Lesson Plan
Session 1: Mindset Introduction
Introduce K–2 students to fixed vs. growth mindsets through discussion, visuals, and a hands-on sorting activity to recognize each mindset.
Early awareness of mindsets helps students embrace challenges, build resilience, and develop a positive approach to learning and self-talk.
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Prepare Visuals and Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Explain Fixed vs Growth Mindset
10 minutes
Step 3
Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
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Session 2: Spot and Swap Thoughts
Students will identify fixed mindset statements and practice reframing them into growth mindset language by spotting and swapping thoughts using worksheets and cards.
This lesson deepens students’ ability to monitor negative self-talk and empowers them to replace fixed thoughts with growth-oriented statements, boosting resilience and motivation.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
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Spot the Fixed Thoughts
10 minutes
Step 3
Swap to Growth
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
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Session 3: Strategies for Growth
Introduce students to three specific growth mindset strategies—effort praise, goal setting, and positive self-talk—and practice using them through guided activities.
Teaching concrete strategies gives students tools to apply growth thinking in real situations, boosting their confidence and resilience when facing challenges.
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Prepare Strategy Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
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Introduce Growth Strategies
10 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Closing
5 minutes
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Session 4: Embracing Mistakes
Guide K–2 students to view mistakes as learning opportunities by analyzing errors, discussing lessons learned, and reflecting on personal mistakes.
When students understand that mistakes help them learn, they become more willing to take risks, persist through challenges, and build resilience.
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Prepare Mistake Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
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Mistake Analysis Activity
10 minutes
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Reflection Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Close
5 minutes
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Session 5: Celebrate Your Growth
Students will reflect on their growth throughout the series, share their milestones, and celebrate their progress with a gallery display and personalized certificates.
Reflecting on achievements and celebrating progress reinforces a growth mindset, boosts confidence, and motivates students to embrace future challenges.
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Prepare Celebration Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Reflect on Your Journey
10 minutes
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Share and Create Gallery
10 minutes
Step 4
Celebrate with Certificates
5 minutes
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