{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6810e447cea668298600d7c9/6844e8f2212f7dfe6179ec1d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"36. I am SUPRISED","description":"<p>In this playful episode of <em>Mind Bubbles</em>, Deslaleigh and Pop the Platypus - along with their friend George - explore the feeling of <strong>surprise</strong>! 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?</p><p>This episode teaches kids how to manage surprises using their <strong>breath superpower</strong>, 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, little listeners will:</strong></p><ul><li>Understand how surprise feels in their body</li><li>Hear George’s story about a surprise dinosaur present</li><li>Practice using mindful breaths to calm after surprises</li><li>Explore five surprising things they might find in their backyard</li><li>Learn positive self-talk for moments of unexpected feelings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><ul><li>Preschool and kindy kids learning about emotions</li><li>Parents and carers teaching resilience and self-regulation</li><li>Early childhood educators building emotional literacy and mindfulness</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key themes:</strong> understanding emotions, managing surprises, positive self-talk, mindfulness for children, emotional literacy, resilience, early childhood learning</p><p><em>Teach your kids to say proudly: “I am surprised… and I can handle it!”</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Discover more Mind Bubbles episodes and resources at:</strong> <a href=\"http://mindbubbles.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mindbubbles.com.au</a></p>","author_name":"Podspot"}