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In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children discover how storytelling can be a powerful way to explore their emotions. Through imagination and creativity, children learn to express their feelings safely—by turning them into characters, adventures, and positive journeys.

Using the story of Jay, a nervous boy who creates a tale about “Captain Jay the Brave Explorer,” children see how storytelling can turn tricky emotions into exciting discoveries. Whether through writing, drawing, acting, or speaking, stories help children understand themselves and build emotional strength.

What children will learn in this episode:

• How stories can be used to express and explore feelings
• The emotional power of turning yourself into a character
• Why storytelling builds self-confidence and resilience
• How to create a story based on a feeling like worry, excitement, or bravery

Creativity and Emotional Literacy from Miss Harrison:

• Pick a feeling – Start with an emotion like nervousness, happiness, or anger
• Create a character – It could be a knight, astronaut, dragon, or someone like you
• Build an adventure – What challenge does the character face? How do they grow?
• Share your story – Write it, say it aloud, act it out, or draw it

These story tools allow children to process emotions and imagine new possibilities with confidence and courage.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, create a story about a feeling you’ve had. You can write it down, draw it, perform it, or share it with someone you trust. Notice how the story helps you understand what you felt—and how you grew through it.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children exploring creativity and emotions
• Teachers delivering PSHE, English, or SEL lessons
• Parents and carers supporting children through emotional ups and downs
• Mental health and wellbeing leads promoting expressive arts and storytelling

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