Mindfulness Writing | The Hideout KS2/3

In Chapter 6 of Crazy Creatives: Mindfulness Explorer Edition, pupils create an Explorer’s Hideout - an imaginary place of calm - and use it as inspiration for rich sensory writing and imaginative storytelling!

This self-contained, photocopy-friendly booklet combines creative writing, character design, sensory description, mindfulness, and reflection. It works perfectly as a complete English lesson, creative writing workshop, PSHE/wellbeing session, or engaging emergency cover lesson.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Warm-Up (Explorer’s Questions)
Reflective prompts encouraging pupils to consider what calmness feels like while designing their own secret Explorer’s Hideout.

Imagination Inspiration (Your Calm Companion)
Pupils invent and illustrate a loyal companion (such as a robotic hawk or small dragon) to accompany them on their imaginative quest.

Creative Writing Mission (The Lost Map)
A narrative writing task where the calm companion encounters a challenge in an unusual landscape, using sensory details (textures, smells, and sounds) to bring the setting to life.

Interactive Game (The Calm Explorer Quest)
A five-step challenge encouraging pupils to identify grounding words, routines, and everyday objects that help them stay calm and focused.

IDEAL FOR
• KS2 creative writing
• KS3 creative writing
• Year 5 and Year 6 English
• Year 6/7 transition
• Descriptive writing
• Setting description
• Sensory writing
• Character development
• Mindfulness activities
• PSHE and wellbeing
• Creative writing workshops
• English enrichment
• Cover lessons
• Independent writing

WHY TEACHERS WILL LOVE IT
No Planning Required: Print and teach - everything needed for the activities is built directly into the booklet.

High-Impact Writing: Teaches atmospheric setting descriptions, sensory vocabulary, character design, and narrative pacing.

PSHE & Wellbeing Integration: Built-in emotional regulation tools, mindfulness strategies, and calm-focused reflection.

Versatile Use: Ideal for English, PSHE, quiet morning work, intervention groups, or hassle-free cover lessons.

KS2/KS3 Mapped: Designed specifically for Years 5, 6, and 7 (Ages 9–13).

STANDALONE LESSON OR FULL SCHEME
This resource is a 100% complete, standalone lesson—no prior knowledge, context, or earlier chapters are required to teach it.

It also forms Chapter 6 of Crazy Creatives: Mindfulness Explorer Edition, a 10-chapter creative writing and wellbeing programme. Each chapter works independently as a single-session resource, or you can combine all 10 for a complete, term-long scheme of work.

Want the complete 10-chapter scheme? Search “Crazy Creatives: Complete Writing Workbook Caroline Boxall” in my TES shop for the full bundle!