Years 5–6
Students explain, investigate, apply and practise wellbeing concepts and strategies in familiar situations.
RESET SPACE
PAUSE · CALM · RESET · TAKE A STEP
For Australian Schools
A practical wellbeing programfor schools.
Supporting students to build emotional awareness, body respect, resilience, regulation, stress management, connection and wellbeing through evidence-informed lessons, teacher resources and practical tools.
PauseCalmResetTake a Step
Charlie & Frank are here to guide and support you along the way.
The Challenge
Today's students need more than academic skills.
Schools are increasingly supporting students experiencing stress, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, friendship challenges, reduced resilience and difficulties managing everyday pressures.
While schools recognise the importance of wellbeing, many teachers report limited time, confidence and resources to deliver structured wellbeing education consistently.
Reset Space was created to bridge this gap — practical, evidence-informed wellbeing lessons that can be delivered by existing staff in a sustainable and accessible way.
Emotional Regulation
Resilience
Stress Management
Belonging & Connection
Self-Awareness
Healthy Habits
Reset Space for Schools
Building wellbeing skills for the transition into adolescence.
A practical, evidence-informed wellbeing program for Years 5–8 students.
Reset Space supports students to build the emotional, social and thinking skills they need as they move into adolescence.
Across three modules and eighteen lessons, students learn practical strategies to understand themselves, regulate emotions, navigate relationships, manage challenges and take positive steps towards their goals.
Three modules. Eighteen lessons. Skills for life.
Our Approach
Positive, encouraging and inclusive.
Reset Space is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, self-compassion, strengths-based practice and positive psychology. These approaches support students to understand emotions, notice thinking patterns, regulate stress, practise helpful self-talk, build body respect, strengthen self-worth and take small, meaningful steps toward wellbeing.
Meets students where they are
Encourages students at various stages of their wellbeing journey, whether they are building early awareness or strengthening existing skills.
Positive and encouraging
Focuses on strengths, growth and what is possible — helping students develop a kinder, more hopeful relationship with themselves.
Inclusive by design
Created for school communities, with language, activities and examples that respect different backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Practical and transferable
Teaches strategies students can use in the classroom, playground and beyond — so wellbeing skills become part of everyday life.
Program Structure
Flexible to fit your school.
Schools can choose to implement the curriculum in a way that best suits their context.
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Module 1
Regulate & Belong
Understand your emotions. Build healthy friendships.
Students develop the foundations of emotional awareness, regulation and connection.
Focus Areas
- Emotional awareness
- Regulation skills
- Stress management & support
- Belonging & friendships
- Healthy habits
Feel it. Understand it. Connect with others.
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Module 2
Grow & Navigate
Train your brain. Respect your body.
Students develop greater self-awareness and learn practical ways to navigate the internal and external pressures of adolescence.
Focus Areas
- Identity
- Strengths
- Comparison
- Body respect
- Thinking skills
- Self-compassion
Understand yourself. Trust your mind and body.
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Module 3
Lead & Thrive
Live with purpose. Step towards your goals.
Students begin to look ahead, identify what matters to them and develop the confidence to take meaningful action.
Focus Areas
- Values
- Purpose
- Contribution
- Goals
- Healthy decisions
- Courage
Discover what matters. Take action. Step forward.
Australian Curriculum
Curriculum aligned and designed to grow with students
Reset Space supports key elements of the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 Health and Physical Education Personal, Social and Community Health strand.
The same core wellbeing framework can be used across Years 5–8, with the questions, scenarios and learning expectations adjusted to suit each developmental stage.
Years 7–8
Students extend their learning by analysing influences, devising and evaluating strategies, and applying them to more complex personal and social situations.
Across the three modules, students explore emotional regulation, relationships and belonging, identity and strengths, digital balance, comparison and body respect, values, contribution, goals, healthy decisions and courage.
Partner schools receive detailed curriculum mapping showing the strongest curriculum links and differentiated learning expectations for every lesson.
Supporting Personal and Social Capability
Alongside its Health and Physical Education curriculum links, Reset Space supports the development of the Australian Curriculum's Personal and Social Capability. Across the program, students develop skills within all four elements of the capability.
Self-Awareness
- Understanding emotions
- Identity & acceptance
- Values & purpose
- Confidence building
- Reflection
Self-Management
- Emotional regulation
- Stress management
- Resilience & coping
- Mindfulness & intention
- Decision making
Social Awareness
- Empathy
- Perspective taking
- Friendships and belonging
- Respect for others
Social Management
- Communication skills
- Help-seeking
- Relationship skills
- Leadership
- Positive contribution to school communities
The Reset Framework
Practical. Simple. Everyday.
Every module is built on the PAWS framework — a simple plan students can use when emotions feel big: Paws & Notice, Calm Your Body, Reset Your Mind, Take a Step.
