Worry Talking Mat Activity (Emotional Literacy Resource)

The ‘Worry Talking Mat Activity’ has been designed to support children to explore what they worrying about.

Talking Mats are commonly used to support Neurodiverse children to have the language to describe their own personal experiences. This activity includes a Dyslexia friendly font to support inclusivity and accessibility for all children and young people.

It is the perfect accompanying resource for EMHPs, CWPs, and ELSAs to use in their 1:1 sessions or in a small group.

How could this resource be used?

To support children with identifying their worries.
To support Autistic (and other Neurodiversities) young people with identifying what causes them to feel worried.
To be used in 1:1 sessions.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1: H18 – different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
KS2: H20 – strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
KS2: H21 – to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the ability to talk about them. HWB 0-01a / HWB 1-01a / HWB 2-01a / HWB 3-01a / HWB 4-01a.
I know that we all experience a variety of thoughts and emotions that affect how we feel and behave and I am learning ways of managing them. HWB 0-02a / HWB 1-02a / HWB 2-02a / HWB 3-02a / HWB 4-02a.
I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times, particularly in relation to change and loss. HWB 0-07a / HWB 1-07a / HWB 2-07a / HWB 3-07a / HWB 4-07a.