Welcome students! Introduce today's topic: mindsets shape how we learn and grow. Explain we'll explore fixed vs. growth mindsets with examples and activities.

Define 'mindset' and its importance. Ask: “Can anyone think of a time you believed you just weren’t good at something?”

Explain fixed mindset traits. Invite a volunteer to role-play a student saying “I can’t do this” and discuss why they might feel that way.

Explain growth mindset traits. Ask students to share a time they improved through practice.

Show the side-by-side comparison. Highlight one key difference and ask which mindset they think helps more in school.

Discuss why a growth mindset matters. Encourage students to think of ways it can help them in sports, art, or friendships.

Introduce the 'Champion Athlete' story. Summarize key moments where the athlete shifted from fixed to growth thinking.

Outline actionable strategies. Model turning “I can’t” into “I can learn” with a volunteer student.

Read each statement aloud. Students respond with thumbs up (growth) or thumbs down (fixed). Discuss why.

Explain the Mindset Pledge worksheet. Ask students to write: “I will _____” to practice growth thinking, then share with a partner.