Lesson Plan
Happy Thoughts Flip Lesson Plan
Help a kindergarten student recognize ‘grumpy thoughts’ and practice flipping them into ‘happy thoughts’ through stories, visual cues, and drawing.
Building emotional resilience early teaches children to manage negative thinking, boosts self-esteem, and promotes positive coping skills in daily life.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Grumpy Thoughts
5 minutes
Step 3
Story Time: Spotting Thoughts
5 minutes
Step 4
Teach the Flip Strategy
5 minutes
Step 5
Practice Flipping Thoughts
7 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up and Reinforcement
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Happy Thoughts Flip
What Are Grumpy Thoughts?
Spotting Grumpy Thoughts
Flip It!
Your Turn to Draw
Share Your Flip
Great Job!
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