Off to School Anxiety WORKSHEET for Children

This downloadable worksheet offers a structured yet creative approach to addressing ‘off-to-school’ anxiety in children. It features six key activities designed to build resilience and positive coping mechanisms:

1. My School Day Timeline: Helps children visualize and understand their daily school routine, reducing uncertainty.
2. School Superhero Self-Portrait: Encourages children to draw themselves as a superhero, identifying personal strengths and coping powers.
3. School Success Shield: A creative activity where children design a shield filled with strategies and positive affirmations for school success.
4. Emotion Check-In Thermometer: A visual tool for children to identify and communicate their feelings throughout the school day.
5. School Support Network Map: Guides children in identifying and mapping out their personal support system at school and home.
6. Positive School Experiences Collage: Facilitates focusing on positive aspects of school through creative expression.

Additional goal-setting ladders are included to promote progress and celebrate achievements.

The activities encourage drawing, writing, and discussion, fostering a positive outlook and equipping children with practical tools to navigate school-related challenges effectively. Perfect for parents, educators, and therapists seeking to support children’s emotional well-being during school transitions.