Making Mistakes, Flexible Thinking, Grit, and Growth Mindset CBT Game

Kids will learn that it's okay to make mistakes which is very helpful to cope with perfectionism. They'll also learn how to choose a helpful thought when they do make a mistake with this fun CBT-inspired game and activity set! Practice using flexible thinking and growth mindset skills with this "Donut Worry About Making Mistakes" digital and printable game set

➜ Help kids develop a growth mindset and identify helpful thoughts to choose when they make a mistake.

➜ Great introduction or review of basic CBT and growth mindset concepts.

➜ Address one of the first steps in cognitive restructuring or reframing.

➜ Boost self-awareness, positive thinking, grit, and self-confidence!

➜ The prompts will lead to some great discussions about choosing helpful thoughts when making a mistake.

Includes: ✨

✔ A self-checking digital Google Slides™ game with 30 scenarios. This is perfect for telehealth counseling sessions, smartboards, or distance learning

✔ 30 printable scenario cards

✔ A printable board game with dice, spinner, and cards (in color and black and white)

✔ Rules for Playing a Game Visual Poster

✔ Worksheets about being okay with making mistakes

Social-emotional learning competencies addressed include self-awareness, self-management, and responsible decision-making.

This game is played through Google Slides™ and is aligned to Session 10 of the book Skills for Big Feelings: A Guide for Teaching Relaxation, Regulation, and Coping Techniques by Casey O’Brien Martin. Please note this is a companion resource to the book, but the slides review the concept, and so this can also be used as a stand-alone resource.

This resource can be used in telehealth counseling sessions, in distance learning through screen share, or in person to enhance emotional regulation and teach social-emotional learning skills. You can also use this game for in-person learning by projecting on any type of smartboard.

This resource includes a PDF and Google Slides™ so please ensure you have the correct software to open before purchasing.

Who This Resource Is For: ✨

➜ Counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers who are working on self-awareness, emotional identification, self-management, and emotional regulation skills

➜ Teachers, homeschooling parents, and other educators who want to bring more social-emotional learning into their classrooms and homes

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