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Helping children explore their emotions through imagination and narrative

In this imaginative and empowering episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children discover how storytelling can help them understand their feelings in a creative and safe way. Through the story of Jay, who transforms his worries into an exciting adventure about “Captain Jay,” pupils learn how emotions can be turned into powerful narratives filled with bravery, growth, and discovery.

With structured prompts, inspiring story starters, and drawing tasks, this episode opens the door to emotional reflection through writing, role-play, and visual storytelling.

What’s Included:

Guided Audio Episode – A calming, narrative-driven session showing how storytelling helps children process emotions through character and adventure. Transcript included for flexible deliverySeries 8 Episode 3.wav.

Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal with emotion-to-story reflection activities, story planning frames, creative writing prompts, drawing tasks, and a weekly mindful storytelling challengeS8 E3 Storytelling with…S8 E3 Storytelling with….

Teacher Guide – A 12-page lesson resource including guided teaching support, vocabulary scaffolds, differentiation strategies, discussion prompts, and classroom extension ideasS8 E3 Storytelling with….

Key Themes:

Turning feelings into stories makes emotions easier to understand

Children gain perspective by imagining characters facing similar feelings

Three simple steps: Pick a Feeling, Create a Character, Tell Their Adventure

Storytelling promotes empathy, resilience, and emotional self-expression

Learning Outcomes:

Pupils identify and reflect on emotions through narrative techniques

Children explore their feelings by imagining challenges and resolutions

Story writing, drawing, and role-play promote literacy and wellbeing together

Weekly storytelling challenges encourage ongoing emotional creativity

This episode invites every child to become the author of their own emotional journey—reminding them that even big feelings can lead to brave stories and that they can be the hero every time.