Lesson Plan
Thought Mapping Roadmap
Students will identify and map anxious thoughts using the Thought Mapping Roadmap and transform at least one worry into a positive statement.
This lesson builds emotional awareness by helping students recognize stress triggers and practice reframing negative thoughts into coping statements, boosting resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
1-Minute Thought Storm
2 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Thought Mapping
3 minutes
Step 3
Map Anxious Thoughts
7 minutes
Step 4
Reframe Thoughts Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
What Is Anxiety?
Thoughts Are Like Bubbles
Thought Mapping Roadmap
Example Thought Map
Reframing Your Thoughts
Your Turn to Practice
Activity
Journal
Warm Up
