Lesson Plan
Brain Builders Lesson Plan
Students will learn the difference between growth and fixed mindsets and practice reframing challenges with a growth mindset through interactive sorting and reflection activities.
Understanding mindsets helps young learners embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, and build resilience early, setting a positive foundation for lifelong learning.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Minds
5 minutes
Step 2
Growth vs Fixed Sorting
10 minutes
Step 3
Challenge and Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Celebration
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Brain Builders: Growing Our Minds
What Is a Mindset?
Growth vs Fixed Mindset Poster
Activity 1: Sorting Mindset Cards
Activity 2: Challenge & Reflection
Share & Celebrate!

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