our thoughts and opinions about things, like feeling proud of our drawing or feeling worried about a test

a feeling such as happiness or sadness which can be caused by a situation, your body or the people who you are with

Understanding my feelings

RSHE (PSHE)

Describing my feelings

Listening skills

Managing conflict

This unit develops emotional literacy and communication skills. Pupils learn to identify and articulate their feelings, develop active listening skills, and manage conflict constructively. The unit emphasises that emotions are normal and provides practical strategies for effective communication.

Mental health: How can I talk about my feelings?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of distress or humiliation e.g. bullying.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

We have a choice about what we do to {{}} to our feelings.

It isn't ok to experience bad feelings. We should feel happy all the time.

Feelings can help us learn about ourselves and others.

If we ignore uncomfortable feelings, they'll go away faster.

There are no good feelings or bad feelings.

Which are healthy ways to manage our feelings?

Our emotions can give us information about what our body needs. If we are tired or {{}}, we might feel grumpy or irritable.

Laura feels tired and unhappy after spending time with her friends. This suggests that ...

actions taken to help someone in a difficult or dangerous situation

when something changes or becomes something else

when something does not work or function as it should

It is rare to experience low-level mental health issues.

Everybody faces change and challenge during their life.

Which are some healthy ways to manage feeling frustrated?

Some of the things that make people feel worried are changes and low ...

helps us know when we need something, e.g., a friend to talk to

might help us know when we disagree with something, e.g., bullying

helps us understand what we care about, e.g., exam results

Understanding my feelings

Lesson outcome

Content guidance