Friends & Feelings
Years 3-5

Presented in engaging comic book-style videos, the lesson revolves around a conflict between old friends, Boots and Red. When Red runs off, upset, Boots starts to feel sick in her stomach. With help from their friendship group, they sort things out.
Overview
Presented in engaging comic book-style videos, the lesson revolves around a conflict between old friends, Boots and Red. When Red runs off, upset, Boots starts to feel sick in her stomach. With help from their friendship group, they sort things out.
- Broadening and developing emotional literacy
- Identifying and practising assertive communications skills
- Practising emotional regulation skills such as mindful breathing
Step 1: Pre-lesson
To be completed with your class before the Life Ed visit.
Friends & Feelings – Pre Visit Lesson – My Emotions
Students will be able to identify types of feelings, their meaning and purpose. Identify a range of emotions, what they mean, and the various ways they are communicated. And understand what emotions are and how we express them in a variety of ways.
15 - 20 min
Video Lesson
Pre lesson – An Overview for Parents
Step 2: Life Ed Visit
Step 3: Post Visit
To be completed with your class after the Life Ed visit.
Friends & Feelings – Post Visit Lesson 1- Emapthy and Inclusion
Students will be able to define inclusion, empathy and the skills and strategies needed to successfully resolve conflict. Identify what it means to be inclusive, supportive and how to overcome conflict. Evaluate what skills promote positive connections and overcoming conflict with others.
15 - 20 min
Video Lesson
Friends & Feelings – Post Visit Lesson 2 – Emotional Regulation
Students will be able to define reactivity, its impact on our choices and describe the skills and strategies needed to successfully exercise reasoned decisions. Investigate what it means to act on impulses, evaluate reactivity and regulate both in order to make positive decisions. Investigate the impact of emotions on impulses and decision making.
15 - 20 min
Video Lesson