Series 1 Episode 1 Understanding emotions - What are they?

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.