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Scared

Wide eyes, alarm bells

💭What this feeling is

Scared is your body's super-fast 'watch out!' feeling. It's trying to protect you.

🧍Body sensations

👉Wide eyes
👉Frozen still
👉Fast heart
👉Want to hide

🎯Common triggers

Loud bangsThe darkNew animalsBad dreams

🌱Healthy coping strategies

Find a grown-up

Hold a safe hand.

Brave breath

Breathe in like a lion, out like a snake. 3 times.

Night light + soft toy

Bring comfort things close.

🎲Interactive activities

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Body Mapping Feelings

📺Videos

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📚Books

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The Dark

by Lemony Snicket

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Scaredy Squirrel

by Mélanie Watt

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Jabari Jumps

by Gaia Cornwall

📖Social story

When I feel scared

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Sometimes I feel scared. My heart goes fast.
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Scared is my body saying 'watch out!'
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I can find a grown-up and hold a safe hand.
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I can breathe in like a lion, out like a snake.
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I am safe. The scared gets smaller.

📝Printable worksheets

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Open worksheet generator

Personalize a sheet for scared and print it.

🤸Movement activities

5 min · medium energy

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Cross-Crawl March

2 min · medium energy

Calming Sensory Circuit

8 min · low energy

🌬️Mindfulness exercises

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Build a Calm-Down Toolbox

Safe Place Visualization

5 min · low energy