PSHE KS2: The Brain Lab

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A collection of short films on mindset and mindfulness. Five of the films introduce us to one of the five steps to wellbeing, with the sixth film 'The Brain House' using animation to look at what is happening inside our brain when we feel 'big' emotions. The final film is a guide for teachers which introduces the concept of mindsets and mindfulness, and suggests ways the films can be used in class.

The films explore the five steps to wellbeing:

Connect with others

Be active

Give to others

Take notice

Keep learning

Suitable for: PSHE KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.

Dan - Connect with others

Dan - Connect with others

Dr Hazel Harrison and magician Dan explore why it’s important to connect with others.

Kristana - Be active

Kristana - Be active

Dr Hazel Harrison and weight-lifter, Kristana, explore why it’s good for us to keep active.

Mjd - Give to others

Mjd - Give to others

Dr Hazel Harrison and translator, Mjd, explore why it’s important for us to give to others.

Rachel - Take notice

Rachel - Take notice

Dr Hazel Harrison and Rachel, a member of the Youth Parliament Committee, explore ‘taking notice’.

Ethan - Keep learning

Ethan - Keep learning

Dr Hazel Harrison and adaptive surfer, Ethan, explore why it’s important to keep learning.

The Brain House

The Brain House

This film talks about what happens in our brains when we feel different emotions.

Introducing 'The Brain Lab' - Teacher's guide

Introducing 'The Brain Lab' - Teacher's guide

An introduction to the series for teachers, and tips on how the films can be used in the classroom.