Series 3 Episode 2 Learning from Mistakes

Helping children see every mistake as a chance to grow

In this honest and encouraging episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore how mistakes can become powerful learning tools. Through the story of Ben and his spelling test, pupils learn that setbacks are not failures, but opportunities to reflect, practise, and improve.

This episode helps to reshape thinking around mistakes, replacing shame or frustration with curiosity, resilience, and pride in progress. It offers a grounded, practical framework for building confidence and emotional growth.

What’s Included:

• Guided Audio Episode – A calm, reflective session using Ben’s story to explore the emotional side of learning from mistakes. Transcript included to support all teaching contexts.

• Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal with structured reflections, everyday scenarios, drawing prompts, and a challenge encouraging personal growth through mistakes.

• Teacher Guide – A comprehensive 12-page teaching guide with a full lesson sequence, vocabulary scaffolds, discussion strategies, and support for embedding a growth mindset in your classroom.

Key Themes:

• Mistakes are natural and essential to learning

• Three key benefits: Mistakes Teach Us, Mistakes Make Us Stronger, Mistakes Mean We’re Growing

• Reframing ‘failure’ as part of the learning process

• Developing resilience, pride, and self-belief through repeated effort

Learning Outcomes:

• Pupils reflect on real experiences of making mistakes and what they learned

• Children identify common mistakes and practise thinking of positive next steps

• Drawing and writing tasks encourage self-expression and ownership of growth

• Story-based learning reinforces resilience, confidence, and compassion for self

This episode helps children embrace their learning journey with courage and flexibility—reminding them that every “oops” moment is a valuable step forward.