Series 1 Episode 5: Dealing with Worry

Helping children find calm when worries feel too big

In this thoughtful and reassuring episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore what it means to feel worried—and what they can do to feel better. Through the story of Sam and his growing “worry cloud,” pupils learn that while worry is a normal feeling, it doesn’t have to take over. Using accessible calming strategies, this lesson empowers children to take small, confident steps towards emotional regulation.

What’s Included:

• Guided Audio Episode – A calm, story-led session introducing Sam and his stormy emotions, showing how simple tools can make a big difference. Includes full transcript for pre-teaching and accessibility.

• Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page printable journal packed with relatable reflections, step-by-step calming exercises, practical scenarios, drawing activities, and a mindful challenge.

• Teacher Guide – A 12-page detailed resource offering full lesson structure, reflective discussion prompts, differentiation guidance, and support in delivering emotional strategies with care.

Key Themes:

• Recognising what worry feels like in the body and mind

• Understanding that worry is a normal, manageable emotion

• Learning specific tools for calming worry (naming, grounding, talking back)

• Building emotional confidence through reflection and practice

Ideal For:

• EYFS and Key Stage 1 classrooms

• PSHE, wellbeing lessons, or quiet reflection times

• Supporting pupils experiencing low-level anxiety or nervousness

• Promoting a calm, emotionally literate classroom culture

Learning Outcomes:

• Pupils identify personal experiences of worry and what helps

• Children are introduced to three calming techniques they can apply

• Storytelling helps normalise emotions and reduce shame

• Mindful practice encourages self-awareness and emotional agency

Episode 5 offers a supportive, age-appropriate way to help children name their worries, practise calming skills, and understand that big feelings can be met with simple, powerful tools. A practical and empowering resource for every classroom.