X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Awards
    • Parents' Choice Awards 2023
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Child
    • Newborn
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-Schooler
    • Kid
    • Pre-Teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

3 min read
Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

We know a few adults who could do with these too.

We know a few adults who could do with these arts and crafts for anxiety too.

It can be difficult to spot the signs of anxiety in children. They may complain about a sore tummy or they may even begin to avoid certain situations they used to enjoy. If you’re ever concerned about your child, it is always best to seek advice, starting with your GP or family doctor and go from there.

In the meantime, you can try crafting your way through it together with these craft activities.

5 Arts and Crafts for Anxiety

1. Make a squishy

If you’re wanting to level up your crafting skills, you can make something that will continue to give the gift of calmness to your child into the future.

You can make a squishy using slime and a clear balloon with this video instructional, or craft yourself a hacky sack that can double as a stress ball (and isn’t as messy to make) via this great tutorial here.

Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

Make your own colour and add glitter! | Image source: supplied.

2. Colouring in

Colouring in has been known to help people of all ages practise mindfulness which can help improve general wellbeing. It’s also lots of fun and doesn’t require much skill at all.

There’s a great range of colouring in worksheets here, including our favourites, like this compilation of 75 activity sheets to keep the kids entertained or these 7 pages for mums so they can stop stealing their kids’ colouring in.

arts and crafts for anxiety

A simple activity not to be underestimated when it comes to arts and crafts for anxiety. Grab a pencil and join in! | Image source: iStock.

3. Make some slime

If you’re a little more daring, why not let your kids make a little mess (as long as they clean it up afterwards!) with our popular borax-free slime recipe. There’s a great video tutorial here that will guide you through the process. This is another great craft idea that will continue to give back as your child keeps their hands busy paying with it for days to come! For another twist, try out some unicorn slime too!

Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

How awesome does that look? | Image source: supplied.

4. Make a worry doll

If you have a little one that mis having trouble sleeping, why not try crafting this adorable little worry doll. All you need is some scrap materials and a hot glue gun, and your child can tell their worries to their doll and place it gently under their pillow and let go of their worries for the night. A worry doll (or trouble doll) can be a reliable listener for a child who feels as though the weight is on their shoulders.

arts and crafts for anxiety

Sweet dreams… | Image source: supplied.

5. Put together a sensory tray

For those younger kids who may need some extra stimulation at home, try making a sensory play tray. Toddlers can explore the various textures through touch and put their imagination and creativity to work!

Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

Add little toys to play with. | Image source: supplied.

This article was first published on KidSpot and republished on theAsianparent with permission.

Lead image source: iStock

ALSO READ: 

Partner Stories
Great ideas for gifts for Chinese New Year 2023!
Great ideas for gifts for Chinese New Year 2023!
Learn Tech and Media Skills, Gain Industry Exposure and Build a Portfolio. Here’s How Your Child Can Benefit from an Infocomm or Media CCA!
Learn Tech and Media Skills, Gain Industry Exposure and Build a Portfolio. Here’s How Your Child Can Benefit from an Infocomm or Media CCA!
Korean Stars Take Center Stage at Disney Content Showcase in Singapore
Korean Stars Take Center Stage at Disney Content Showcase in Singapore
Health is Your Greatest Wealth. Learn How Your CPF Savings Can Safeguard Your Healthcare Needs and Provide Peace of Mind
Health is Your Greatest Wealth. Learn How Your CPF Savings Can Safeguard Your Healthcare Needs and Provide Peace of Mind

Where To Buy Affordable Arts and Crafts Supplies in Singapore

9 Easy Arts & Crafts For Kids You Can Do Together

NLB eBooks: 16 Beautiful and Inspiring Stories For Kids Aged 1 to 7

Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

kidspot

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle
  • /
  • Five Anxiety-reducing Crafts for Kids
Share:
  • Christmas crafts for kids

    Christmas crafts for kids

  • 9 Easy Arts & Crafts For Kids You Can Do Together

    9 Easy Arts & Crafts For Kids You Can Do Together

  • Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

    Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

  • Christmas crafts for kids

    Christmas crafts for kids

  • 9 Easy Arts & Crafts For Kids You Can Do Together

    9 Easy Arts & Crafts For Kids You Can Do Together

  • Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

    Melissa Faith Yeo Claims Andie Chen Accused Her of Cheating to Get Pity Votes for Star Awards

  • Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

    Wife Forgives Husband Who Had Two Affairs And Got A Woman Pregnant

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2023. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and lifestyle updates.