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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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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

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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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Brain Builders

Lisa Cooper

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