Lesson Plan
Thought Catcher Setup
Students will identify their automatic negative thoughts and practice reframing them into positive self-management statements to build healthier self-talk.
This lesson equips 7th graders with self-management strategies by recognizing unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with constructive affirmations, boosting resilience and emotional well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
Step 2
Automatic Thought Spotting
7 minutes
Step 3
Thought Hunt Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reframe Reflection
6 minutes
Step 5
Positive Affirmation Practice
3 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up
1 minute
Slide Deck
Automatic Thought Spotting
What Are Automatic Thoughts?
How Thoughts Influence Feelings & Behaviors
Common Negative Automatic Thoughts
Your Turn: Spot an Automatic Thought
Activity
Journal
Cool Down
