Emotions and comforting others
Think about how you might feel when helping someone who needs first aid and learn how to comfort someone who is upset.
Learning objectives
- Learn about kindness and helping others
- Learn how to care for yourself and others

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Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
Before delivering these activities please read the ‘Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment’ teaching guidance in the Guidance and support section
Learn
Use this activity to help children learn how to manage and recognise their emotions, and how to comfort others.
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Practise
Help children to try out words of kindness and comfort using role-play and story cards. These activities might work better with older learners.
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Supporting someone who is upset – teaching guidance
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Guidance and support for teachers and educators
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