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A-Z 'Emotions and Feelings' Classroom Display Banner (featuring The Scribbles Crew) by Exciting Teacher 2025

Boost Emotional Literacy with this A–Z Emotions Display Banner

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Looking for a vibrant and engaging way to support emotional literacy in your classroom? Our highly requested Feelings and Emotions Classroom Display Banner featuring The Scribbles Crew is finally here – and it’s the perfect addition to any learning space! This A–Z Feelings and Emotions Banner is a versatile, child-friendly classroom resource designed to support […]

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Emotional Dysregulation in the Classroom: Spotting the Signs by Exciting Teacher

Emotional Dysregulation in the Classroom: Spotting the Signs

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Difficult discussions with parents can feel challenging to navigate, especially when it is about their child’s mental health. As a Former Teacher and current Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), I understand the importance of addressing concerns related to a child’s mental health with utmost care and sensitivity. Here are some tips, guidance, and support ideas

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Discover what a calm classroom really is and why it matters for children’s learning, mental health, and behaviour. Simple strategies every teacher can use! Exciting Teacher Hub 2025

What Is a Calm Classroom? Why Does It Matter for Children?

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Difficult discussions with parents can feel challenging to navigate, especially when it is about their child’s mental health. As a Former Teacher and current Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), I understand the importance of addressing concerns related to a child’s mental health with utmost care and sensitivity. Here are some tips, guidance, and support ideas

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Difficult Discussions with Parents: Tips for Sharing Mental Health Concerns About a Child

Difficult Discussions with Parents: 7 Tips for Sharing Mental Health Concerns About a Child

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Difficult discussions with parents can feel challenging to navigate, especially when it is about their child’s mental health. As a Former Teacher and current Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP), I understand the importance of addressing concerns related to a child’s mental health with utmost care and sensitivity. Here are some tips, guidance, and support ideas

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Teaching Children How To Talk Back To Worries by Exciting Teacher Blog

‘Talking Back To Worries’ Helpful Tips For Children

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Talking back to worries is a simple skill that we can use as grown-ups and for teaching children. It’s normal for children to feel anxious at times, but letting fears run wild can really impact children’s mental health. That’s why it’s important to teach healthy coping strategies like “talking back” to unhelpful thoughts. Basics of

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Giving Children a Classroom Brain Break – It Really Works Wonders! by Exciting Teacher

Children and Classroom Brain Breaks? It Really Works Wonders!

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Let’s be honest – it’s hard for little ones to stay focused and engaged in the classroom all day long. However, short activity breaks known as “brain breaks” can make a huge difference for children’s learning and development! Adding these quick bursts of fun into the school day can seriously benefit children in so many

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Back to School: Supporting Children’s Wellbeing in the Classroom by Exciting Teacher

Back to School: Supporting Children’s Wellbeing in the Classroom

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Returning back to school after the summer holidays can be an anxious and overwhelming time for many children. As teachers, it is so important that we are sensitive to this and prioritise the children’s emotional wellbeing during this transition period. For many children, it will be a new classroom, a new teacher, sometimes a new

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It's Children's Mental Health Week and we are discussing ways that you can create a positive classroom culture that encourages children to talk about their mental health.

Children’s Mental Health Week: 5 Ways to Build Connections in your Classroom

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It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and we are discussing ways that you can create a positive classroom culture that encourages children to talk about their mental health. This year’s theme for Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week is ‘Let’s Connect’. 1 in 6 children aged between 5 to 16 are thought to have a mental health problem, which has increased by 50% in the past 3 years. 

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What's new? - 27th October 2022: Feeling 'Muddled', Self-Regulation Check-In Board, Draw and Label the Emotion, Zones Triggers and more! Exciting Teacher

What’s new? – 27th October 2022: Feeling ‘Muddled’, Self-Regulation Check-In Board, Draw and Label the Emotion, Zones Triggers and more!

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What’s new? – 27th October 2022 Feeling ‘Muddled’, Self-Regulation Check-In Board, Draw and Label the Emotion, Zones Triggers and more! Exciting Teacher What does ‘muddled’ mean to me? A resource to support children and young people with identifying thoughts and feelings associated with feeling ‘muddled’ or a mix of different emotions. My Feelings Check-In: Self-Regulation

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