Welcome to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison – the perfect place for children, parents, and teachers to explore emotions, build mindfulness, and develop emotional intelligence
Miss Harrison is a passionate teacher and mindfulness advocate who loves helping children shine their brightest by understanding their emotions and building inner strength. !
Welcome to Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison – the perfect place for children, parents, and teachers to explore emotions, build mindfulness, and develop emotional intelligence
Miss Harrison is a passionate teacher and mindfulness advocate who loves helping children shine their brightest by understanding their emotions and building inner strength. !
Listen to all the podcasts here https://mindfulmomentswithmissharrison.buzzsprout.com
Helping children explore and express emotions through art and imagination
In this inspiring opening episode of Series 8: Exploring Emotions Through Creativity, children discover that drawing is more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful way to show what they feel inside. Through the story of Lucas, who experiences a day full of emotions and finds comfort in drawing them out, pupils learn how colour, shape, and line can express even the most complicated feelings.
This episode introduces creative emotional expression in a safe, accessible, and non-verbal way—perfect for building emotional literacy and self-awareness.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A warm and imaginative story session guiding children to express their feelings using art. Transcript included for inclusive classroom use.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page reflection journal with guided questions, art-based prompts, structured planning for expressing feelings through drawing, and a mindful challenge to use daily.
Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured teaching resource with step-by-step lesson guidance, vocabulary scaffolds, discussion points, and differentiation ideas for inclusive delivery.
Key Themes:
Drawing helps express feelings when words are hard to find
Every emotion can be explored through colours, lines, and shapes
Children learn to choose artistic elements to match how they feel
Creative outlets support wellbeing, confidence, and emotional release
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils identify and express emotions using art
Children learn to link feelings with visual elements such as colour and shape
Drawing becomes a tool for mindfulness and emotional regulation
Weekly art-based challenge supports continued creative expression
This episode invites children to recognise the beauty of their own inner world—reminding them that every feeling deserves space and that creativity can be a bridge to calm, confidence, and connection.
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In this joyful and heartwarming episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children reflect on what makes friendship so special—and how to show gratitude for the people who support, laugh, and grow with them. Through the gentle story of Ella, Liam, and Zara planning a friendship picnic, pupils are encouraged to think about how they can celebrate the bonds that matter most.
This episode is a celebration of kindness, gratitude, and togetherness, helping pupils build positive relationship habits that last a lifetime.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A story-led mindfulness session encouraging children to appreciate and celebrate their friendships. Transcript included for flexible teaching.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal with reflection prompts, story-based questions, creative planning, and a mindful challenge for the week.
Teacher Guide – A 12-page resource featuring a full lesson plan, vocabulary guidance, scaffolded support, and discussion ideas for developing friendship skills and emotional literacy.
Key Themes:
Celebrating friendship builds empathy and emotional connection
Every child has the power to make someone feel valued
Kind gestures, words, and time together make friendships stronger
Gratitude and reflection deepen children’s understanding of social connection
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on what makes their friendships meaningful
Children identify ways to say thank you and show care for others
Creative planning tasks help pupils take real-world action
The final Mindful Moment Challenge reinforces the joy of kindness and connection
This episode closes the Navigating Friendships series with an uplifting message: that friendship is worth celebrating every day—and that even small acts of care can make a big difference.
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Helping children explore their emotions through sound, rhythm, and music-making
In this uplifting episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children discover how music can help them understand and express their feelings—even when words are hard to find. Through the story of Aria, who turns a confusing day into a beautiful homemade song, pupils learn how sound and rhythm can be powerful emotional tools.
This episode introduces three easy ways to use music for emotional wellbeing and gives children a joyful, accessible path to explore their inner world through creativity.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calming, story-based session that explores how music connects to emotions, with a clear structure and engaging narrative. Transcript included for inclusive classroom useSeries 8 Episode 2.wav.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal featuring reflective questions, music-matching activities, personal soundtrack planning, and a weekly mindful moment challengeS8 E2 Exploring Emotion…S8 E2 Exploring Emotion….
Teacher Guide – A structured 12-page resource offering step-by-step teaching support, vocabulary scaffolds, discussion starters, and classroom ideas for creative music-makingS8 E2 Making Music for….
