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Helping children build strong friendships through listening and empathy

In this warm and practical episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore one of the most important parts of friendship: listening. Through the story of Leo and the talking stick, pupils learn how to listen with their ears, eyes, and heart—building emotional awareness, empathy, and stronger social bonds.

This lesson gives children the tools to become thoughtful, attentive friends and reinforces key values such as patience, respect, and kindness.

What’s Included:

Guided Audio Episode – A gentle, story-led session following Leo as he discovers how listening helps him connect with others. Full transcript included for accessibility and pre-teaching.

Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal filled with real-life scenarios, reflection prompts, creative drawing tasks, and a three-step listening strategy.

Teacher Guide – A detailed 12-page guide offering structured lesson plans, vocabulary scaffolds, discussion starters, and inclusive teaching strategies.

Key Themes:

Why listening is important in friendships

How to listen with our ears (words), eyes (focus), and heart (empathy)

Practising emotional attunement and social kindness

Strengthening relationships through simple, mindful habits

Ideal For:

PSHE, circle time, and relationship education lessons

Supporting peer connection and emotional literacy

Classrooms fostering calm, kind, and respectful interaction

Learning Outcomes:

Pupils reflect on their own experiences of being listened to (or not)

Children learn a practical, three-part strategy to improve their listening

Role play and drawing tasks help embed active listening skills

Empathy and understanding are reinforced through narrative and practice

This episode helps children understand that being a good friend starts with being a good listener. Through relatable stories and structured reflection, pupils develop the core skills that strengthen friendships and classroom connection.

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Complete Series 2 Teacher Guides and pupil Workbooks

Series 2 – Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison Series Title: Emotions in Everyday Life In Series 2, children explore how to manage their emotions in real-life situations that feel familiar and relatable—from morning routines and classroom pressures to family arguments and bedtime worries. Each episode is crafted with calming storytelling, emotional tools, and reflection challenges that help children practise emotional regulation throughout the day. This series is especially useful for EYFS and KS1 pupils learning how to carry emotional awareness into their daily routines at home and school. Episode Guide: Morning Mood – Starting the Day with a Positive Mindset Children discover three simple morning habits—stretching, thinking positively, and deep breathing—to start the day feeling ready and calm. Handling Disappointment – Coping When Things Don’t Go as Planned Pupils learn how to pause, name their feelings, and find a “silver lining” when faced with setbacks, helping to build resilience and adaptability. Friendship Feelings – Managing Emotions in Friendships This episode focuses on listening with ears, eyes, and heart. Children reflect on how empathy and careful listening help friendships grow stronger. Family Dynamics – Navigating Emotions at Home Children explore how emotions at home can feel intense and learn how to stay calm, express themselves using “I feel” statements, and work through conflicts together. School Time Emotions – Staying Calm and Focused in Class Through relatable classroom examples, pupils practise calming strategies such as deep breathing, using encouraging self-talk, and imagining a peaceful “calm spot”. Bedtime Feelings – Winding Down and Reflecting on the Day Children are guided through a peaceful bedtime routine using the “bedtime balloon” technique to let go of worries, reflect on the day, and prepare positively for tomorrow. Core Aims of Series 2: Apply emotional awareness to everyday life Practise calming techniques across different settings Build confidence in managing common challenges with empathy and thoughtfulness Support daily wellbeing routines in both school and home environments Mindful Moments continues to support calm, kind classrooms by equipping children with lifelong tools for emotional resilience and reflection.

£10.00

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