The Little Book of Worries

15-Page Book of Worries Activity Booklet

This 15-page Book of Worries activity booklet is designed to help children recognise, explore, and gently manage their worries in a safe, reassuring way. It supports children in understanding that worries are a normal part of life and that they don’t have to face them alone.

Through child-friendly prompts, drawing activities, and simple reflection tasks, children are encouraged to express worries they may find hard to talk about. The booklet helps separate the worry from the child, reducing anxiety and building emotional resilience.

Inside the booklet you’ll find:

• “What is a worry?” child-friendly explanations

• Space to draw and write worries

• Worry sorting activities (big worries / small worries)

• Body feelings linked to worry and anxiety

• Worry scaling pages (how big does my worry feel?)

• Safe adults and trusted people pages

• Coping strategies and calming activities

• Positive reassurance and reflection prompts

This resource is ideal for:

• Children aged approximately 4–10 years

• Use in schools, ELSA sessions, pastoral support, and nurture groups

• Home use with parents and carers

• Children experiencing anxiety, separation worries, change, bereavement, or school-based stress

The booklet is print-friendly and can be used flexibly — completed over time, revisited during anxious moments, or used as part of 1:1 emotional support. It empowers children to understand their worries, talk about them safely, and learn that worries can shrink when they are shared and managed with support.