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This book is a great tool to use in class as a whole class story to open up group discussions and allow conversations about difficult and sometimes abstract concepts. Begin by reassuring your child that they can tell you anything they need to and you won't blame them in any way.
You can either use the version of the story given in the ‘Assembly’, Step 7, or retell the story in your own words. I would recommend this book for KS1 children as a great introduction to discussing worries and anxieties in an informal and accessible way.The Huge Bag of Worries written by Virginia Ironside is a brilliant book exploring emotions and wellbeing. First, he made Martha aware of her worry by saying, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.
The Huge Bag of Worries by Virginia Ironside tells the story of Jenny, a happy girl with a lovely mum and dad, a great brother, a dog named Loftus, best friends and a wonderful teacher at school.
Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. uk/news/av/uk-scotland-52117854/coronavirus-always-think-positively-we-are-all-with-you Ask the children to think about who they would like to send a message of hope to now.