Series 5 Episode 3 Finding Solutions – Exploring Strategies to Solve Emotional Challenges

In this practical and reassuring episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children learn how to manage emotional challenges by exploring positive ways to solve problems. Through the story of James, who misses a goal during a football match and feels frustrated, pupils discover how taking time to think, plan, and act can turn tricky feelings into opportunities for growth.

This lesson builds emotional confidence, encourages self-reflection, and introduces a simple four-step method to help children feel more in control when problems arise.

What’s Included:

Guided Audio Episode – A gentle, story-led session focusing on solution-finding. The episode includes a real-life scenario, calm narration, and problem-solving prompts. Full transcript included for flexible classroom delivery.

Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal with reflection questions, scenarios for discussion, creative drawing tasks, and a mindful moment challenge to help children practise solving real-life problems.

Teacher Guide – A detailed 12-page teaching resource featuring a complete lesson structure, differentiation strategies, key vocabulary, discussion prompts, and scaffolding for supporting emotional literacy.

Key Themes:

• Emotional challenges are a normal part of life

• Pausing before reacting helps children respond with thoughtfulness

• Solutions can come from reflection, creativity, and positive choice

• Children have power to solve many problems with the right strategies

Learning Outcomes:

• Pupils reflect on emotional situations they’ve faced and how they responded

• Children learn and practise a four-step strategy: Pause, Think, Choose, Try

• Real-life scenarios help pupils evaluate and apply possible solutions

• Drawing and journaling activities support internalisation of key ideas

• Pupils gain a sense of control and calm when facing emotional difficulties