Lesson Plan
Mind Detective Lesson Plan
In this session, the student will learn to identify unhelpful thoughts, label them, and replace them with helpful alternatives to improve self-control and reduce frustration.
Teaching the student to recognize and transform negative thought patterns empowers him to regulate emotions, reduce behavioral outbursts, and build self-management skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Concept
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Mind Detective: Managing Thoughts to Manage Behaviors
Warm-Up: Discuss a Challenge
Session Objective
Introducing the Thought Detective Chart
Example: From Unhelpful to Helpful
Guided Practice
Cool-Down & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Worksheet
