Anxiety

English Language Arts

• The child learned to identify and understand the meaning of the word "anxiety."
• They practiced reading and comprehending a short story about a character dealing with anxiety.
• The activity provided an opportunity for the child to discuss their feelings and emotions related to anxiety, improving their verbal communication skills.
• Through the activity, the child learned to express their thoughts and ideas in writing by writing a story or journal entry about anxiety.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore more books and stories about anxiety. They can also write their own stories or draw pictures depicting different situations that may cause anxiety and discuss them with their friends or family members.

Book Recommendations

• Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook: This book teaches children about anxiety and provides strategies to manage and overcome worries.
• When My Worries Get Too Big! by Kari Dunn Buron: It helps children understand and cope with anxiety by providing practical strategies and a better understanding of their emotions.
• Hey, Little Ant by Phillip M. Hoose and Hannah Hoose: Although not directly about anxiety, this book addresses empathy and perspective-taking, which can help children understand and support others dealing with anxiety.