The Worry Jar - by Michelle White (Paperback)

About the Book

The Worry Jar, the main character in the book, helps children face their fears, anxieties, and insecurities, by holding on to their worries. He walks the characters through each situation, step by step and teaches fun, repetitive words to encourage them to deal with their feelings. Children will enjoy it again and again.

Book Synopsis

What if all you had to do was give your worries to The Worry Jar and you could work through anything? In this book, Michelle teaches our youngest children a strategy to handle their fear, insecurity, and anxiety. The fun-loving character, The Worry Jar, uses fun, repetitive words as a reminder that the worry is in the jar. When you write down your worry and put it in The Worry Jar, you don't have to think about it. However, when the worry pops back into your head, say the words "Worries, worries in the jar, I can!" The Worry Jar is quickly becoming a popular read with parents and teachers. Michelle has been an educator for 25+ years. She has successfully used worry jars with children and adults. The first worry jar was given to a boy named Aaron in Dr. White's class in 2000. He successfully implemented it into his routine. In 2001, Dr. White was in an accident leaving her paralyzed from the chest down. When Aaron heard the news, he knew what he needed to do. Other books by Michelle include New Opportunities (now Spiney), Scubability, and award winning, Go Away Worries! Put Then in The Worry Jar.

Review Quotes

"Yet another great resource from Dr. White for our youngest students! By taking the wisdom from her first book, Go Away Worries: Put Them in the Worry Jar, and presenting the idea in an enjoyable and developmentally appropriate manner to reach early learners, Michelle has given parents, classroom teachers and counselors a means to deal with a growing problem. Insecurity, anxiety, and general worry is more prevalent in our society than ever before. Using this book as a guide to help "break the cycle" early on and instill a plan to help children deal with their feelings can only be seen as positive. Kudos to her brilliance!" Shannon Morgan, Teacher