Key Themes:
Music can match or change how we feel
We don’t need instruments—just our voices, hands, or surroundings
Three core practices: Listen to match your mood, Create your own sounds, Let the music move you
Sound and rhythm can support calm, confidence, and self-expression
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils connect music with their emotional experiences
Children use rhythm, voice, or movement to express how they feel
Journaling and soundtrack planning deepen self-awareness
Weekly challenges build habits of musical expression for wellbeing
This episode gives children a toolkit of sound and rhythm that they can return to any time—reminding them that music is always there to help, comfort, energise, or simply let their feelings out.
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In this reassuring episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to handle arguments with respect and care. Through the story of Lily and Jonah, who disagree while building a fort, pupils discover a simple three-step strategy to help them stay calm, listen to each other, and work together on solutions.
This episode offers practical tools for managing everyday conflicts—teaching children that disagreements are a normal part of friendships and that kindness and teamwork can help repair and strengthen those bonds.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calm, story-led session focused on handling disagreements with empathy and thoughtfulness. Includes a full transcript for classroom flexibility.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page illustrated journal with reflection questions, problem-solving prompts, drawing tasks, and a weekly mindful moment challenge.
Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured resource offering a complete lesson plan, vocabulary support, discussion ideas, and strategies to help pupils practise conflict resolution and emotional regulation.
Key Themes:
Disagreements are a natural part of friendships
Children learn a clear 3-step method: Pause and Breathe, Listen to Understand, Work Together
Staying calm and using kind words helps solve problems, not make them worse
Resolving arguments can actually strengthen friendships
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of arguments and solutions
Children practise using the three-step conflict resolution strategy in real-life scenarios
Role play, guided drawing, and journaling help embed emotional skills
Children feel more confident and in control during tricky friendship moments
This episode builds trust, compassion, and emotional resilience—helping pupils feel more prepared to face disagreements with confidence and kindness.
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Building emotional confidence through reflection and self-awareness
In this reflective final episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children are invited to look back at all the emotional skills they’ve gathered during the series—and to organise them into their very own emotional toolbox. Through the story of Ethan, who learns how to use his toolbox during a difficult day, pupils explore how emotional tools like empathy, teamwork, and deep breathing can help us manage real-life challenges with confidence.
This empowering lesson helps children recognise their growth, boosts emotional independence, and nurtures a sense of calm self-belief that they can carry forward into everyday life.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A gentle, story-led session that helps pupils review and consolidate emotional learning from across the series. Transcript included for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page reflection journal including prompts, drawing activities, tool-sorting tasks, and a mindful challenge that encourages pupils to apply what they’ve learned.
Teacher Guide – A comprehensive 12-page teaching guide with a full lesson plan, vocabulary suggestions, differentiated scaffolding, discussion questions, and strategies for supporting whole-class reflection.
Key Themes:
Emotional growth can be tracked, remembered, and celebrated
Everyone has a personal emotional toolbox they can rely on
Reflecting on learning strengthens emotional memory
Using emotional tools is a lifelong habit worth practising
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils identify and name five core emotional skills from the series
Children reflect on how they’ve used these tools in their own lives
Activities guide children to draw, describe, and choose their favourite tools
Pupils set a final ‘Mindful Moment’ goal using their toolbox in daily life
This final episode supports pupils in recognising their emotional development—giving them language, confidence, and clarity about how to use their inner strengths to navigate the world.
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In this heartwarming episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn to celebrate what makes each of us unique. Through the story of Maya and Alex, who combine different ideas to solve a challenge, pupils explore how understanding and valuing diverse feelings, ideas, and perspectives can lead to stronger friendships and better teamwork.
