Sammy Sloth's Negative Thoughts Book Companion Unit

Students will be able to identify and reframe negative thought patterns so they can live up to their full potential. This extensive companion unit can be used with or without the book "Sammy Sloths Unhelpful Thoughts." This resource dives deep into ten common negative thinking patterns. Students will identify patterns and analyze ways to reframe them.

5 engaging lesson plans with printables and activities included.

Lesson One

1. Intro negative thought patterns

2. Whole group Sammy Sloth read aloud (optional)

3. Thought x-rays + reflection

4. Journal introduction

Lesson Two

1. Review fortune-telling/mind reading

2. Review magnifying

3. Review blaming

4. Review shoulds

5. Four Corners Review Game

Lesson Three

1. Review stewing

2. Review comparing

3. Review all or nothing

4. Thinking Pattern Match Activity

Lesson Four

1. Review filtering

2. Review taking it personal

3. Review facts vs feelings

4. Making a Change Activity

Lesson Five

1. Managing negative thought patterns

2. Practice activity

3. Thought Sort

Materials Needed:

•pencils and coloring supplies

•lesson slideshow

•lesson handouts for each student

thoughts journal for each student

**Optional Book: Sammy Sloth's Unhelpful Thoughts

ASCA Standards:

B-SMS 6. Ability to identify and overcome barriers

B-SMS 7. Effective coping skills

B-SMS 2. Self-discipline and self-control