Free EYFS & KS1 Resource for Schools and Nurseries

Supporting Children’s Mental Health Through Role Play & Stories

Children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing are an important part of learning in both EYFS and Key Stage 1.

This free, EYFS- and KS1-aligned guide is designed for Nursery, Reception, and KS1 settings, offering practical role play ideas that support Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), communication, and confidence through play-based learning.

In this free guide, you’ll find:

  • Practical role play scenarios to support children’s emotional wellbeing

  • Guidance on using stories and role play together

  • Discussion prompts to support emotional vocabulary

  • Age-appropriate ideas for Nursery, Reception, and KS1 (up to age 7)

  • EYFS-aligned, play-based approaches that are easy to implement

This resource is suitable for:

  • Nurseries

  • Reception classes

  • Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2)

  • Schools, childminders, and early years settings

Download the free guide

This resource is free to use and share within your setting.

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