This episode encourages empathy, curiosity, and inclusivity—empowering children to build positive connections with those around them.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A calm, story-led session introducing the importance of embracing difference. Includes Maya’s story, key discussion points on empathy, and a gentle reflection on learning from others. Transcript provided for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal featuring:
Personal reflections on what makes people different
Comprehension activities based on Maya’s story
Tips for listening, respecting, and being open to new ideas
A scenario-based empathy task
A creative drawing activity
A weekly Mindful Moment Challenge to practise celebrating difference in daily life
Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured lesson plan including:
Vocabulary and discussion prompts
Support for exploring cultural, emotional, and personal differences
Scaffolded reflection questions and extension ideas
Strong links to PSHE and emotional literacy goals
Key Themes:
Everyone is different—and that’s something to celebrate
Differences help us learn, grow, and build stronger friendships
Listening, kindness, and curiosity help us understand each other
Appreciating diverse ideas leads to creative solutions
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on how it feels to learn from someone different
Children identify respectful ways to respond to unfamiliar ideas
Scenario-based tasks help children practise empathy
Drawing and writing tasks reinforce inclusive behaviours
Pupils set a personal goal to celebrate differences in real life
This episode reminds children that differences aren’t something to fix or fear—they are something to welcome and enjoy. By learning to listen, share, and appreciate others, children create classrooms where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
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In this warm and encouraging episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in the emotional lives of others. Through the gentle story of Jake and Mia, pupils learn how to notice when someone is struggling—even if they don’t ask for help—and how offering support builds stronger relationships and boosts wellbeing for both the helper and the person being helped.
This episode helps children build empathy, awareness, and emotional responsibility as they discover the joy of being a helping hand in their classroom and beyond.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A story-led session exploring how kindness and emotional support can make others feel valued and connected. Features calming narration, Jake’s story, real-life reflection prompts, and a gentle mindfulness challenge. Full transcript included for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable reflection journal featuring:
Personal reflections on why helping matters
Comprehension questions based on Jake’s story
Tips for recognising when others need support
Scenario-based empathy tasks
A drawing activity to visualise a helping moment
A weekly Mindful Moment Challenge encouraging daily acts of kindness
Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured teaching resource providing:
A complete lesson plan with vocabulary and scaffolding
Class discussion prompts and extension activities
Links to PSHE, emotional literacy, and classroom wellbeing themes
Support for exploring empathy, social awareness, and values
Key Themes:
Kindness doesn’t have to be big—small acts matter
We can notice when someone needs support, even if they don’t say it
Helping others builds strong relationships and community
Supporting others emotionally helps us feel good too
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of giving and receiving help
Children learn to identify signs that someone might need support
Scenario tasks encourage empathy, kindness, and proactive behaviour
Drawing and writing activities help pupils visualise real-life kindness
Pupils commit to one act of emotional support each day in the week ahead
This episode reminds children that every one of us has the power to brighten someone’s day—and that helping hands create a world filled with care, trust, and connection.
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In this thoughtful episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the power of listening as a way to strengthen their friendships. Through the relatable story of Noah and a magical classroom tool called the “Talking Stick,” pupils learn how listening with ears, eyes, and heart helps friends feel heard, valued, and cared for.
This lesson gently builds social awareness and empathy, offering a practical and age-appropriate guide to becoming a kind, attentive friend.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calming, story-led session that models how to listen deeply and connect meaningfully with others. Includes a full transcript for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal featuring reflection prompts, story-based comprehension questions, practical listening activities, and a weekly mindful challenge.
Teacher Guide – A structured 12-page resource offering a complete lesson plan, vocabulary scaffolding, discussion ideas, and support for building listening skills through guided group work and story discussion.
Key Themes:
Listening is an active way of showing care and building stronger friendships
Children practise listening with ears (words), eyes (attention), and heart (empathy)
Everyone can improve their listening by reflecting on real situations
Being a good listener helps others feel safe, seen, and understood
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of being listened to and how it made them feel
Children explore the story of Noah and how listening changed his friendships
Pupils practise three types of listening: hearing, focusing attention, and showing empathy
The episode ends with a weekly challenge to apply new skills in real social situations
This episode supports children in developing emotional awareness, empathy, and communication—helping them grow into thoughtful, caring friends.
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Helping children understand the qualities of a great friend
In this heartwarming opening episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the building blocks of strong friendships. Through Mia’s story of growing a friendship garden with her classmate Jake, pupils learn that kindness, listening, and fairness are what make friendships thrive.
