Description
This companion lesson to the story Wilma Jean, the Worry Machine by Julia Cook teaches students to cope with anxiety and worry. This lesson:
- Teaches students what “worry” and “calm” look and feel like in our bodies
- Lets students identify which parts of their lives worry them most (i.e. school, family, friendships, behavior)
- Teaches students to differentiate between “worries I can control” and “worries I cannot control”
- Teaches students to use the “worry hat” for “out of control” worries
- Teaches students how to use the CBT technique of “reality testing”
- Teaches students 15 additional coping skills
✨ THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
✅ An interactive digital for Google Slides presentation™.
✅ An engaging PowerPoint presentation.
✅ A cut-and-paste activity that lets students review 15 coping skills and glue their 6 favorite strategies to the “My Coping Skills” page.
✅ 5 posters to use in instruction and display in your space.
✅ An interactive activity that lets students place their “out of control” worries inside of the “worry hat” bag.
✅ Assorted worksheets and coloring pages that let students identify and explore their worries, practice reality testing, and learn coping skills.
[This resource was posted with permission from Julia Cook].
Educators Say
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“Thank you so much for this amazing tool! I used it as an activity and my principal walked in on it! He LOVED it and now my whole grade level is asking me for it! Thank you!” Victoria R.
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“My students loved the lesson and learning about Wilma Jean. We were able to identify worries we can control and worries we cannot control. The student were also able to identify skills to help them with their worries.” – Sylvia S.
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“Great extensions of the book. My students loved the activities that went along with this great book.” – Abby B.
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“It was a hit with my students! The activities were engaging, fun, and easy to implement. It really got my class thinking and talking, and I loved how it promoted meaningful discussion while keeping things interactive. Highly recommend for any teacher looking to add a strong SEL component to their classroom!” – Katelyn C.
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“Fantastic resource! A great way to help teach about worry. Students really connect with what they can control vs what they cannot when looking at their worries.” – Rebekah H.
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“Great resource! It is well-organized, easy to use, and will be a great addition to my classroom. Thank you!” – Anilu A.
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“This was a great resource to go along with a great book! My students enjoyed the activities.” – Katie D.
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“This resource was great to use in my classroom with students on the spectrum. It was easy to adapt up or down depending on the level would definitely recommend it.” – Amy F.