In this playful episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus - along with their friend George - explore the feeling of surprise! From opening unexpected presents to discovering funny backyard creatures, surprises come in all shapes and sizes. But what happens when a surprise feels exciting… or a little scary?

This episode teaches kids how to manage surprises using their breath superpower, calm their bodies, and stay curious when things feel unexpected. With fun stories, creative thinking, and calming techniques, children will learn to handle surprises big and small.

In this episode, little listeners will:

• Understand how surprise feels in their body
• Hear George’s story about a surprise dinosaur present
• Practice using mindful breaths to calm after surprises
• Explore five surprising things they might find in their backyard
• Learn positive self-talk for moments of unexpected feelings

Perfect for:

• Preschool and kindy kids learning about emotions
• Parents and carers teaching resilience and self-regulation
• Early childhood educators building emotional literacy and mindfulness

Key themes: understanding emotions, managing surprises, positive self-talk, mindfulness for children, emotional literacy, resilience, early childhood learning

Teach your kids to say proudly: “I am surprised… and I can handle it!”

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