This episode gently introduces the concept of emotional responsibility in friendships, giving children the tools to reflect on what makes them a good friend and how they can grow these qualities every day.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calm, story-led session that invites children to reflect on what it means to be a good friend. Transcript included for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page illustrated reflection journal with thoughtful questions, drawing and writing tasks, a “Friendship Flower” activity, and a weekly kindness challenge.
Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured resource offering a detailed lesson plan, vocabulary support, scaffolding suggestions, and classroom discussion prompts focused on friendship and social-emotional learning.
Key Themes:
Good friends are kind, fair, and really listen
Friendships grow stronger with care and attention
Everyone can learn how to be a better friend
Being a good friend helps others feel included and safe
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on personal experiences of friendship
Children identify three core qualities: kindness, listening, and fairness
Drawing and writing tasks help children visualise friendship skills
A “Mindful Moment” challenge encourages small, daily acts of friendship
This episode lays the foundation for a positive and emotionally aware classroom, helping children feel confident in who they are as friends—and how they can make others feel seen, heard, and supported.
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In this thoughtful episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the power of listening as a way to strengthen their friendships. Through the relatable story of Noah and a magical classroom tool called the “Talking Stick,” pupils learn how listening with ears, eyes, and heart helps friends feel heard, valued, and cared for.
This lesson gently builds social awareness and empathy, offering a practical and age-appropriate guide to becoming a kind, attentive friend.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calming, story-led session that models how to listen deeply and connect meaningfully with others. Includes a full transcript for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal featuring reflection prompts, story-based comprehension questions, practical listening activities, and a weekly mindful challenge.
Teacher Guide – A structured 12-page resource offering a complete lesson plan, vocabulary scaffolding, discussion ideas, and support for building listening skills through guided group work and story discussion.
Key Themes:
Listening is an active way of showing care and building stronger friendships
Children practise listening with ears (words), eyes (attention), and heart (empathy)
Everyone can improve their listening by reflecting on real situations
Being a good listener helps others feel safe, seen, and understood
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of being listened to and how it made them feel
Children explore the story of Noah and how listening changed his friendships
Pupils practise three types of listening: hearing, focusing attention, and showing empathy
The episode ends with a weekly challenge to apply new skills in real social situations
This episode supports children in developing emotional awareness, empathy, and communication—helping them grow into thoughtful, caring friends.
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In this thoughtful and confidence-building episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children are invited to explore what makes them truly unique. Through the reflective story of Olivia—who learns to celebrate her strengths, interests, and emotions—pupils are gently guided to think about their own identity and how understanding ourselves helps us grow.
This lesson supports self-awareness, emotional insight, and individuality—laying the foundation for emotional intelligence and self-worth.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A calm, story-led session that encourages children to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and interests. Through Olivia’s story and visualisation activities, pupils explore what makes them special and how knowing ourselves helps us feel more confident. Includes full transcript for classroom flexibility.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English)
An 8-page printable journal that includes:
Personal reflection prompts and emotional check-ins
Story comprehension activities about Olivia’s self-discovery
Creative tasks such as designing a personal “puzzle piece”
Drawing and journaling to help children express identity and pride
A weekly mindful moment challenge focused on self-celebration
Teacher Guide
A comprehensive 12-page resource with:
Step-by-step lesson guidance
Vocabulary support and key questions
Creative class activities and extension ideas
Scaffolding and differentiation strategies to ensure all pupils can access the learning
Key Themes:
Every child is unique and special in their own way
Self-awareness helps us understand our emotions, interests, and strengths
Celebrating individuality builds confidence and emotional wellbeing
Knowing ourselves helps us connect more meaningfully with others
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on what makes them happy, proud, and calm
Children explore identity through drawing, storytelling, and discussion
Olivia’s story helps pupils see the value of understanding themselves
Visualisation and creative tasks build self-esteem and inner calm
Pupils practise celebrating their individuality and strengths
This episode helps children begin their journey into emotional awareness with warmth and clarity—building a strong inner foundation of confidence, self-recognition, and pride in who they are.
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In this reassuring and empowering final episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn that asking for help is not a weakness—but a wise and brave choice. Through the story of Emma, who feels overwhelmed by a group project until she reaches out to her teacher, pupils discover how seeking support can reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and help them succeed.
