Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will develop self-awareness of negative thought patterns by reflecting on their own thinking, identifying common negative thoughts, and understanding their impact on emotions and behavior.
Awareness of negative thoughts is the first step in shifting toward positivity. This session helps students recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and lays the groundwork for building optimism and emotional resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Presentation & Reading
15 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Activity
10 minutes
Step 5
Game
10 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Self-Awareness of Thoughts
What Are Automatic Negative Thoughts?
Common Negative Thought Patterns
Examples of Negative Thoughts
How Negative Thoughts Affect Us
Your Reflection
Next Steps
Warm Up
Reading
Worksheet
Activity
Game
Quiz
Session 1 Self-Awareness Quiz
Answer Key
Test
Session 1 Exit Ticket Test
