Student Wellbeing

Meet Bug

Bug is a friendly caterpillar who is afraid of change. Bug dreams of one day flying, although feels too shy and scared.

Bug teaches students that it is okay to feel afraid and by putting your brave in front you can try new things.

Bug feels shy when meeting new people.

Bug feels brave when he tries new things.

Bug feels left out when his friends think he doesn’t want to play when he is being quiet.

How families can support students to practice being brave during fearful moments:

Connect with your child when they feel afraid by helping them recognise fear feelings.

Communicate “I can see you feel afraid, it’s ok to feel afraid.” Prompt your child to recognise why they feel afraid “I feel scared because…..”

Practice role plays with your child what they can do or say during fearful moments “I can do it”, “I feel afraid, but I will be brave and try”.