Lesson Plan

Myriad of Mindsets Lesson Plan

Students will explore a growth mindset through interactive team-building exercises and discussions, building persistence and adaptability in facing challenges.

Understanding a growth mindset helps students embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, paving the way for lifelong learning and resilience.

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Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 2

Team-Building Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

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Myriad of Mindsets

Welcome the students, introduce the title of the lesson, and mention that they will explore how trying hard and working together can help them succeed. Emphasize that today they'll learn about a 'growth mindset'.

What is a Growth Mindset?

Explain the concept of a growth mindset using simple language. Ask students if they've ever tried something new and found that practice helped them get better.

Real-World Examples

Discuss examples of growth mindset in everyday scenarios, such as learning to ride a bike or solving puzzles. Encourage students to think of other examples from their lives.

Team-Building Activity

Introduce the team-building activity. Briefly explain that students will work in small groups to complete fun challenges that require collaboration and persistence.

Activity Instructions

Display instructions for the activity provider, and remind teachers to refer to the 'Growth Mindset Activity Instructions' material if needed. Encourage students to discuss how they handled obstacles.

Reflection Time

Facilitate a reflection discussion by asking students to share what challenge they faced and how teamwork helped them succeed. Use reflective questions to engage all students.

Wrap-Up & Takeaway

Summarize key takeaways and reinforce that mistakes and challenges are part of learning. Encourage students to set a small goal for applying a growth mindset in the future.

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Myriad of Mindsets

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Melanie Harner

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