The Boss Bear Programme is a structured, evidence-informed approach supporting children’s emotional development, confidence, and behaviour.
HOW IT WORKS
The Boss Bear Programme is a simple, repeatable method children can use anytime, anywhere.
Notice the feelings
Calm body and mind
Make a positive choice
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STORM → FLOWER → POSE
Notice
Calm
Choose
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Children first recognise how they feel, then learn to calm their body, before making a positive and thoughtful choice.
EVIDENCE INFORMED APPROACH
The Boss Bear Programme is an evidence-informed approach that supports children’s emotional development, confidence, and behaviour. It is informed by research in social and emotional learning, self-regulation, and self-efficacy, using simple, repeatable strategies children can apply in everyday situations.
This approach aligns with guidance from organisations such as the Education Endowment Foundation and CASEL.
Why It Matters
Supporting children early helps build strong foundations for behaviour, wellbeing, and learning.
The programme focuses on early intervention, helping children develop emotional awareness, self-belief, and decision-making skills.
STORM
Notice how you feel.
Children learn to recognise big feelings such as frustration, worry or excitement.
FLOWER
Calm body and mind.
Children learn simple techniques, including breathing and affirmations to regulate their emotions.
POSE
Make a positive choice.
Children learn to think clearly and choose a good thing to do next.
HOW CHILDREN LEARN
Children follow the Boss Bear Family in stories set in Bearberry Grove, where they face everyday challenges and learn simple strategies they can use in real life.
Each session includes:
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Story
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Discussion
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Writing
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Activity
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Reflection
