Wellbeing Wednesday / Peg Worry Dolls
Peg Worry Dolls
Children wrap wooden pegs in wool and fabric scraps to make small worry dolls, then talk about sharing worries with someone they trust.
How to run it
- Talk about worries and the people children can share them with.
- Children draw a face on a wooden peg with fine markers.
- Wrap wool around the peg body to make clothes, gluing the ends.
- Add fabric scraps or wool hair, and keep the doll somewhere special.
You will need
- wooden dolly pegs
- wool
- fabric scraps
- fine markers
- PVA glue
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use pre-cut wool; older children can add detailed clothing.
SafetyLet children share worries only if they want to, and follow up any concerns with your child-safe procedures.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Creating a comfort object opens conversations about feelings and help-seeking.
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