ABOUT THE BOSS BEAR LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMME
The Boss Bear Family Programme is a structured, evidence-informed programme, supporting emotional development, behaviour and decision making in children aged 5-9.
The programme also supports language and literacy through listening, discussion, reading, writing and reflection, while contributing to PSHE and personal development. It focuses on building confidence, emotional awareness, decision making and early financial understanding through engaging practical learning.
Early support matters. Teaching these life skills at an early stage helps children:
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Manage challenges more effectively
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Develop positive habits
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Build confidence in everyday situations
The programme supports children before small difficulties develop into longer-term patterns, helping to build strong foundations for behaviour, wellbeing and learning.
SUPPORTS PSHE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Language and literacy are developed throughout each session using a clear, structured approach:
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Animation
Develops listening and comprehension through purposeful
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Storytelling
Pause and questions
Encourages speaking, discussion and critical thinking
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Short reading moments
Supports reading and understanding of key ideas
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Activities
Reinforces learning through writing and communication
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Reflection
Consolidates understanding and supports long-term learning
SUPPORTS LANGUAGE AND LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
The programme also supports language and literacy development through structured, interactive learning.
Each session is designed to develop:
• Listening and comprehension through purposeful animation
• Speaking and thinking through guided discussion and questioning
• Reading through short, focused text moments
• Writing and communication through practical activities
• Developing vocabulary, including language to describe emotions and experiences
• Building confidence in speaking, listening and expressing ideas
• Reflection to consolidate understanding and learning
This integrated approach supports communication, comprehension and learning across the wider curriculum.
WHAT IS A BOSS BEAR?
A Boss Bear is someone who is able to manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and make positive choices.
Through the programme, children learn how to:
• Recognise and understand how they feel
• Calm and regulate themselves
• Make positive, thoughtful choices
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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Activity
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Reflection
