Help Kids Understand Their Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions in a Simple, Engaging Way!
Teach social-emotional learning and CBT concepts in a child-friendly format with this Cognitive Triangle Resource for Kids! Designed by a school psychologist and created using brain-based learning principles, this engaging SEL resource helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and actions through relatable examples, visuals, and practical coping strategies.
Perfect for:
- School counselors
- Psychologists
- Social workers
- Teachers
- SEL lessons
- Small groups
- Behavior intervention
- Emotional regulation support
- Homeschool settings
This colorful, easy-to-understand resource includes 16 engaging topic pages, plus a User Guide, Summary Page, and Quick Reference Guide that summarizes all strategies and concepts for easy review.
What’s Included:
✔ 16 Cognitive Triangle Topic Pages
✔ Kid-Friendly CBT Explanations
✔ Real-Life Social Scenarios
✔ Emotional Regulation Strategies
✔ Positive Coping Skills
✔ Reflection & Discussion Prompts
✔ Visual Supports & Engaging Graphics
✔ Teacher/User Guide
✔ Bonus Quick Reference Page
Topics Included
- Introduction to the Cognitive Triangle
- Thoughts
- Feelings
- Actions
- First Day of School
- Changing the Thought
- Problems with Siblings
- Looking at It Differently
- Accidents Happen
- Being Honest Helps
- When I Feel Sad or Unmotivated
- Changing My Actions
- Helpful Questions I Can Ask Myself
- Helpful Actions I Can Try
- Conclusion
- I Can Do This!
Why Teachers & Counselors Love This Resource
⭐ Easy to implement
⭐ No prep required
⭐ Designed for upper elementary students
⭐ Supports emotional regulation and self-awareness
⭐ Encourages positive decision-making
⭐ Uses developmentally appropriate language
⭐ Visually engaging for young learners
⭐ Great for individual counseling, SEL lessons, and behavior support
Skills Students Will Learn
✔ Self-awareness
✔ Emotional regulation
✔ Positive coping skills
✔ Flexible thinking
✔ Growth mindset
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Perspective-taking
✔ Positive self-talk
✔ Decision-making
Grades 3–6
(Adaptable for younger or older students depending on needs.)
Perfect For
- School Counseling Lessons
- SEL Curriculum
- CBT Interventions
- Behavior Support
- Calm Corner Resources
- Mental Health Activities
- Small Group Counseling
- Classroom Discussions
- Homeschool SEL
- Emotional Regulation Practice
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What You Will Receive:
1 high-quality colour PDF file containing 16 one-page lessons, 2 summary pages, 1 quick reference guide, and one user guide page.
8.5"x11" (portrait)
24 pages total
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How to Use:
1. After uploading product, save file to your device
2. Print either at home, school or via local print provider or online print service
3. Bind, laminate, or place in duotang to use with your students
4. Alternatively, display the lesson electronically/on-screen by opening the PDF and choosing full-screen/presentation mode.
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Personal Note:
Should you require a different file format or size, let us know and we can do this for you.
We love what we do and so would appreciate your feedback and review so we can continue to provide practical resources to our fellow educators. THANK YOU.
