My Anxiety is Messing Things Up: Teacher and Counselor Activity Guide

by Jennifer Licate, Suzanne Beaky (Illustrator)

Overview

This teacher and counselor activity guide is designed to accompany theMy Anxiety is Messing Things Upchapter book, an empowering story about managing and overcoming stress and worry.


The guide includes text from the story, along with clarifying and probing questions and suggested activities. The questions and activities allow you to support readers as they identify their own anxieties and learn healthy coping strategies.


The story centers around Oscar, a young boy wracked with worry. He’s so afraid of falling short of expectations or disappointing his parents, his teachers and his pals, he can’t sleep.


When a caring teacher notices Oscar’s distress, she invites him to join a special, discreet group for students who struggle with anxiety.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781944882907
Publisher:	Boys Town Press
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Series:	Navigating Friendships , #4
Edition description:	First Edition, Unabridged
Pages:	71
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Jennifer Licate is an award-winning children’s author who has worked as a school counselor for more than a decade. Counseling children of all ages (as well as raising two kids of her own) has taught her a universal truth: all children want to be loved, valued, and respected for the unique individuals they are. She channels this truth into captivating stories that help children navigate the challenges of growing up.

Suzanne Beaky studied illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design. Her expressive illustrations are commissioned by children’s book, magazine and educational publishers worldwide. She has received a number of awards and resides in Pennsylvania with her husband.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Story 5

Discussion Questions 8

Activities 10

Chapter 2

Story 13

Discussion Questions 18

Activities 20

Chapter 3

Story 23

Discussion Questions 28

Activities 30

Chapter 4

Story 33

Discussion Questions 38

Activities 40

Chapter 5

Story 43

Discussion Questions 48

Activities 50

Chapter 6

Story 53

Discussion Questions 58

Activities 60

Chapter 7

Story 63

Discussion Questions 68

Activities 70