Brave Bear and Worried Bear Resource Kit

This lesson plan, based on an original story: Brave Bear and Worried Bear, helps children explore emotions,explore self-regulation and behaviour management while enhancing literacy skills. Children learn to identify and express feelings, understand coping strategies, and recognize that it’s okay to feel a range of emotions.
Suitable for EYFS, KS1 and SEND pupils.
Lessons Include:

1. Story Time: Share the story and discuss Brave Bear’s coping techniques.
2. Creative Drawing: Children draw their Brave Bear, focusing on strength and colour.
3. Reflection: Children complete prompts about bravery and Brave Bear’s powers.
4. Exploring Worry: Draw and discuss Worried Bear’s expressions.
5. Coping Strategies: Brainstorm ways to help Worried Bear feel better.
6. Emotional Check-In: Identify feelings and discuss ways to improve.
7. Drawing Skills: Drawing bears and emotions.
8. Facial Expressions: Add expressions to Brave and Worried Bear.
   This kit provides everything educators need to guide EYFS and KS1 children in emotional learning through storytelling and creativity.