Playground Powers
Woo-Woo the Watchful Owl helps children notice feelings, show kindness, and care for others. By learning to stop, notice, and respond with empathy, children discover how small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Woo-Woo loves watching the playground from up high and has a special way of noticing things others sometimes miss. A friend standing quietly while everyone else runs off to play. Someone feeling frustrated after a tricky moment. Or a child sitting alone who might just need someone nearby.
Sometimes Woo-Woo felt unsure too, especially when feelings were hard to understand and nobody seemed to know what to say.
So Woo-Woo learnt something important. Caring often begins with noticing. A kind question. A gentle check-in. Or simply sitting beside someone can make a big difference.
Now Woo-Woo helps children slow down, notice feelings and understand that being a good friend sometimes starts with "Stop, noticing and caring". Because the strongest friendships grow when children are there for one another.
Woo-Woo helps children notice feelings and show kindness through everyday moments of play
when someone goes quiet, looks upset or suddenly stops joining in.
when somebody seems worried, frustrated or not quite themselves.
when a friend looks unsure, shy or left out during play.
when another child feels disappointed, upset or overwhelmed.
by noticing when someone might need kindness or support.
Understanding big feelings and how to take time out to reflect.
Noticing others can become easier with Woo-Woo's help. Find some free resources to use at home or at school.
Downloadable visual prompts that help children notice body clues, facial expressions and simple ways to check in with others.
Simple printable mini challenges that encourage children to practise noticing, checking in and showing kindness through everyday play.
Downloadable, printable or in-library item linked to the teaching focus.