Why Reset Space Matters
Why Reset Space matters.
The transition into adolescence brings significant emotional, social and developmental change. Reset Space gives students practical tools they can use not only at school, but in everyday life.
Builds practical wellbeing skills for everyday life
Supports mental health and wellbeing
Strengthens relationships, connection and belonging
Builds confidence, resilience and motivation
Helps students develop skills they can carry into adolescence and beyond
What's Included
Everything teachers need.
Teacher Resource Pack
- Detailed lesson plans
- Step-by-step delivery guides
- Suggested discussion questions
- Differentiation strategies
- Teacher scripts
Student Workbook
- Reflection activities
- Practical wellbeing exercises
- Journaling prompts
- Take-home tools
Visual Resources
- Slides
- Posters
- Classroom resources
Optional Digital Tools
- Reset Space wellbeing tools
- Interactive student resources
- Guided wellbeing activities
Professional Learning
- Teacher training workshops
- Staff wellbeing sessions
- Ongoing implementation support
Optional Extras
- Parent sessions
- School visit with Charlie and Frank (for local schools only)
Student Outcomes
What students learn.
Practical, transferable skills that support every aspect of school life — and beyond.
- Understand emotions and develop self-awareness
- Build emotional regulation skills
- Strengthen friendships and belonging
- Develop goal setting and motivation
- Learn healthy habits that support wellbeing
- Build problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Explore identity, values and purpose
- Develop leadership and positive relationship skills
Why Schools Choose Reset Space
Developed by a psychologist. Designed for real schools.
Reset Space has been developed by Kylie Donnolley, a registered psychologist and former educator with more than 27 years of experience supporting students, families and school communities.
Psychology
Education
Wellbeing Science
Classroom Practice
"Kylie is a registered psychologist and educator who has spent decades working alongside students, teachers and families. Reset Space brings together psychological science and practical educational experience to support student wellbeing in meaningful and sustainable ways."
Research Foundation
Evidence-Informed and School-Aligned
Reset Space draws on contemporary research in:
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Self-Compassion
- Emotional Regulation
- Adolescent Development
- School Wellbeing and Resilience Research
- Body Respect, Positive Identity & Self-Worth
The program has been developed by a registered psychologist and educator with extensive experience working in school settings.
Support for Staff
Empowering teachers, not replacing them.
Reset Space is designed to build staff confidence and capacity. Rather than relying on external presenters, the program provides schools with resources, training and support so wellbeing education can become embedded within the school culture.
Teacher Professional Development
Staff Wellbeing Workshops
Parent Information Sessions
Ongoing School Consultation
Wellbeing Companions
Meet Charlie & Frank.
Charlie and Frank are the friendly wellbeing companions woven throughout Reset Space. They help introduce wellbeing concepts in a safe, engaging and relatable way — encouraging reflection, curiosity and connection.
Charlie 🐾
Charlie is a small black Lhasa Poo with a calm, steady presence. He is older, wiser, and grounded. He doesn’t rush — he notices, pauses, and responds thoughtfully.
Charlie used to be a therapy dog working in schools, supporting young people through challenges. He’s now retired, but still quietly shares what he knows.
He helps with…
- 🐾slowing things down
- 🐾finding calm in overwhelming moments
- 🐾seeing things more clearly
Charlie’s favourite tools
- 🌊Riding the wave
Sometimes feelings rise up quickly and feel intense — like a wave. Charlie teaches that instead of fighting the feeling or trying to push it away, you can ride it. Feelings come, rise, and pass — even when they feel strong.
- 🍣The sushi train
Thoughts can come and go like plates on a sushi train. Some are helpful, some aren't. Charlie reminds you that you don't have to pick up every thought — especially the ones that feel sticky or unhelpful. You can notice them… and let them pass.
Sometimes Charlie keeps an eye on Frank, gently guiding him when his emotions take over.
Frank 🐾
Frank is a small, cute Cavoodle puppy with creamy beige fur and soft ruby tones, light warm eyes, and an olive-toned nose.
He is curious, energetic, and easily excited. Sometimes his feelings get big and hard to manage — especially when things feel uncertain or when he's on his own.
Frank is learning…
- 🐾how to calm his emotions
- 🐾how to be brave when things feel uncomfortable
- 🐾how not to react to every worry
His favourite tools
- 💬helpful self-talk and confidence — “I can handle this”
- 🌬️breathing to slow himself down
- 🛡️reminding himself that not everything is a threat
Sometimes when the “mailman arrives,” Frank wants to react quickly — but he's learning to pause and remind himself: “I don't need to go into alarm mode.”
Frank has recently been spending time in the therapy room, helping kids learn how to understand and manage their emotions too.
“You don't have to do this perfectly — just like Frank, you're learning. And Charlie will be here to help you slow things down when you need it.”
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