Lesson Plan
Mindset Masters Session 1
Students will distinguish between fixed and growth mindsets by sorting examples and reflecting on personal beliefs, then articulate how growth mindset strategies can help them persevere in classroom tasks.
Understanding mindsets empowers students with IEPs and SEL needs to embrace challenges, build resilience, and maintain motivation during difficult tasks, boosting academic and social-emotional growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Learning Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Mindsets
5 minutes
Step 2
Concept Modeling
5 minutes
Step 3
Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Mindset Masters Session 2
Students will practice selecting and applying growth mindset strategies to classroom challenges by sorting scenario cards and reflecting on their strategy choices.
By connecting strategies to real-life challenges, students with IEPs and SEL needs build confidence and self‐regulation skills, promoting resilience and active problem‐solving in academic tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Growth Strategies
5 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Mindset Masters Session 3
Students will identify and practice positive self-talk as a growth mindset strategy through role-play scenarios and reflect on how self-talk can help them manage emotions when tasks feel challenging.
Teaching positive self-talk supports students with IEPs and SEL needs to regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and stay resilient when they face difficult classroom tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Positive Self-Talk
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Self-Talk
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
7 minutes
Step 5
Share and Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Mindset Masters Session 4
Students will break a complex classroom task into smaller steps, set a mini-goal, and use a structured plan to track progress.
Teaching planning and goal-setting boosts executive skills and confidence for students with IEPs and SEL needs by making big tasks feel manageable.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Review Growth Strategies
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Task Breakdown
5 minutes
Step 3
Planning Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Partner Check
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Mindset Masters Session 5
Students will review all growth mindset strategies, personalize a toolkit of go-to strategies, reflect on their growth journey, and celebrate their progress with a certificate.
A culminating session helps students consolidate learning, build ownership of strategies, and boost confidence through reflection and recognition of their growth mindset journey.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 5 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Build Your Toolkit
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair Share
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection Worksheet
7 minutes
Step 5
Celebration & Certificate
3 minutes
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
