Worry Tamer Slides
Feelings & Calm Toolkit • Grades K–2
Social-Emotional Learning
The Worry Tamer Club
Noticing our body clues, catching worry whispers, and discovering our super calm superpowers!
💭 Today we will explore our feelings, try calming breaths, and build brave habits together.
Safe & Calm
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Understanding Feelings
What Is a Worry?
Everyone Feels Worried Sometimes!
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Our Brain's Alarm
Worry is our brain trying to keep us safe. Sometimes the alarm goes off even when we are safe!
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Like a Passing Cloud
Worries come and worries go! They do not stay forever, and we can help them float away.
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Completely Normal
Grown-ups, teachers, and kids all feel anxious sometimes when trying new or big things!
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Turn & Talk: What is one thing that made you feel a little nervous before?
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Skill 1 • Recognize Feelings
Where Do You Feel It?
Body Clues Detective
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Tummy
Fluttery butterflies or a tied-up knot inside your belly.
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Heart
Thump, thump, thump! A racing or fast heartbeat.
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Hands
Warm, sweaty palms or wiggly, fidgety fingers.
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Shoulders
Tight neck, hunched shoulders, or clenched jaw.
🕵️ Body Check-In: Put your hand gently on your tummy or heart. What does it feel like right now?
Notice & Name
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Skill 1 • Recognize Feelings
Worry Whispers in Our Mind
Thoughts Are Not Facts!
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"What if I make a big mistake?"
✨ The Truth: Mistakes help our brain learn and grow!
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"I want to stay with my grown-up!"
✨ The Truth: School is safe, and grown-ups always come back.
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"This is too hard. I can't do it!"
✨ The Truth: I cannot do it yet, but I can practice!
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Worry Tamer Secret: When worry whispers, we can talk back with gentle, brave words!
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Skill 2 • Calming Breaths
Blow Giant Bubble Breaths
Let's Practice Together!
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Smell the Flower
Breathe in slowly through your nose. Count quietly: 1... 2... 3...
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Blow the Giant Bubble
Pucker your lips. Blow out soft and slow so the bubble doesn't pop!
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Watch It Float
Feel your shoulders drop and your tummy soften as the bubble floats away.
🌬️ Class Mission: Take 3 big bubble breaths with your teacher now!
Inhale • Exhale
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Skill 2 • Calming Breaths
Starfish Hand Breathing
Touch & Breathe
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↑ Trace Up = Breathe In
↓ Trace Down = Breathe Out
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Open Your Starfish Hand
Hold one hand out wide in front of you.
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Trace with Your Pointer
Use your other pointer finger like a tiny car.
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Trace All 5 Fingers
Up and down around all 5 fingers for 5 calm breaths!
You can do starfish breathing quietly at your desk anytime you need calm! Try 1 Hand Now
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Skill 3 • Coping Strategies
The 3-2-1 Grounding Game
Use Your 5 Senses
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Things You SEE
Look around the room. Spot 3 blue things, 3 circles, or 3 friendly faces!
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Things You TOUCH
Feel your cozy sweater or touch the smooth top of your desk.
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Thing You HEAR
Close your eyes. Listen for a clock ticking, a pencil scratching, or birds outside.
🎯 Why it works: Spotting real things brings our mind back to the present moment!
Here & Now
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Skill 3 • Coping Strategies
Brave Words & Body Resets
Super Coping Powers
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Say Brave Words
💪 "I am safe and loved."
⭐ "I can do hard things."
🐢 "I can take my time."
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Squeeze & Release
🍋 Squeeze fists tight like lemons!
🍝 Let go loose like cooked spaghetti!
🛋️ Visit our cozy calm-down corner.
Try it: Squeeze your hands into lemons for 3... 2... 1... and shake them out like loose noodles! Try It Now
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Skill 4 • Ask For Help
You Never Have to Worry Alone
Team Up with Adults
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Who Are Your Trusted Adults?
🍎 Your Teacher
🏡 Parent or Caregiver
🎨 School Counselor
🩹 School Nurse
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Brave Words to Ask for Help
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"My heart feels fast and worried."
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"I need a two-minute calm break."
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"Can you please sit near me for a bit?"
🌟 Asking for help is not being weak — asking for help is being super brave!
Brave Choice
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Worry Tamer Superpowers
Which Tool Will You Pick Today?
Official Worry Tamer!
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Bubble Breath
Blow 3 slow, gentle bubbles out your mouth.
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Starfish Hand
Trace your 5 fingers to slow down your engine.
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3-2-1 Senses
Look, touch, and listen to the world around you.
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Ask an Adult
Share your worry whisper with someone who cares.
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Remember Our Super Affirmation:
"Worries come, and worries go. My calm breath helps me grow!"
You've Got This! 🎉