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




