We love this book because it is:
A visual representation of worries
Promotes positive talk in your classroom
Starts discussions about anxiety
Builds trust & community in the classroom
Beautifully illustrated
Learning opportunities:
DT ~ making worry dolls
Art ~ visualising different emotions
Writing ~ poetry
Writing ~ speech & thought bubbles for Ruby
Writing ~ write a letter to Ruby
Maths - estimating the size of the worry
Drama ~ how to help a friend
Wellbeing ~ Identifying different emotions