Description

Sometimes worries don’t just whisper…they get loud and they take over.

In this interactive printable board game inspired by Max and the Calm Monsters (can be used with or without the book), kids progress through the game answering questions or prompts and practicing skills.

What Kids Practice:

✔ Identifying worry thoughts
✔ Recognizing body signals of anxiety
✔ Using calming strategies
✔ Asking for support
✔ Taking small, brave steps forward

The goal isn’t to eliminate worry.
It’s to build confidence in navigating and managing it.

What’s Included:

Level 1 Card Deck (Ages 4–8)
Simple, concrete prompts that help younger children:

• Name their worries
• Notice body sensations
• Practice coping tools
• Learn safe help-seeking

Level 2 Card Deck (Ages 8–12)
Deeper reflection prompts that help older kids:

• Challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
• Evaluate coping strategies
• Build emotional insight
• Practice brave, values-based action

Both levels include 5 card categories:

• Worry Whirls (thought awareness)
• Body Clues (interoception)
• Calm Tools (coping skills)
• Ask for Help (support skills)
• Brave Choices (courage & growth)

How It Works:

Players move along the path from.
When they land on a space, they draw a card and complete the prompt.

Kids learn that:

• Worries happen.
• Their bodies send signals.
• Tools help.
• Asking for support is a sign of strength.
• Bravery is taking one small step.

Everyone wins when they reach the end of the game.

Perfect For

• Counseling sessions
• Small SEL groups
• Classroom calm corners
• Homeschool social-emotional learning
• Family game night with purpose

This game was thoughtfully designed to move beyond “just calm down” and instead teach kids how their brains and bodies work, and what they can actually do about worry.

It pairs beautifully with Max and the Calm Monsters, but it also works as a powerful standalone emotional regulation tool.