Sadness workbook for KS2 PSHE: illustrated story, 10 vocabulary words, reflection tasks, answer key and a letter to my future self. Ages 8-12.

Helps children understand that sadness is normal and learn what to do when it comes.

A 10-page printable PDF workbook for children aged 8-12. Book 2 in the My Emotions series by Joanne Goran.

WHAT IS INSIDE

• An illustrated story about sadness, with a cover page
• A key vocabulary page: 10 words that give children the language to talk about it
• “My Definition”: children write what they think sadness means before they read the answer
• “What is Sadness?”: a clear definition, where we feel it in the body, why it is useful and a real example
• What helps and what does not: healthy choices compared with unhelpful ones
• “What would you do?”: a scenario with four options to discuss
• Four personal reflection experiences for children to complete honestly
• A full answer key for the teacher or parent
• A closing “letter to my future self”

HOW TO USE IT
Use it for PSHE or circle time, as a calm-down corner activity, in small groups or one-to-one with a child. Read the story together, then let children work through the pages at their own pace. There is no prep: print it or use it on screen.

Supports the mental wellbeing strand of KS2 PSHE and RSHE: recognising, naming and talking about feelings with a varied vocabulary.

Part of the My Emotions series: 17 workbooks covering anger, sadness, fear and worry, joy, embarrassment, feeling lost, feeling alone, feeling overwhelmed, nervousness, calm, belonging, disappointment, excitement, pride, gratitude, confidence and adventure.

FILE DETAILS: PDF, A4, 10 pages, answer key included. British English.