengths and grow in resilience both at school and at home.

Episode 1: What Makes You Special?

Theme: Recognising individuality and personal strengths

In this episode, children explore what makes them unique and special. Through the story of Mia, they learn that confidence begins with recognising their own qualities—kindness, talents, and the way they care for others.

Episode 2: Talking to Yourself Kindly

Theme: Developing positive self-talk and inner confidence

Children discover how the words they say to themselves can shape how they feel. Through Noah’s story, they learn to replace unkind thoughts with encouraging, supportive self-talk that builds confidence over time.

Episode 3: Facing Challenges with Courage

Theme: Building bravery and resilience

This episode helps children understand that courage is not about being fearless—it’s about trying even when something feels difficult. Through Layla’s story, children learn how small brave steps can lead to big achievements.

Episode 4: Learning from Mistakes

Theme: Growth mindset and resilience through setbacks

Mistakes are not failures—they are opportunities to learn. Through Finn’s story, children discover how reflecting on mistakes helps them improve, grow stronger, and keep moving forward with confidence.

Episode 5: Setting Goals and Celebrating Wins

Theme: Motivation, progress, and self-belief

Through Ethan’s journey, children learn how setting small, achievable goals can lead to big progress. They also discover the importance of celebrating every step along the way to stay motivated and proud of their efforts.

Episode 6: Your Confidence Shield

Theme: Bringing together self-belief, resilience, and personal strengths

In this final episode, children create their own “confidence shield”—a powerful collection of their strengths, kind thoughts, and achievements. Inspired by Jasmine’s story, they learn how to protect their self-esteem and stay strong in any situation.

What Children Will Learn in Series 9:

• How to recognise and celebrate their unique strengths
• The importance of kind self-talk and positive thinking
• How to face challenges with courage and resilience
• Why mistakes help us learn and grow
• How to set goals and stay motivated
• How to build and use a personal “confidence shield”

Perfect For:

• Primary school-aged children (5–11 years old)
• Parents and carers supporting confidence and emotional wellbeing
• Teachers delivering PSHE, Circle Time or SEL lessons
• Wellbeing leads and pastoral teams in primary education

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In this creative and reflective six-part series, Miss Harrison supports primary-aged children as they explore their emotions through art, imagination, and self-expression. Each episode combines storytelling, gentle reflection, and practical creative activities to help children understand their feelings, express them safely, and develop emotional awareness both at school and at home.

Episode 1: Drawing Your Feelings

Theme: Exploring emotions through creativity

In this episode, children discover how drawing can help them express feelings that are sometimes difficult to put into words. Through a relatable story, they learn that all emotions can be explored and shared through creative expression.

Episode 2: Colours of Emotion

Theme: Recognising and naming feelings

Children explore how different emotions can be linked to colours. This episode helps them identify feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, and calm, and understand that every emotion is valid and important.

Episode 3: Shapes and Feelings

Theme: Expressing emotions through shapes and patterns

Through creative exploration, children learn how shapes, lines, and patterns can represent how they feel inside. This helps deepen emotional awareness and offers new ways to communicate feelings.

Episode 4: Telling Your Story Through Art

Theme: Reflecting on experiences and emotions

This episode encourages children to use art to tell their own stories. By connecting feelings to experiences, they develop confidence in expressing themselves and understanding their emotions.

Episode 5: Calm Creations

Theme: Using creativity to regulate emotions

Children learn how creative activities can help them feel calm and settled when emotions feel overwhelming. Simple techniques show how art can support relaxation and emotional regulation.

Episode 6: My Feelings Toolkit

Theme: Building strategies for emotional wellbeing

In this final episode, children create their own “feelings toolkit”—a collection of creative and mindful strategies they can use whenever they need support. They reflect on their learning and build confidence in managing their emotions.

What Children Will Learn in Series 8:

• How to express emotions through drawing and creativity
• How to recognise and name a range of feelings
• That all emotions are valid and important
• How to use creative approaches to communicate emotions
• Strategies to feel calm and manage big feelings
• How to build a personal toolkit for emotional wellbeing

Perfect For:

• Primary school-aged children (5–11 years old)
• Parents and carers supporting emotional expression at home
• Teachers delivering PSHE, Art, or SEL lessons
• Wellbeing leads and pastoral teams in primary education

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