Youthlight Stress and Anxiety Thumball

Players read and respond to prompts related to coping skills for dealing with stress and anxiety. Discussions include what stress and anxiety are and when they could be good, or bad for you. Other prompts encourage discussion about best ways to handle several types of stress and anxiety, and more. Thumball is a soft stuffed ball to throw, roll, or pass in a circle or randomly. Catch it! Look under your thumb. Respond to the prompt. Kids absolutely love this interactive tool that will get them talking and sharing. Without even knowing it, you will be encouraging the use of interpersonal skills including taking turns, eye contact, listening, responding, valuing similarities and respecting individual differences

• Throw the ball, respond to the prompts under your thumb
• Discuss how to recognize their assets and how to use them to help deal with school issues and other challenges
• Great group activity
• Grades: K thru 12