Dealing with Feelings

We read the book "Wilma Jean and the Worry Machine" by Julia Cook. What was Norma Jean's problem?

• She did not have any shoes.

• She worried about everything.

• She did not know how to read.

• She did not have any friends.

How did Wilma Jean's mom know that she was worried?

• Wilma told her.

• She cried.

• She made a pickle face.

• She would not go to bed.

Wilma Jean Worried about a lot of things each day. Did the things she worried about actually happen?

• Yes

• No

Worrying so much was bad for Wilma Jean because... Please check all the correct answers.

• It made her sick.

• She liked reading.

• She was not able to do anything else but worry.

• She liked math.

How did Norma Jean's mom and teacher help her stop worrying?

• They told her to stop worrying.

• They told her to take a nap.

• They told her to eat lunch.

• They listened to her tell about her worries and helped her.

Norma Jean worried about tests, lunch, her hair, missing the bus, math, and recess. Her teacher told her she did not have to worry about these things because she could...

• Control these things.

• Practice math facts.

• Walk to school.

• Read books.

You should talk about your worries and find ways to deal with them.

• True

• False

Norma Jean will be much happier by not worrying so much.

• False

• True

Should you keep your worries to yourself?

• Yes because I do not want others to know.

• No because others can help me if I talk about my worries.

I have learned ways to fix my worries by reading about Norma Jean.

• Yes

• No

• Maybe