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Helping children stay calm and focused in a busy classroom

This supportive and practical episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison guides children through common emotional challenges experienced during the school day. Through the story of Maya, who learns how to manage feeling overwhelmed during a noisy group task, pupils are introduced to three simple, effective strategies to stay grounded and ready to learn.

Whether it’s nerves before answering a question, frustration with a tricky task, or distraction from classroom noise, this episode offers easy-to-use tools that help children regulate their emotions and focus more confidently.

What’s Included:

Guided Audio Episode – A story-based, calming session helping children reflect on classroom emotions and discover tools for emotional control. Transcript included for accessibility and lesson planning.

Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal including scenario-based reflection, breathing exercises, visualisation practice, and a self-led mindfulness challenge.

Teacher Guide – A 12-page guide offering structured lesson planning, reflection questions, scaffolded vocabulary, differentiation guidance, and extension activities.

Key Themes:

Learning to recognise and manage big emotions at school

Three strategies for calm: Breathe and Pause, Use a Calming Phrase, Create a Mental Calm Spot

Developing independence, focus, and emotional resilience in learning environments

Supporting pupils with anxiety, overwhelm, or frustration during lessons

Learning Outcomes:

Pupils reflect on emotional moments they’ve experienced at school

Children practise and personalise calming strategies

Scenario tasks help build real-life application of mindfulness skills

Drawing and planning tasks reinforce emotional understanding and self-awareness

This episode helps children take emotional ownership of their school experience—offering calming tools they can use independently to feel steady, capable, and ready to engage in their learning.

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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.

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