Lesson Plan
Flexible Thinking Adventures
Increasing Flexible Thinking
This lesson plan is designed to enhance flexible thinking in 3rd-grade students through a series of engaging activities, discussions, and multimedia resources. Over 15 sessions, students will explore the concept of a growth mindset, learn to embrace challenges, and develop strategies for flexible thinking. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for their academic and personal growth.
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Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Flexible Thinking
25 mins
Step 2
Session 2: Growth Mindset Video
25 mins
Step 3
Session 3: Discussion on Growth Mindset
25 mins
Step 4
Session 4: Flexible Thinking Activity
25 mins
Step 5
Session 5: Reflection and Application
25 mins
Step 6
Session 6: Exploring Challenges
25 mins
Step 7
Session 7: Creative Problem Solving
25 mins
Step 8
Session 8: Growth Mindset Stories
25 mins
Step 9
Session 9: Flexible Thinking Games
25 mins
Step 10
Session 10: Overcoming Setbacks
25 mins
Step 11
Session 11: Brainstorming Techniques
25 mins
Step 12
Session 12: Flexible Thinking in Everyday Life
25 mins
Step 13
Session 13: Growth Mindset Reflection
25 mins
Step 14
Session 14: Final Flexible Thinking Challenge
25 mins
Step 15
Session 15: Celebration and Review
25 mins
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