Lesson Plan

Flashcard Game Blueprint

Facilitate a 30-minute digital flashcard quiz game where students identify and match feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in CBT scenarios to build emotional literacy and reinforce CBT techniques.

This lesson enables students to practice recognizing the interplay between feelings, thoughts, and behaviors—a cornerstone of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—enhancing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills in a fun, interactive format.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Digital Resources

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

CBT Concept Recap

5 minutes

Step 3

Game Rules Overview

4 minutes

Step 4

Flashcard Quiz Rounds

12 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Assessment

6 minutes

Slide Deck

Scenario 1

Answer: Thought: “They must be mad at me.” Feeling: Anxiety (worry). Behavior: Checking your phone repeatedly and feeling unsettled.

Scenario 2

Answer: Thought: “I’m not good enough; I’ll never write well.” Feeling: Discouragement (hopelessness). Behavior: Putting off revising your essay or avoiding it altogether.

Scenario 3

Answer: Thought: “I’m going to fail this exam.” Feeling: Anxiety (nervousness). Behavior: Procrastinating on studying or cramming at the last minute.

Scenario 4

Answer: Thought: “Everyone is laughing at me.” Feeling: Embarrassment (shame). Behavior: Rushing away from the cafeteria or avoiding eye contact.

Scenario 5

Answer: Thought: “They’re whispering about me.” Feeling: Paranoia or anxiety. Behavior: Withdrawing from the group or avoiding classmates.

Scenario 6

Answer: Thought: “The teacher will think I’m lazy.” Feeling: Guilt or shame. Behavior: Rushing to finish the homework at the last minute.

Scenario 7

Answer: Thought: “They hate me after that argument.” Feeling: Sadness. Behavior: Going to your room alone and not talking to your sibling.

Scenario 8

Answer: Thought: “I’m worthless to this team.” Feeling: Frustration or anger. Behavior: Slamming your locker door or ditching practice early.

Scenario 9

Answer: Thought: “I’ll end up doing all the work.” Feeling: Resentment. Behavior: Avoiding group meetings or snapping at your partner.

Scenario 10

Answer: Thought: “Everyone will judge me if I say no.” Feeling: Pressure or anxiety. Behavior: Agreeing to go even though you’d rather stay home.