This episode fosters emotional safety, confidence, and practical problem-solving—encouraging children to recognise when they need help and how to ask for it kindly and clearly.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A warm, story-led session guiding pupils through when to ask for help and how to do it. The episode features relatable scenarios and a simple three-step framework: recognise the need, choose someone you trust, and use calm, clear words. Includes a full transcript for flexible use.
(Source: Audio transcript)
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English)
An 8-page printable reflection journal that includes:
Personal reflection on past experiences of asking for help
Questions based on Emma’s story
Sentence frames for confident communication
Real-life practice scenarios
Drawing and goal-setting activities
A weekly mindful challenge to apply their learning
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Teacher Guide
A 12-page resource offering:
A complete lesson structure
Vocabulary and sentence support
Group discussion and role play activities
Scaffolding and differentiation strategies
Support for modelling help-seeking behaviour in the classroom
(Source: Teacher Guide【74†source})
Key Themes:
Everyone needs help sometimes—and that’s okay
Recognising when we need support helps us feel safe and strong
Using clear and kind words makes it easier to get the help we need
Asking for help builds resilience and connection
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on moments when they needed help and how they felt
Children learn and practise a three-step method:
Recognise when you need help
Choose someone you trust
Use calm and clear words
Scenario practice develops confident, respectful communication
Creative tasks support emotional expression and planning
Pupils understand that help-seeking is a key part of emotional wellbeing
This episode equips children with a lifelong skill—knowing when and how to reach out. It encourages them to trust others, speak up, and take ownership of their emotional needs with courage and clarity.
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In this empowering and supportive episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn how to express their emotions and needs in a calm, confident, and respectful way. Through the story of Leo—who feels left out when his turn is skipped but learns to speak up with kindness—pupils are guided through simple communication tools that build self-esteem and strengthen relationships.
This lesson supports emotional literacy, respectful communication, and self-advocacy—helping children use their voices in thoughtful, constructive ways.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A calm, story-led session that helps pupils understand why speaking up matters and how to do it effectively. Children practise using “I” statements and explore how to ask for what they need. Includes a full transcript for classroom flexibility.
(Source: Audio transcript)
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English)
An 8-page printable reflection journal featuring:
Personal storytelling and emotional reflection
Comprehension questions based on Leo’s story
Sentence starters for practising “I” statements
Drawing activities to visualise confident communication
A weekly mindful challenge to practise calm, clear speaking
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Teacher Guide
A 12-page resource offering structured guidance on delivering the lesson, including:
Vocabulary and sentence scaffolds
Role play and discussion ideas
Opportunities for class collaboration
Differentiation strategies to support diverse learners
(Source: Teacher Guide【62†source})
Key Themes:
Speaking up helps us feel understood and valued
Using calm, respectful language builds stronger relationships
“I” statements express feelings without blame
Asking for what we need is a healthy and kind way to solve problems
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on times they felt unheard and how it affected them
Children practise three key steps:
Use an “I” statement
Stay calm and use a clear voice
Ask for what you need
Scenario activities develop polite, assertive responses
Drawing and role play support self-expression and confidence
Pupils learn to speak up in ways that lead to solutions, not conflict
This episode gives children practical communication skills that make their emotional needs visible and respected—preparing them to engage positively with others, solve problems calmly, and grow in confidence as valued individuals.
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In this practical and reassuring episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn how to manage emotional challenges by exploring positive ways to solve problems. Through the story of James, who misses a goal during a football match and feels frustrated, pupils discover how taking time to think, plan, and act can turn tricky feelings into opportunities for growth.
This lesson builds emotional confidence, encourages self-reflection, and introduces a simple four-step method to help children feel more in control when problems arise.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A gentle, story-led session focusing on solution-finding. The episode includes a real-life scenario, calm narration, and problem-solving prompts. Full transcript included for flexible classroom delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal with reflection questions, scenarios for discussion, creative drawing tasks, and a mindful moment challenge to help children practise solving real-life problems.
Teacher Guide – A detailed 12-page teaching resource featuring a complete lesson structure, differentiation strategies, key vocabulary, discussion prompts, and scaffolding for supporting emotional literacy.
