Help your child feel safe and cozy during the darker months!
As autumn and winter bring shorter days and longer nights, some KS1 children may feel uneasy or fearful of the darkness. Our Comfort in Darkness Worksheet Packet is designed to help children understand and embrace the changes in daylight, encouraging positive emotions and routines that promote comfort and safety during the evenings. With engaging activities and supportive strategies, your child will learn to feel at ease with the darkness.
Objective:
Help children understand and feel more comfortable with the shorter days and longer nights of autumn and winter, reducing fears or unease around darkness.
What’s Inside:
This 5-page worksheet packet is thoughtfully crafted to support children in navigating the seasonal changes in daylight, fostering a sense of security and positivity. Key activities include:
Creating cozy evening routines that help children feel safe and secure during the longer nights.
Gratitude journaling to shift focus to positive thoughts before bedtime, helping them cultivate a sense of calm.
By promoting routines and positive reflections, children will learn to embrace the beauty of the darker seasons without fear.
Key Features:
Evening Routine Planner – A fun worksheet that helps children design their own calming evening routines to feel cozy and secure during darker nights.
Gratitude Journal Prompts – Simple prompts encouraging children to reflect on positive moments from their day, fostering a positive mindset before bedtime.
Discussion and Reflection Activities – Activities designed for group discussions, allowing children to express their feelings about darkness and share comforting experiences with peers.
Why It’s Effective:
Grounded in Positive Psychology principles, this worksheet packet helps children:
Reduce fear of darkness by creating comforting routines that promote a sense of safety
Encourage positive emotions through gratitude practices, helping to shift focus away from fear and towards appreciation
Foster resilience by teaching children how to manage their feelings about darkness through supportive class discussions and activities
Build community as children share their experiences and support one another in navigating their feelings around the changes in daylight
By focusing on both comforting routines and positive reflections, children will feel more empowered and secure as they navigate the darker months.
How It Works:
Each worksheet is designed to help children develop comforting habits and express their feelings. Your child will:
Create their own cozy evening routine using the Evening Routine Planner to establish a sense of security
Practice gratitude journaling to reflect on positive moments, helping to calm their minds before sleep
Engage in class discussions that foster a supportive atmosphere, allowing them to express their feelings and learn from one another