Feeling Excited Feeling Better

# What's that feeling you are feeling? Has it got a name?

-# Cos every day is different

-And we never feel the same

# But if we talk about the feelings going on inside

# We'll be feeling better all the time

# Feeling better if we say what's on our mind

# We'll be feeling better all the time

# We're Radha, Ben and Breagha and we love to talk and play

# In our home we share our feelings every single day

# So we'll be feeling better if we say what's on our mind

# We'll be feeling better

# All the time. #

# Going to the seaside Me and all my friends

# Going to the seaside Our fun will never end! #

I'm ready!

-But, Breagha, the trip's not till tomorrow!

-Oh, yes, I know!

I'm just so looking forward to our trip! Waaaaaah!

Breagha and I are off on a school trip to the seaside,

-and we're just packing our bag.

-Ah!

-Are you OK?

Oh, my tummy feels all funny and I can't keep still! Aaaah!

-I think I know what you're feeling.

-What? What's the feeling?

-You're feeling excited!

-Waaaah!

Have you ever felt that you just can't sit still

because someone special is coming to visit?

Or you're counting the days to a big day, like your birthday?

If you feel like this when you're really looking forward to something,

then maybe you're excited.

That's it! I'm feeling excited!

I'm feeling excited about going to the seaside, too!

Feeling excited's a great feeling.

It usually happens when you're looking forward to something.

Or really, really looking forward to something!

Or really, really, really, really, looking forward to something!

How about you?

I feel happy.

I feel confused.

I feel grumpy.

I feel nervous.

I feel sad.

Sad.

I feel excited!

-Have you ever felt this excited about something?

-Yes.

-Once I was at the bug museum...

-Wow!

..and they brought out a big spider,

and all I could do was get more and more excited

-that I might get to hold it!

-Wow!

It can be really hard to wait.

I was once really excited about my birthday,

because I had a special party planned.

I was so excited that I just couldn't sleep.

Waiting's the hardest bit, and I'm not very patient! Waaaaah!

Being patient is hard but sometimes waiting for something nice to happen

can be fun, too, because it's lovely to think about.

And feeling excited, ooooh, just makes me want to jump

and flap my arms!

-And you know what else is exciting?

-What?

-Hearing from our feelings friends.

-Ah!

-Oooh! Yes, please!

-# Everybody's got feelings

-Whoa

# And everybody needs a friend that they can tell

# We're a mixture of emotions, whoa

# Could be feeling really good or not so well

# If you need somebody to tell

# Tell your feelings friends, whoa

# It's great to have somebody to tell

# Tell your feelings friends. #

Excited means you've got a smile on your face.

Excited looks like this!

Sometimes when we're excited we jump up and down.

The most exciting thing in the world is going on an aeroplane.

I was excited when I saw my baby brother,

because he looked really cute.

I feel excited, because on a Wednesday we go swimming.

I feel excited when it's my birthday

and I get to eat lots of cake with my friends! Yum-yum!

Thanks, friends. It's always good to talk about how we're feeling

with other people.

-Why don't you tell us more about why you're feeling excited?

-OK, then!

When the teacher told me and Ben we were going on a school trip,

it sounded like lots of fun.

Then she told us that we were going to the seaside,

and the seaside is one of my favourite places,

so I started counting down the days until we went on the trip.

I kept thinking about all the things I could do

with my friends at the seaside.

Making sand castles...

..and seeing the rock pools.

I started smiling so much my cheeks were hurting!

And then I started saying "yippee" and "yay" a lot.

I couldn't sit still.

I just kept thinking about all the sand castles I could make.

Now it's the day before the trip,

and my tummy's doing that thing where it feels all bubbly!

It's OK to feel excited about a fun thing that's going to happen,

but it can be hard to keep all that energy inside.

Why don't we ask our feelings friends to help show us

what we can do if we're feeling excited?

-BOTH:

-Oh, yes, please!

-Hello, Isabella. Hello, Ashton. Come on in!

-Hello!

-Hi!

We're all going to start clapping both of our hands together

really slowly, and then we're going to get faster and faster.

-Shall we give it a go?

-Yes.

-OK!

Oh, yes! That's helping with all my excited feelings!

Oh, I've got an idea.

-Let's try an excitement dance with just our faces.

-Ooooh!

-Ohhh.

OK, let's try.

THEY HUM

THEY LAUGH

Really good faces!

All this excitement is making me a bit tired.

Well, we can do something relaxing.

Oh?

Why don't you two try

-and draw what do you think feeling excited looks like?

-Oh!

-Oh!

-Good idea!

-Hmm!

-That's good...

-Oh, wow!

-That one's good.

Oh, I like that colour.

-Good choice.

-Good drawing!

Wow! Oh, wow!

Yes, I think it looks just like that! Like squiggles!

-Like sparkly fireworks, too!

-Yes, very colourful!

THEY LAUGH

But what can I do when I get TOO excited?

We can think about something different.

So, everyone, let's put on our thinking faces.

-OK! Hmm...

-Hmm...

RADHA LAUGHS They're brilliant!

It's OK to feel excited,

but other people around you might not feel that way.

-So think about their feelings, too.

-Oh, yes.

-Yes.

Some children might not be going on the trip with us.

That's right, Ben.

Thank you for your help today, Ashton and Isabella.

-BOTH:

-Bye!

-Thank you!

-Bye!

So, feeling excited is when we're looking forward to something.

-And we can't wait for something to happen.

-Exactly!

When you're feeling excited,

there are lots of things you can do to get that energy out.

We can also think about other things

if we're getting just a bit too excited.

Yes, we can. Can you remember what feeling excited is?

Have you ever felt that you just can't sit still

because someone special is coming to visit?

Or you're counting the days to a big day, like your birthday?

If you feel like this when you're really looking forward

to something, then maybe you're excited.

I know a lot about feeling excited now.

# Bubbly feeling in your tummy when you feel excited

# Cos you're really, really, really looking forward to having fun

# Jumping, dancing, flap your arms

# You smile until your cheeks are hurting

# Really, really, really looking forward to having fun

# Excited, excited, excited!

# You're excited!

# Excited, excited, excited!

# You can't hide it!

# Hard to fall asleep, and it is hard to pay attention

# Cos you're really, really, really looking forward to having fun

# Waiting is the hardest bit, the energy is bubbling up

# You're really, really, really looking forward to having fun

# Excited, excited, excited!

# You're excited!

# Excited, excited, excited!

# You can't hide it! #

Wow! I do feel great after that song!

And now your bag's packed!

Can we put it near the door? I don't want to forget it.

-That's a good idea.

-Thank you, Radha...

..and Ben, for talking to me about feeling excited.

You're welcome, Breagha.

We can always talk to each other about our feelings.

Let's say goodbye to our feelings friends.

-ALL:

-Bye!

Bye!

Bye!

Bye!

Bye!

Bye!

We all feel excited about things from time to time.

Sometimes we can get so excited, and we have this energy bubbling up

and we don't know what to do with it.

There are lots of things we can do to help us,

and remember to ask other people how they're feeling, too.

-BOTH:

-That's what friends do!

-So, how are you feeling today?

# How are you feeling today?

# Oh, won't you tell me, won't you say?

# Are you happy, are you sad?

# Are you nervous or frustrated?

# Jealous, kind or confident?

# Sorry or excited?

# How are you feeling today?

# Oh, won't you tell me, won't you say?

# What's on your mind?

# I've got time to listen

# So, won't you say

# How you are feeling today? #