Help your child navigate the busy holiday season with calm and confidence!
The holiday period can be exciting, but it can also leave KS1 children feeling stressed or overwhelmed by changes in routine and high expectations. Our Managing Holiday Stress Worksheet Packet is designed to help children manage these feelings by focusing on positive holiday moments and teaching them how to create calming spaces when they need a break. With practical activities and support, your child will feel more in control during the holiday season.
Objective:
Help children manage feelings of stress or being overwhelmed during the busy holiday period by shifting focus to positive moments and creating calming strategies.
What’s Inside:
This 5-page worksheet packet is thoughtfully created to guide KS1 children through managing holiday stress by focusing on what brings them joy, and giving them tools to calm down when overwhelmed. Key activities include:
Celebrating positive holiday moments like family traditions and creating gifts
Setting up a “Calm Corner” where children can take a break and reset when holiday stress builds up
By using these strategies, children will learn to enjoy the holiday season more fully, while managing any stressful moments with confidence.
Key Features:
Positive Holiday Reflection Prompts – Encourage children to think about the aspects of the holiday that make them happy, like favorite traditions, family activities, and making or giving gifts.
Calm Corner Setup – Guidance on creating a special calming space where children can go when they feel overwhelmed, whether at home or in the classroom.
Stress-Relief Activities – Simple mindfulness exercises and stress-relief strategies that teach children how to stay calm and centered when holiday expectations feel too high.
Why It’s Effective:
Based on Positive Psychology principles, this worksheet packet helps children:
Manage stress and anxiety by shifting their focus from overwhelming holiday demands to the moments that make them feel happy and connected
Create calming routines with the help of a Calm Corner, where they can take a break and reset during stressful moments
Build resilience by learning to manage their emotions and expectations in a healthy, constructive way
Feel empowered with practical tools to calm themselves down when holiday activities become too much
By reflecting on positive moments and having a dedicated space to regroup, children will be better equipped to handle the busy holiday season without feeling overwhelmed.
How It Works:
Each worksheet offers practical, age-appropriate tools for stress relief and emotional management. Your child will:
Celebrate holiday moments they love by focusing on positive traditions and gift-making
Create a Calm Corner where they can relax and calm down when holiday stress feels overwhelming
Practice simple stress-relief activities like deep breathing or mindful coloring, helping them feel more centered and calm