My Worry Bag is a beautifully designed printable social emotional learning (SEL) worksheet that helps children understand, express, and manage their worries in a healthy and creative way. This calming and supportive activity invites children to draw or write their anxious thoughts inside a “worry bag,” giving their minds a much-needed break from overthinking. It encourages emotional literacy by teaching kids that it’s okay to feel worried—and that expressing those feelings is a step toward feeling better.
This printable SEL activity is ideal for use at home, in the classroom, or during school counseling and therapy sessions. It’s a powerful tool for helping children develop self-regulation skills, manage big feelings, and build emotional resilience through reflection and open communication.
This social emotional learning worksheet helps children:
Identify and name their worries, promoting emotional awareness
Use drawing or writing as a calming, therapeutic release
Learn that sharing their feelings with a trusted adult can lead to support and problem-solving
Build emotional intelligence and confidence in managing anxiety
Practise mindfulness and self-regulation in a gentle, age-appropriate way
Perfect for use in:
PSHE lessons and emotional literacy units in the classroom
School counselling and nurture groups focused on child mental health
Therapy sessions supporting anxious or sensitive children
Home learning environments or foster care settings
Calming activities for anxious kids aged 5–11
This printable mental health resource is especially suited to visual learners and younger children who benefit from hands-on, structured emotional tools. Whether used as part of a broader wellbeing toolkit or as a one-off activity to support an anxious child, My Worry Bag is a thoughtful and effective way to help children navigate their emotions with confidence and care.
