The Turning Over a New Thought Worksheet by Elsa-Support is a creative tool that helps children and young people manage negative thoughts by actively replacing them with positive ones. Using the metaphor of trees shedding leaves in autumn, this resource encourages children to let go of unhelpful thoughts, much like leaves falling away, and “grow” new, positive perspectives.
Key Features:
- Visual Metaphor for Thought Transformation: Children write down a negative thought on a red leaf and then use guided questions to help them reframe this thought more positively, which they write on a green leaf. This approach visualises the process of shifting from negativity to positivity.
- Engaging Activity: After writing on the leaves, children can cut out and glue them back-to-back, symbolising the process of “turning over” a new thought. This tactile activity reinforces the concept of actively choosing positive thoughts.
- Guided Reflection: The worksheet provides reflection questions that prompt children to think critically about their thoughts, fostering self-awareness and emotional resilience. Questions like, “Is this thought true?” and “What is a kinder way of looking at this situation?” help children learn to challenge and change unhelpful thoughts.
This worksheet is ideal for use in schools, counselling sessions, or at home, helping children build positive thinking habits and increase emotional resilience. By turning over a new thought, children can develop healthier self-talk, enabling them to face challenges with a growth mindset and a positive outlook.
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