Nervousness Story | When My Heart Speeds Up (Stage Fright & Body Signals)
About this episode
Ellie learns to handle nervousness and understand body signals in a relatable story about stage fright.
Does your heart race when you have to speak up? 💓🎤 Join Ellie in this relatable educational kids story about handling nervousness. Perfect for a confidence-boosting car ride to school, teaching kids that a fast heart just means they care. Includes the song "When My Heart Speeds Up."About This Episode:Ellie wants to share her special stone at Show-and-Tell, but her heart starts "tap-tap-tapping like a squirrel!" She feels scared of the physical feeling inside her chest. In this helpful episode, Mrs. Bell teaches Ellie that a racing heart isn't bad—it is a body signal. We provide safe kids content that helps children understand somatic symptoms of anxiety. These educational tales show that being brave doesn't mean you aren't scared; it means listening to your body and trying anyway.What your child will learn (Educational Tips): Body Signals: Understanding that a pounding heart is the body's way of getting ready. Reframing Anxiety: Learning that nervousness often means "I care about this." Courage: Knowing that you can speak even when your voice shakes. This is kid friendly content designed to build public speaking confidence and self-compassion.Includes Original Song: 🎵 "When My…
People in this episode
Host: Ellie
Topics covered
- nervousness
- body signals
- confidence
- public speaking
- children's education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Little Thinkers Studio
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