Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison

S10 E6 Coping with Change - The Seasons of Life

St Stephen's CE Primary, Bradford, UK Season 10 Episode 6

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The Seasons of Life – Understanding Change as Part of Growing


Helping children see change as a natural part of life, build resilience, and recognise growth through every season.

In this special final episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison’s Coping with Change series, children explore the idea that life, just like nature, moves through different seasons. Some seasons bring excitement and new beginnings, while others invite us to slow down, reflect, heal, or let go.

Through Zahra’s story and her grandad’s garden wisdom, children learn that change is not something to fear. Just as flowers bloom, fade, and return again, our lives are full of moments of growth, challenge, rest, and renewal. Every experience helps us learn more about ourselves and become stronger, wiser, and more confident.

This episode encourages children to see change as a natural and valuable part of life’s journey, helping them understand that difficult moments do not last forever and that new opportunities are always waiting around the corner.

What children will learn in this episode:

  • How the seasons of nature can help us understand life changes
  • Why different feelings and experiences come and go over time
  • That change is a normal and important part of growing up
  • How challenges can help us develop resilience and confidence
  • Why every season of life has value and purpose

Emotional Skills from Miss Harrison:

Recognise your season
Understanding how you are feeling helps you respond to your emotions with kindness and patience.

Trust the process of growth
Just like plants grow at different times, people grow through different experiences and challenges.

Reflect on change
Looking back on past changes can help children see how much they have learned and developed.

Welcome new beginnings
Every ending creates space for something new to begin.

These strategies help children build emotional resilience, self-awareness, and confidence as they navigate life's changes.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

Think about which season best matches your life right now—spring, summer, autumn, or winter. Draw, write, or talk about your season and what it might be teaching you. Consider what you are growing through and what you hope to welcome next.

Perfect for:

  • Primary school-aged children learning about change and personal growth
  • Classrooms exploring PSHE, wellbeing, and emotional literacy
  • Families supporting children through transitions and life changes
  • Teachers and pastoral leaders helping children develop resilience
  • Children reflecting on emotions, growth, and self-understanding

Quote of the Week:

"Every season of life has something important to teach us."

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