Lesson Plan

Mindset Masters Lesson Plan

Students will explore and practice positive thinking through affirmations, engage in empathetic role-play to strengthen social skills, and reflect on growth mindset strategies to boost self-esteem and peer support.

Cultivating positive thinking and social skills helps students build resilience, empathy, and confidence. These competencies support academic success and healthy peer relationships by teaching them to face challenges with a growth mindset.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Affirmation Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Self-Reflection and Group Share

7 minutes

Slide Deck

Mindset Masters

Welcome students! Introduce today’s lesson: Mindset Masters. Explain we’ll explore positive thinking and social skills together in fun, interactive ways. Encourage participation and respect.

Learning Objectives

Read each objective aloud and ask if any questions. Emphasize that they will share examples and practice with partners.

Group Norms

Review our [Group Discussion Guidelines](#group-discussion-guidelines). Ask students to name one guideline and why it helps everyone learn.

Key Concepts

Define each concept with real-life examples. Ask: “Can someone share a time they changed a ‘I can’t’ thought to ‘I can try’?”

Affirmation Activity

Explain the [Positive Affirmation Flashcards](#positive-affirmation-flashcards). Model drawing a card, reading it aloud, and giving an example. Then invite a volunteer.

Role-Play Practice

Pair students and hand out [Social Skills Role-Play Cards](#social-skills-role-play-cards). Circulate to offer prompts and ensure active listening and empathy.

Reflection & Group Share

Distribute the [Self-Reflection Worksheet](#self-reflection-worksheet). Remind students to follow the [Group Discussion Guidelines](#group-discussion-guidelines) when sharing.

Takeaways & Next Steps

Summarize key takeaways: growth mindset, empathy, affirmations. Encourage students to use these strategies at school and home. Thank everyone for their participation.

Lesson Plan

Mindset Masters Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Space

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Affirmation Activity

Step 3

Role-Play Practice

Step 4

Self-Reflection and Group Share

Slide Deck

Mindset Masters

Learning Objectives

Group Norms

Key Concepts

Affirmation Activity

Role-Play Practice

Reflection & Group Share

Takeaways & Next Steps

Worksheet

Activity

Discussion

Warm Up

Activity

Mindset Masters

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