You lose 5 minutes of recess, so you think your whole day is ruined
Blowing things up
You got one wrong answer on your math test, and that's all you can think about.
Ignoring the good
ANT or not an ANT? Your teacher doesn't pick you for a job and you think "She never picks me! I hate this class."
ANT
I have to draw everything perfectly.
Setting the bar too high
My teacher should always help me when I ask
should statement
No one is going to play with me at recess all week!
Fortune telling
Everyone should listen to my ideas for the project
Should statements
No one is going to come to my birthday party!
Fortune telling
ANT or not an ANT? You can't figure out the first question on a science test so you think "This whole thing is too hard!"
ANT
My friend looks upset, I must have done something to make her mad
Self blaming
You get a marker stain on your pants so you throw them away.
Blowing things up
Your team lost the kickball game and you think it was all your fault.
Self blaming
My teacher was trying to get my in trouble!
Mind reading
ANT or not an ANT? You accidentally hurt a friend's feelings and remind yourself that everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
not an ANT
ANT or not an ANT? A friend tells your secret and you think "I don't think I'll tell her personal stuff anymore."
not an ANT
You have three good friends in art club, but you worry a lot about the boy who's mean sometimes
Ignoring the good
My mom is a bad parent!
Negative labeling
I feel really ugly in this shirt, so I must be ugly
Feelings as facts
Those people are laughing because my glasses look weird.
Mind reading
ANT or not an ANT? You mess up your art project and decide to think of a way to cover up the mistake.
Not an ANT
My grandma needs to bring me a present every time she comes over.
Setting the bar too high
I feel like I'm bad at math, so I must be bad at math
Feelings as facts
ANT or not an ANT? You lose a basketball game and tell yourself you need to practice more before the next game.
Not an ANT
I'm trash at soccer!
Negative labeling