Key Themes:
Emotional challenges are a normal part of life
Pausing before reacting helps children respond with thoughtfulness
Solutions can come from reflection, creativity, and positive choice
Children have power to solve many problems with the right strategies
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on emotional situations they’ve faced and how they responded
Children learn and practise a four-step strategy: Pause, Think, Choose, Try
Real-life scenarios help pupils evaluate and apply possible solutions
Drawing and journaling activities support internalisation of key ideas
Pupils gain a sense of control and calm when facing emotional difficulties
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In this practical and encouraging episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to manage emotions when working with others. Through the relatable story of a group project gone wrong—and then made right—pupils learn the core ingredients of good teamwork: listening, sharing, staying calm, and supporting each other.
This lesson strengthens cooperation, emotional regulation, and conflict-resolution skills—giving children the tools to navigate group dynamics with empathy and confidence.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A calm, story-led session exploring the challenges and benefits of teamwork. Includes strategies for handling frustration, improving communication, and celebrating group success. Full transcript provided for flexible classroom use.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – 8-page printable journal with:
Reflection prompts on the value of teamwork
Scenario-based problem-solving tasks
A story-inspired activity about managing team conflict
Creative drawing and journaling
A weekly mindful challenge to practise group awareness
Teacher Guide – 12-page structured resource offering:
Vocabulary and strategy support
Step-by-step lesson plan
Scaffolding for discussion and group activities
Links to emotional literacy and PSHE outcomes
Key Themes:
Teamwork means listening, sharing, compromising, and encouraging
Everyone brings something unique to the group
Managing emotions in group settings helps teams succeed
Calm communication and mutual respect improve collaboration
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils identify how teamwork can go wrong—and how to fix it
Children practise staying calm and listening during disagreements
Role-play scenarios help pupils solve group problems fairly
Drawing and journaling tasks reinforce emotional awareness in teams
Pupils commit to a weekly teamwork goal through the Mindful Moment Challenge
This episode helps children understand that working well with others takes effort, patience, and kindness—and that these skills can turn group challenges into shared successes.
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In this caring and emotionally rich episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how to recognise the feelings of people around them by paying attention to facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Through the story of Noah and Sam, pupils learn that empathy begins with noticing—and that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
This episode nurtures empathy, listening skills, and emotional intelligence—laying the groundwork for strong friendships and caring communities.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A calm, story-led session helping children understand how to recognise and respond to others’ emotions. Includes Noah’s story, emotional clue guidance, and simple strategies for showing empathy. Full transcript provided for flexible teaching.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English)
An 8-page printable journal that includes:
Reflection prompts on how and why to notice others’ feelings
Story questions based on Noah and Sam’s experience
Practice activities for recognising feelings in everyday situations
A creative drawing task focused on kindness
A weekly mindful moment challenge for real-life empathy building
Teacher Guide
A structured 12-page lesson plan offering:
Vocabulary support and discussion starters
Story-based learning and comprehension scaffolds
Emotional clue breakdown (facial expressions, body language, tone)
Ideas for whole-class and small group activities
Key Themes:
Recognising feelings in others builds empathy and connection
We can use our eyes, ears, and hearts to understand people better
Simple actions like asking “Are you okay?” can change someone’s day
Practising empathy helps create a kinder, more inclusive community
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils learn three key clues for recognising emotions: faces, bodies, and voices
Children reflect on personal experiences of noticing others’ emotions
Scenario-based practice encourages thoughtful, kind responses
Drawing and journaling help reinforce empathy and care
Pupils commit to real-world kindness through a mindful moment challenge
This episode helps children become more tuned in to the feelings of those around them—empowering them to respond with warmth, care, and confidence in both the classroom and beyond.
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In this supportive and relatable episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn how to handle conflicts with friends in a calm and kind way. Through the story of Ben and Leo—two friends who fall out while building a castle but work through it by listening and finding a fair solution—pupils explore a simple, effective approach to resolving disagreements without hurting friendships.
This lesson builds communication, empathy, and emotional regulation—giving children the tools they need to navigate everyday social situations with confidence.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode
A gentle, story-led session that introduces pupils to real-life conflict scenarios and shows them how to handle disagreements using kindness and respect. Includes a full transcript for flexible classroom use.
