Help young children begin to understand their feelings and behaviour in a gentle, visual way with this engaging Brain Garden resource.

Designed specifically for KS1, this child-friendly approach uses the idea of a “garden” to help children explore what is happening inside them and what they might need to feel calm, safe, and ready to learn.

What is the Brain Garden?

The Brain Garden is a simple metaphor that helps children understand that:

Their brain is like a garden
Feelings, thoughts, and behaviours grow and change
Some days feel calm and sunny, others feel stormy or tricky
Everyone’s garden needs care and support

This helps children make sense of their experiences in a safe, non-judgemental way.

What’s Included:
Brain Garden introduction page
Simple visual representation of the garden concept
Child-friendly exploration of feelings and behaviour
Clear, accessible language for younger learners
Print-ready PDF format
Perfect for:
KS1 classrooms
Early emotional development
SEN and SEMH support
1:1 or small group work
Calm spaces and reflection
Why this resource works:
Gentle and easy to understand
Uses visuals and metaphor instead of complex language
Supports early emotional awareness
Helps children understand that behaviour is communication
Regulation First Approach

This resource follows a regulation-first, strength-based approach, helping children feel safe and understood before focusing on behaviour.

Use it for:
Circle time
PSHE lessons
Emotional check-ins
Supporting behaviour understanding

Part of the Neuro Support Hub range — helping young children grow, feel safe, and begin to understand themselves.