Fear Busters Worksheet
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SEL Skill Builder • Grades 3–4
Fear Busters: Name It & Tame It!
Understand your body's alarm system, explore triggers, and unlock 3 brave action tools.
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Identify the Emotion: What is Fear?
Circle the clues you feel most!
Fear is our brain's built-in smoke alarm. It warns us when something feels dangerous, unfamiliar, or overwhelming. Fear is not "bad"—it is our body trying to keep us safe!
Racing Heart
Pounding fast like a drum
Butterflies
Fluttery or tight tummy
Freeze / Shiver
Tense muscles or chills
Fast Breathing
Short, rapid breaths
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Describe 2 Situations That Cause Us to Feel Afraid
Everyone experiences fear! Write about two different situations that cause you (or kids your age) to feel afraid.
Situation 1:
A situation that causes fear is:
What makes this situation feel scary?
Situation 2:
Another situation that causes fear is:
What makes this situation feel scary?
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3 Things You Can Do When You Feel Afraid
When fear strikes, you don't have to freeze! Use these 3 tools to calm your alarm and find your courage.
1. Slow Breaths
Breathe in like smelling a flower (4 sec), hold gently, and blow out like cooling soup (4 sec).
When I'm scared, I will take:
(e.g., 3 balloon breaths)
2. Brave Words
Talk back to fear! Say: "I am safe right now," or "I can take this one small step at a time."
My brave self-talk sentence:
(write your power phrase)
3. Team Up
Sharing fear cuts it in half! Tell an adult what is happening so they can support and protect you.
A trusted person I can ask:
(teacher, parent, counselor)
My Bravery Truth:
Being brave does not mean having zero fear. It means feeling fear and taking a helpful step anyway!
My Signature: