‘The Worry Thermometer’ has been designed to support children and young people with identifying their feelings and emotions on a scale.

Scaling a problem can help it to seem more manageable but also support the young person in tracking their progress and identifying triggers for their worries. 

This resource features The Scribbles Crew, a group of friendly looking emotions characters that can be created by any child. They are just that: scribbles!

How could this resource be used?

• To support emotional regulation.
• To support emotional literacy and identifying different levels of worry.
• To support a child 1:1.
• To support all children as part of a classroom display.

Which statutory England PSHE curriculum* objectives does this resource fall into?

*in line with the PSHE Association 2021 Statutory Guidance.

• KS1: 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: H17 – to recognise that feelings can change over time and range in intensity.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome: Mental and Emotional Wellbeing – 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.