Shrug – Brain Boogers Series: Free Printable for Kids’ Negative Thoughts

Has your child ever done something great, then brushed it off with “It was nothing” or “That doesn’t count”? Or struggled to accept a compliment, or even believe it? That might be Shrug!

Shrug is a Brain Booger, one of those sneaky, sticky thoughts that land in our minds and tell us little fibs. Shrug’s trick is shrugging off the good stuff, so kids end up thinking their wins, kind moments, hard work and the nice things people say about them don’t matter.

This free printable pack helps kids aged 5–12:

• Learn what a Brain Booger is and how to spot one

• Get to know Shrug and the fib he tells

• Swap Shrug’s thought for a better one

• Think about what they’d tell a friend

• Finish with something kind to say to themselves

• Colour in Shrug on the final page

Part of the Brain Boogers printable series from The Walnut and the Oak. One Brain Booger per pack, so collect them all.

Want more? Listen to The Walnut and the Oak podcast and Timothy’s song “Boogers Can’t Boss Me Around” on Spotify and wherever you stream music.

This is a free digital download (PDF). You’ll be asked for your email at checkout to receive it. Print at home as many times as you like for your family or classroom.