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The Thought Garbage Can: Managing Negative Thoughts Worksheet (KS1/KS2)

The Thought Garbage Can: Managing Negative Thoughts Worksheet (KS1/KS2)

Subject: Special educational needs

Age range: 5-7

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

6 July 2026

pdf, 1.53 MB
pdf, 1.53 MB

Help your students clear their minds and build a growth mindset with “The Thought Garbage Can” worksheet!

This engaging Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activity teaches children how to distinguish between helpful “Treasure” thoughts and unhelpful “Trash” thoughts. It provides a safe space for students to identify their negative self-talk, symbolically “throw it away,” and practice reframing those thoughts into positive affirmations.

What’s Included:

1 x Student Worksheet (Trash vs. Treasure identification, Garbage Can drawing activity, and positive reframing exercise)

1 x Teacher Answer Key (With sample answers and classroom tips)

Perfect for morning work, PSHE lessons, school counseling sessions, and wellbeing activities. Created by Spark Learning Studio.

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