Some fears are tall like slides. Others are massive, like meteors. In Sochu: The Fear of Chicxulub, Julie’s fear of heights spirals into full-blown panic when a TV conspiracy shakes up her world. As friends scramble under beds to escape an imagined doomsday, Julie does something powerful—she pauses, breathes, and chooses calm over chaos.
This story gently shows kids how fear can grow wild in our minds… but also how to soothe it with awareness and breath. Through humor, panic, and a lot of “what ifs,” children are invited to explore what fear feels like—and how they can befriend it.
Let these 12 breadcrumbs guide your reflections on fear, anxiety, media literacy, and the power of inner calm.
1. Big Slides, Bigger Feelings
Julie’s fear of heights makes her freeze while others play—a clear example of how powerful fear can feel. Watch here:
2. Group Fun, Silent Fear
The others enjoy themselves while Julie remains silent—showing how fear can feel isolating even among friends. Watch here:
3. The Panic Trigger
A scary TV broadcast triggers instant panic—a peek into how media can spark fear quickly. Watch here:
4. Fear Is Contagious
One child’s panic spreads to the whole group—illustrating emotional contagion in action. Watch here:
5. What If It’s All True?
Kids hide under the bed, believing the show might come true—a reflection of “what if” anxiety. Watch here:
6. Information Without Understanding
Words like “Uluru” and “Chicxulub” confuse rather than calm—facts alone don’t settle fearful minds. Watch here:
7. Not All Knowledge Calms
Even facts about Uluru don’t soothe Julie’s worry—logic often needs extra emotional support. Watch here:
8. Avoidance Builds More Fear
Still hiding under the bed, the children find avoidance only deepens their fear. Watch here:
9. Fear Can Be Funny—Eventually
While others panic, Prem laughs—humor can be a healthy response to fear. Watch here:
10. When Breath Leads the Way
Julie closes her eyes, breathes deeply, and signals a turning point. Watch here:
11. Meeting Your Feelings
Julie sits with her emotions, transforming fear into calm—mastering emotional self-regulation. Watch here:
12. Creative Family Activities
🎭 Meteor Myth Busters
Create a list of 3 scary things and check: fact or fiction?
🛏️ Under-the-Bed Stories
Take turns imagining what magical things could be hiding under the bed (not fear!).
🗺️ Uluru Scale Hunt
Compare the size of Uluru to things around you—draw your own comparison map!
🎲 The What-If Jar
Write your biggest “what if” fears, fold them, and pick one a day to gently explore as a family.
🌬️ Breathe With Me
Do a 1-minute family breath session together. Use soft music or counting.
😂 Panic to Play
Act out a fear moment and rewrite it as a comedy skit.