Learning to manage worries together
In the Pre-Prep Happy Hub, Bob the Minion shared his worries with a small group of Year 1 and Year 2 children.
The children quickly related to Bob and recognised that feeling worried from time to time is completely normal.
They expressed their own worries by drawing them and placing them into a “worry jar,” discovering how helpful it can be to share and talk about their feelings. The session then encouraged the children to reflect on healthy ways to cope when worries feel overwhelming.
The children suggested that Bob could talk to a trusted adult at school or share his feelings with his parents at home. They also explained that stroking a pet, being creative through art, or spending time outdoors can help bring a sense of calm.
By the end of the session, Bob the Minion felt reassured knowing he was not alone in his worries and grateful for the thoughtful and wise strategies shared by the children.