Overview

Our Feelings and Emotions session for Key Stage 1 (KS1) is a two-part, interactive experience designed to help young children understand and express their emotions in a positive way.
Through music, games, storytelling, and mindfulness activities, children are encouraged to explore a wide range of feelings in a fun, creative, and engaging environment.
The session also introduces simple mindfulness techniques to help pupils recognise and manage their emotions calmly and confidently.
By the end of both sessions, children will have gained greater emotional awareness, improved communication skills, and a deeper understanding of how to express their feelings in healthy and creative ways.

A lovely workshop. Children were really engaged and enjoyed ‘Ziggy’ the puppet. A nice introduction to different feelings and emotions (Deputy Head).

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session individuals will be expected to:

  • Recognise and name a range of common feelings and emotions.

  • Understand that all feelings are valid and part of being human.

  • Express emotions through creative activities, including music, movement, and storytelling.

  • Identify how emotions can sound and feel, using musical instruments to represent different moods.

  • Listen to and respect others’ feelings, building empathy and kindness.

  • Use simple mindfulness strategies to calm down and manage strong emotions.

  • Develop confidence in talking about how they feel in a safe and supportive environment.

Target Audience

Key Stage 1 children

Length

30 – 45 minutes 

To book:

To book an in-house training session or workshop (in-person) – email us at cyp@hertsmindnetwork.org