Anxiety Monsters — Explore Worries Through Play
Free printable sample for children aged 6–10

“What if nobody wants to be my friend?”
“My heart is beating so fast…”
“One mistake, and everything is ruined!”
“I keep thinking about it again and again…”

Finding words for worries can be difficult. Four memorable monsters offer a playful starting point for conversations about anxious thoughts, body sensations and asking for support.

Roll the die, choose a monster and try an activity. Children can talk, act, draw or answer about a made-up character.

Meet the monsters

Panicky — when panic arrives like a wave and body sensations feel frightening.
What-Iffy — when the mind keeps asking, “What if…?”
Catastro — when a small problem feels like a huge disaster.
Mind-Chewer — when the same thought goes round and round.

What’s included in this free sample?

• “Meet the Monsters” dice game with 24 activities: everyday situations, creative prompts, humour and small brave steps.
• “My Worry Scale”: faces and a 0–10 number scale to help children describe how they feel.
• Simple instructions: with reminders about choice, comfort and adult support.
• An overview of the full kit: see what’s available when you’re ready to explore further.

Colour and black-and-white versions included in PDF and Word formats. Choose the version that suits your printing needs.

There is no pressure to give the “right” answer or feel calm. Children can skip an activity, ask for help or speak about a fictional character. A star is for trying, not for being calm.

Designed for shared activities with parents, teachers and child-support professionals.

Download the free sample and begin with a simple question: “Which monster sometimes visits you?”