In this episode of Mindful Moments with Miss Harrison, children explore the importance of sharing and taking turns—two simple but powerful habits that help friendships grow stronger. When children share fairly and take turns kindly, they create trust, fairness, and joy in their relationships.

Through a relatable story about two friends, Sam and Ava, children learn how to notice when others are feeling left out, how to offer turns with kindness, and how small actions like saying, “Would you like a turn?” can make a big difference.

What children will learn in this episode:

• Why sharing and taking turns help everyone feel valued
• How to use kind words to invite others to join in
• Simple strategies for fairness in play and group situations
• How to recognise when someone might feel left out

Friendship Skills from Miss Harrison:

1. Notice and include – If someone is waiting or watching, pause and invite them to join.
2. Be fair and take turns – Make sure everyone has equal time or opportunity.
3. Use kind language – Words like “Let’s share,” or “Would you like a go?” make others feel welcome.

These small actions build trust and connection and show that we care about our friends’ feelings.

Mindful Moment Challenge:

This week, try to find one moment each day where you can share or take turns—whether it’s with a toy, a game, a seat at the table, or even a conversation. Notice how it makes both you and the other person feel.

Perfect for:

• Primary school-aged children learning social-emotional skills
• Classrooms exploring PSHE, SEL or friendship-focused themes
• Families building stronger sibling and peer relationships at home
• Educators teaching fairness, empathy and inclusion

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