'My Worry Pizza': Sorting Worries and Exploring Coping Skills

My Worry Pizza Sorting Worries Activity for Children by Exciting Teacher

The Worry Pizza helps children to sort their worries into ‘things I never worry about’, ‘things I sometimes worry about’, and ‘things I always worry about’. 

While it is easy to take on all of the worries we have at once, it can often be overwhelming and inhibiting. By sorting our worries and facing them one by one, it becomes easier to manage them and find a solution.

Coping Strategies is a crucial aspect of overcoming our worries. Every individual will have their own unique coping mechanisms which work for them, but it is important not only to explore them, but to also practice them.

How can this resource be used?

  • To support children 1:1 in therapy sessions, such as CBT sessions. 
  • To normalise talking about worries and ways of coping with them.
My Worry Pizza Sorting Worries Activity for Children by Exciting Teacher

Relevant Curriculum Links:

England PSHE – Which statutory PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into? *in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.

KS1:

  • H11. about different feelings that humans can experience.
  • H12. how to recognise and name different feelings.
  • H13. how feelings can affect people’s bodies and how they behave.
  • H15. to recognise that not everyone feels the same at the same time, or feels the same about the same things.
  • H17. about things that help people feel good (e.g. playing outside, doing things they enjoy, spending time with family, getting enough sleep).
  • H18. different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
  • H19. to recognise when they need help with feelings; that it is important to ask for help with feelings; and how to ask for it.

KS2:

  • H16. about strategies and behaviours that support mental health — including how good quality sleep, physical exercise/time outdoors, being involved in community groups, doing things for others, clubs, and activities, hobbies and spending time with family and friends can support mental health and wellbeing.
  • H18. about everyday things that affect feelings and the importance of expressing feelings.
  • H20. strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
  • H21. to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.
  • H22. to recognise that anyone can experience mental ill health; that most difficulties can be resolved with help and support; and that it is important to discuss feelings with a trusted adult.

 

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

  • Mental and Emotional Wellbeing:
    • I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
    • I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
    • I understand that there are people I can talk to and that there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances. HWB 0-03a / HWB 1-03a / HWB 2-03a / HWB 3-03a / HWB 4-03a.
    • I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
    • I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.
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