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Mindset Game Guide

Empower students to persevere by reframing setbacks as opportunities through a collaborative game and reflection, culminating in charting actionable growth steps.

Teaching students to view failure as learning fuel is crucial for academic resilience, self-efficacy, and long-term success. This lesson fosters a growth mindset, promoting persistence and positive self-talk during challenges.

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Review and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Growth Mindset

5 minutes

Step 2

Play Perseverance Bingo

10 minutes

Step 3

Win from Loss Chart Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Group Debrief

5 minutes

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Turning Failure into Fuel

What Is a Growth Mindset?

What Is a Fixed Mindset?

Growth vs. Fixed: Key Differences

Why Mindset Matters

Real-Life Example

Discussion: Your Setbacks

Next Up: Perseverance Bingo

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Growth Mindset

Kerry Robinson

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