Help children explore and express their worries in a fun, creative and supportive way with this engaging Worry Monster Template.

This activity provides a gentle way for pupils to identify worries and externalise their feelings by creating their own friendly Worry Monster. Children can write or draw their worries on small pieces of paper and place them inside the monster’s mouth, helping them to recognise that it is okay to talk about things that are troubling them.

The resource includes:

• A large Worry Monster template to cut out and decorate
• Clear, child-friendly instructions
• A separate mouth template
• Space for children to personalise their monster
• An example of a completed Worry Monster
• A simple activity that encourages children to express their feelings
• A creative approach to talking about worries and emotions

Perfect for:

• KS1 and KS2 pupils
• Back-to-school activities
• First week of school
• Wellbeing activities
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing
• PSHE lessons
• Feelings and emotions
• Worry and anxiety discussions
• Pastoral support
• Transition activities
• Classroom displays

This low-preparation resource is ideal for creating a safe and supportive classroom environment where children feel comfortable acknowledging their worries. It can be used as an individual craft activity, a whole-class wellbeing session or as part of a wider discussion about emotions and seeking support.

The activity is designed to complement conversations with trusted adults and should not be used as a replacement for appropriate pastoral or professional support where needed.