A ready-to-deliver assembly exploring energy, stress, and emotional regulation.

This “Running on Empty” assembly helps students understand their internal “battery” — including energy, focus, patience, and ability to cope — and how to recognise when it is running low.

Designed using a regulation-first approach, this assembly supports students to better understand themselves and others.

What’s included:
Full PowerPoint assembly
Speaker notes for every slide
Clear, student-friendly explanations
No prep required
Covers:
What your “battery” is
What drains your battery
What low battery can look like
How to recharge
Understanding others’ behaviour
Ideal for:
KS2, KS3, KS4
PSHE lessons
Tutor time
Whole school assemblies
Mental health & wellbeing focus
Why it works:
Relatable and easy for students to understand
Encourages self-awareness and reflection
Supports behaviour through understanding
Promotes empathy and co-regulation
How to use:
Open and present
Follow the speaker notes
Adapt to suit your setting if needed

No preparation needed – simply open and deliver.