Lesson Plan
Struggle Embrace Outline
Students will learn that challenges help them grow, practice using growth mindset language when facing hard math problems, and apply reframing strategies through a fun warm-up and story activity.
This lesson fosters resilience and positive attitudes toward math. By teaching growth mindset language, students build confidence in their ability to learn, improving engagement and persistence in future academic tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Challenge Charades Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Discuss Growth Mindset
5 minutes
Step 3
Struggle Storytime
15 minutes
Step 4
Share and Reflect
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Struggle Is Strength
What Is a Struggle?
Examples of Struggles
Growth Mindset Phrases
Time to Practice
Great Job!

Warm Up


Activity

