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Thoughts–Feelings–Behaviours Cycle – Teacher Resource Pack (KS1 & KS2)

This resource helps children explore how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are linked in a cycle. Pupils learn that a thought can affect how they feel, a feeling can affect what they do, and behaviours can influence future thoughts. By noticing the cycle, children can learn how to pause, reflect, and make positive changes.

What’s included:

Introduction & teacher notes – clear guidance on how to introduce the TFB cycle, with simple brain science (amygdala, basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex).

Examples to suggest to pupils – 10 unhelpful and 10 helpful cycle examples.

Circle time prompts (6) and talking token questions (6) for group discussion.

Two worksheet activities:

• Spot the Cycle – identifying missing parts of the cycle.
• Change the Cycle – practising how to shift one part to create a new outcome.
• Movement break – Body Circles to notice how the body feels.
• Breathing technique – Triangle Breathing, linked to the cycle visual.
• Poster prompts – 20 reflection questions for classroom display.
• Curriculum links – mapped to RSHE/PSHE statutory objectives for KS1 & KS2, with official H codes.
• 5 Ways to Wellbeing – Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give.

Perfect for PSHE, circle time, wellbeing lessons, nurture groups, or whole-class teaching.