In this heartfelt and imaginative final episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus sit under the “wishing tree” with their special friend Ebony to explore the beautiful feeling of hope. Whether it’s dreaming of family holidays, starting a new school, or simply wishing for a great day tomorrow, this episode helps children connect with their inner spark of hope - even when things feel tricky or uncertain.

Through playful breath work, colourful metaphors, and a thoughtful Fast Five game, kids learn that hope lives in their hearts, grows with kindness, and gives them strength for the future.

In this episode, little listeners will:

• Learn what hope feels like in their body
• Hear about Ebony’s hopeful wishes (like visits with family and big school dreams!)
• Discover how breathing calmly can grow feelings of hope and confidence
• Play a reflective Fast Five game about what they’re excited for
• Explore the idea of a “wishing tree” and planting hopes for the future

Perfect for:

• Preschool and primary-aged children learning resilience and optimism
• Parents and carers supporting emotional wellbeing in kids
• Educators teaching growth mindset and social-emotional learning

Key themes: hope, optimism, emotional literacy, growth mindset, calm breathing, resilience in children

Let’s help every child say with confidence: “I am hopeful… and something wonderful is coming.”

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In this honest and heartwarming episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus are joined by a special grown-up guest, Miss Tracy, to explore the squirmy, red-cheeked feeling of embarrassment. Whether you’ve tripped in public, called your teacher “Mum,” or had toilet paper trailing behind your shoe - we’ve all been there.

This episode gently helps children understand that feeling embarrassed is totally normal, even for adults. With giggles, stories, and calm breathing, kids learn how to name the feeling, be kind to themselves, and keep having fun even after a whoopsie moment.

In this episode, kids will:

• Learn what embarrassment feels like and where it shows up in the body
• Hear real-life stories from Pop and Miss Tracy
• Discover the power of deep breathing when emotions run high
• Play “Pop’s Fast Five” with five common embarrassing moments
• Practise positive self-talk for those tricky times

Perfect for:

• Preschoolers and early primary school students learning emotional resilience
• Parents and carers supporting kids with confidence and self-esteem
• Educators teaching emotional literacy and social skills in early learning settings

Key themes: emotional regulation, self-awareness, social-emotional learning, confidence, positive self-talk, embarrassment in childhood

Let’s help kids say: “I can feel embarrassed… and I’m still amazing!”

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In this uplifting episode of Mind Bubbles, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus are joined by their friend Orlando to explore the powerful feeling of determination. From learning to ride a bike to trying tricky maths or pouring your own milk, being determined means trying again - even when things get tough!

With calming breaths, playful storytelling, and lots of encouragement, this episode helps kids understand that mistakes are part of learning and that determination is a superpower that lives inside them.

In this episode, little listeners will:

• Discover what it means to be determined
• Learn how to keep going, even when something feels hard
• Hear real-life examples like soccer, bike-riding, and shoelaces
• Explore where determination feels in their body
• Play Pot’s Fast Five game and name five things they’re learning to master

Perfect for:

• Preschoolers and early primary students building resilience
• Parents and educators supporting growth mindset
• Classrooms focusing on effort, courage, and confidence

Key themes: growth mindset, perseverance, confidence, emotional regulation, resilience in early childhood, determination

Teach your child to proudly say: “I am determined… and I can do hard things!”

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