Don't Bottle Up
Communication is very important, especially when we are facing a difficult situation. The 'Don't Bottle Up' lesson pack contains a lesson plan, audio story-lines and a science experiment to aid class discussion about the importance of not bottling up our emotions...so that we don't explode!
Lesson Plan
Don’t Bottle Up is a lesson designed to encourage pupils to talk about their feelings with people they trust, as opposed to ‘bottling up’ their emotions inside.
Children will:
- Understand how emotional outbursts may impact the individual and others.
- Understand the importance of sharing our emotions with others.
Click here to download the Lesson Plan.
Emily Audio 1
Within the storyline, we see Emily bullying Mikey…but that isn’t all that goes on in Emily’s life. In this audio clip, Emily discusses other aspects of her life and explains how she is feeling.
For a downloadable transcript of Emily Audio 1, click here.
Resources
This lesson will include a science experiment which requires the following resources:
- Tray
- 500ml water bottles
- Vinegar
- Baking Powder
Click here to access a YouTube video which shows the experiment taking place.
Emily Audio 2
In this audio clip, Emily summarises the lesson activities and discusses the importance of avoiding emotional outbursts.
For a downloadable transcript of Emily Audio 2, click here.