Anxiety Worksheets for Kids - Free Printable

This worksheet is designed to help you understand and manage feelings of anxiety. Since this is a personal reflection activity, there are no single "correct" answers like in a math problem. Instead, the goal is to fill it out with your own experiences and choose strategies that work for you.

Here is a guide on how to complete each section of the worksheet effectively:

Part 1: Identifying Your Anxiety
* "Some things that make me feel anxious are...": Think about specific situations that make you worried or nervous. Examples could be "taking a big test," "speaking in front of the class," or "trying something new." Write down three things that happen to you.
* "When I feel anxious:": This part helps you notice the signs.
* I feel this in my body...: Notice physical changes. Do your hands get sweaty? Does your heart beat fast? Do you get a stomach ache?
* I have these thoughts...: What goes through your mind? You might think, "I'm going to fail," or "Everyone is looking at me."
* I do these things...: How do you act? Do you want to hide? Do you tap your foot? Do you cry?

Part 2: Choosing Coping Skills
The bottom half lists helpful ways to calm down. The instructions say to check at least one from each category. Here is how to choose:

1. Relaxation Skills: These help your body calm down physically.
* *Good choice:* "Take 3 deep breaths" is very effective because it slows your heart rate.
* *Good choice:* "Get a hug" can make you feel safe.
2. Distraction Skills: These take your mind off the worry for a little while.
* *Good choice:* "Count from 1 to 100" forces your brain to focus on numbers instead of worries.
* *Good choice:* "Listen to music" can change your mood quickly.
3. Movement Skills: These use energy to release stress.
* *Good choice:* "Jump up and down" or "Exercise/Run/Jog" burns off nervous energy.
* *Good choice:* "Stretching" helps relax tight muscles.
4. Thinking Skills: These change how you look at the situation.
* *Good choice:* "Use encouraging self-talk." Instead of saying "I can't do this," say "I will try my best."
* *Good choice:* "Think of 3 things you are grateful for" shifts your focus to positive things.

How to finish the assignment:
Read through the lists and put a checkmark next to the ones you think would actually help *you*. You don't have to pick everything—just pick the ones that sound good to you. If none of the printed options fit perfectly, you can write your own ideas in the "Other" lines.

Final Answer:
To complete this worksheet, follow these steps:
1. List Triggers: Write 3 specific things that make you nervous in the top section (e.g., tests, loud noises).
2. Describe Symptoms: Fill in the three boxes to describe your physical feelings (e.g., shaky hands), your thoughts (e.g., "I will mess up"), and your actions (e.g., pacing around).
3. Select Strategies: Go to the bottom four categories (Relaxation, Distraction, Movement, and Thinking). Place a checkmark next to at least one skill in each category that you are willing to try when you feel anxious.