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Take notice: Others around me

Learning how to take notice of people's feelings and exploring ways of offering support.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Questions

  • What are the happy chemicals released by the brain called? (Dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin.)

  • How do these happy chemicals affect how you feel? (They help us to feel happier, calmer, less anxious and more focused.)

  • How can you deal with negative thoughts? (Answers may include: smiling at them and waving them goodbye; not focusing on them; talking to a trusted person or physically shaking them off.)

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 8 May 2026

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