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Introduce your pupils to the world of emotions with this carefully designed resource pack, perfect for promoting emotional literacy, empathy, and self-awareness in Early Years and Key Stage 1 classrooms. Episode 1, Understanding Emotions, lays the foundation for building calm, kind, and emotionally intelligent learners.
What’s Included:
Guided Audio Episode – A gentle, story-led mindfulness session with Miss Harrison, exploring what emotions are and how they affect us. (Full transcript included.)
UK and US English Pupil Workbooks – Printable reflection journals filled with structured activities, drawing prompts, and real-life emotional scenarios. 8 pages in total.
Teacher Guide – Clear, practical guidance for using the podcast and workbooks to support classroom discussion and meet PSHE objectives.
Key Themes:
What emotions are and why we feel them
The idea that all feelings are valid—even the tricky ones
Understanding that emotions change throughout the day
Encouraging children to reflect on how they feel and why
Ideal For:
Circle time and PSHE lessons
Mindfulness breaks or emotional regulation activities
Teachers seeking low-preparation, high-impact wellbeing resources
Learning Outcomes:
Children begin building a vocabulary for everyday emotions
Pupils explore the idea that feelings can shift throughout the day
Story-based learning helps develop empathy and self-awareness
Daily emotional check-ins support mental wellbeing both at school and at home
This episode introduces the core skills of emotional recognition and reflection in a supportive, age-appropriate format. A valuable starting point for any school wishing to nurture emotional wellbeing and mindfulness in the early years of learning.
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