Mrs E L M I

As a primary school teacher, I see every emotion—big or small—as a learning opportunity. Emotions are a natural part of growing up, and helping children name, understand, and manage them builds lifelong skills.

Here are 5 simple ways I support emotional growth in the classroom:

Name the feeling – “You look frustrated. Want to talk about it?”

Normalise all emotions – It’s okay to feel sad, excited, nervous, or angry.

Model calm responses – I show what taking a deep breath looks like.

Use stories – Books are a great way to explore emotions in a safe way.

Create a calm corner – A quiet space helps children reset when things feel too big.

Let’s raise emotionally smart kids—one feeling at a time!

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O Allah, help and protect the people of Palestine. O Allah, ease their pain and suffering. O Allah, bestower of Mercy, bestow your mercy on them.

Setting Description: Sensory language involves using words or adjectives to engage senses like sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing.

The more the reader can understand what it’s like to be in your character’s shoes at that precise moment, be it fleeing a demon or marching to war, knowing how it feels and smells like, as well as the visual and audio descriptions, can elevate stories to a whole new level. It quite simply makes it more enjoyable to read.

Here are some more examples of the 5 senses when describing emotion:

Sight – If, for example, your character is feeling a little down, you could focus on describing the way they interpret the world around them, such as focusing on the grey clouds hanging low in the sky, the wilted flowers in the garden, or the empty chair across the room.

Sound – Incorporating sounds can help to create an atmosphere that resonates with your readers. Let’s say your character is feeling anxious. You could describe the ticking clock, the distant sirens, the creaking floorboards—things that increase the tension.

Touch – A powerful method is to use tactile descriptions to help your readers feel what the character is feeling. For example, if your character is feeling nervous, you can describe their clammy hands, the beat of their heart in their ears, the tightness in their chest.

Taste – Using taste really adds depth to your descriptions of emotion. If your character is feeling joyful, you could describe the sweetness of a ripe strawberry, the richness of a dark chocolate truffle, or the effervescence of champagne bubbles. Linking these things back to memories can also help to trigger a more powerful reaction. For instance, the taste of a an Indian curry that you had the night you proposed to your wife.

Smell – Scent can also help to create a visceral experience for your readers, one that relates to them on a more emotional level. If your character is feeling nostalgic, you can describe the aroma of freshly baked cookies, the salty sea air, or the musky scent of old books.

Yes!!! .bookshelf I have received my books. I look forward to reading them to my class.

When kids grow up not seeing themselves in books they grow up feeling like they don't matter. 🌼Representation Matters!!!🌼

Teachers, let’s not strive for Insta Perfect. The children are busy, having fun and classrooms can get messy!

Let's document more of what goes on in our classrooms without worrying about posting anything that doesn't look flawless. That’s the before, during and the aftermath.

Spring Term officially began today!
I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings and a chance to hit the reset button.

I'd like to wish our children, teachers, dining staff, carers, families, and governors a wonderful new term.

I hope 2023 is kind to you and your whole school community!

The key is to not prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

🧠List what needs to be done today!

🧠 List what needs to be done this week!

🧠 List what you’d like to to get done soon!

🧠 List what’s not done and move to the next day or whenever!

This year I realised adulting is mostly about letting go. Letting go of things, people and places. I hope the New Year 2023 brings us all abundant joy, prosperity, love, and blessings!

The New Year is like a blank page in a book; you hold the pen that will fill it in. It is your opportunity to write a story of your own life. Best Happy new year wishes as the new year begin.

2022: Thank you for all the lessons. 2023: I am ready!



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The highlight and most memorable time of 2022 was…my beautiful niece’s wedding.

May the glow of marriage always reflect on your relationship. Always make Allah (SWT) the center of your bond, the rest will be great. Have a happy married life.”



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Do something great today, that your future self will thank you for.

Great story for all children from all backgrounds. The illustrations are eye catching, with plenty to look at, and the message is wonderful. well presented concept and loved by the children

It always seems impossible, until it’s done.