Activity Name:
The Worry Monster
Suitable For:
All ages
Time Required:
20-30mins
What you will need:
- Pens / Paint
- Paper
- Coloured Card
- Glue
- Scissors
How to do it:
- Take your coloured card and fold it in half to create the monster’s body/head shape.
- Cut out a large mouth shape along the folded edge – this will be where the monster “eats” worries.
- Cut out eyes, teeth, arms, legs or funny features from paper or card, then glue them onto your monster to make it unique and friendly. (Pre-cut shapes for younger children if needed.)
- Use paper to cut out small “worry notes” (simple squares or strips).
- Talk about any worries or big feelings and write or draw them onto the notes.
- Place each worry note inside the monster’s mouth – letting the monster “hold” or “eat” the worry.
Extension: Make extra monsters, give them names, or create a “home” for them.
What Will the Children Learn:
Children will learn to recognise and talk about their feelings, understand that worries are normal, and build fine motor and creative skills through crafting and play.
Top Tips:
Keep conversations relaxed and positive, support younger children with cutting where needed, and store the monster somewhere safe so new worries can be added over time.
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