Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define fixed vs. growth mindsets, distinguish their characteristics, and reflect on personal examples through group discussion and interactive activities.
Understanding fixed and growth mindsets helps students embrace challenges, build resilience, and set the foundation for academic success and personal growth.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mindset Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Mindset
7 minutes
Step 3
Sorting Activity: Statement Cards
8 minutes
Step 4
Game: Mindset Race
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Mindset Sort Worksheet
3 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will identify common challenges, recognize fixed-mindset reactions, and practice reframing those reactions into growth-mindset language through scenario analysis and written rewrites.
Recognizing obstacles and learning to reframe negative self-talk fosters resilience and encourages students to embrace challenges with a growth mindset without on-stage performance.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Mindset Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Identify Challenges
7 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Analysis & Written Rewrites
7 minutes
Step 4
Feedback Framing
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Challenge & Feedback Worksheet
5 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will explore the power of effort and specific perseverance strategies, collaborate via a jigsaw activity to teach peers, and reflect on how to apply these strategies personally.
Focusing on effort and sharing concrete strategies builds persistence, deepens understanding of growth mindset, and empowers students to overcome challenges through peer teaching and personal reflection.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Effort Check-In
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Effort vs. Talent
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Jigsaw Strategy Groups
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Strategy Relay
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Perseverance Strategies Worksheet
5 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will practice giving and receiving feedback using growth mindset strategies through interactive carousel stations and a bingo game.
Learning to share and accept constructive feedback fosters communication, collaboration, and continued growth by focusing on effort and improvement.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Feedback Mindset Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Activity: Feedback Carousel
10 minutes
Step 3
Game: Feedback Bingo
7 minutes
Step 4
Reflection: Feedback Strategies Worksheet
8 minutes
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their growth journey, celebrate shifts in mindset, and plan next steps through a gallery walk, timeline activity, quiz game, and self-reflection.
Reviewing progress helps solidify growth mindset habits, recognize improvements, and set goals for continued resilience and learning.
Audience
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Growth Gallery Walk
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Growth Timeline Example
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Create Growth Timeline
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Mindset Quest Quiz
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection: Self-Reflection and Next Steps
5 minutes
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