(Source: Series 5 Episode 4 audio script)
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English)
An 8-page printable reflection journal featuring:
Personal reflection prompts
Questions about Ben and Leo’s story
Problem-solving scenarios
Drawing and creative tasks
A weekly challenge to practise using kind words and calming strategies
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Teacher Guide
A 12-page structured resource that provides:
A complete lesson plan
Vocabulary and discussion prompts
Ideas for modelling, role play, and differentiation
Guidance for helping children practise conflict resolution in a supportive way
(Source: Teacher Guide【51†source})
Key Themes:
Conflict is a normal part of friendship
Pausing before reacting helps avoid making things worse
Listening to others helps everyone feel heard and understood
Kind words and teamwork lead to better outcomes
Solving disagreements together can strengthen relationships
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of conflict
Children learn and practise a four-step strategy:
Pause and take a deep breath
Listen to the other person
Use kind words
Find a solution together
Scenario activities develop calm, practical responses to common disagreements
Drawing and journaling encourage emotional expression and planning
Pupils learn that peaceful problem-solving builds lasting friendships
This episode helps children recognise that friendship isn’t about always agreeing—but about how we handle those moments when we don’t. It provides a calm, empowering model for resolving conflict, building resilience, and maintaining strong, respectful relationships.
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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.
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In this supportive episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn why sharing and taking turns are essential parts of kind and balanced friendships. Through the story of Sam and Ava—and their shiny new scooter—pupils explore how fairness and kindness go hand in hand when it comes to playing and solving small conflicts.
With practical steps and real-life examples, this episode helps children reflect on their own choices and develop healthy habits of cooperation and mutual respect.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calming, story-based session that highlights why sharing matters and how to take turns with kindness. Includes a full transcript for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page illustrated reflection journal featuring story comprehension questions, real-life sharing scenarios, guided drawing and writing tasks, and a mindful moment challenge for the week.
Teacher Guide – A detailed 12-page resource providing a full lesson plan, scaffolding tools, vocabulary development, role-play opportunities, and discussion prompts to support fair and inclusive friendships.
Key Themes:
Sharing and turn-taking help friendships grow stronger and fairer
Children learn three steps: notice when it’s time to share, take fair turns, and use kind words
Fairness and empathy support trust and respect between friends
Small actions like offering a turn can make a big difference in how others feel
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences of sharing and fairness
Children learn to identify and apply three practical steps for successful sharing
Drawing and writing tasks help embed personal understanding
Role-play and real-life examples give pupils tools to act kindly in everyday situations
This episode helps children build the social foundations for cooperative play and supportive friendships—giving them lifelong tools for kindness, fairness, and emotional awareness.
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Helping children learn when to solve a problem on their own—and when to ask for help
In this clear and empowering episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn how to tell the difference between small problems that can be managed independently and big problems that need adult support. Through the relatable story of Noah, who faces both types of problems at school, pupils are guided through a simple framework to recognise when to let go, when to take action, and when to ask for help.
This lesson helps build confidence, emotional safety, and a practical approach to problem-solving—equipping children with tools they can use in real-life situations.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A calm, story-led session exploring how to identify and handle problems of different sizes. Transcript included for flexible delivery.
Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal featuring reflection questions, problem-sorting activities, real-life examples, a drawing task, and a weekly mindful challenge.
Teacher Guide – A structured 12-page resource offering a complete lesson plan, scaffolding support, vocabulary guidance, and discussion prompts for developing emotional awareness and problem-solving skills.
Key Themes:
Not all problems are the same—some can be solved independently, others require support
Children learn three questions to ask: Can I fix this?, Will it matter tomorrow?, Do I feel safe?
Handling small problems builds independence; asking for help builds trust
Knowing when to seek support is a strength, not a weakness
Learning Outcomes:
Pupils reflect on their own experiences with different kinds of problems
Children practise sorting examples into ‘big’ and ‘small’ problems
Role play, drawing, and journaling reinforce real-world decision-making
Pupils gain a clear, repeatable method for managing challenges calmly and confidently
This episode helps children feel more in control when problems arise—empowering them to respond thoughtfully and get the help they need when it really matters.