Lesson Plan
Unmasking Your Talent Session 1
Students will learn the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, define coping skills, apply growth mindset concepts in a paired activity, and practice reframing weaknesses as strengths.
Adding a dedicated growth‐mindset activity deepens understanding of persistence and reframing, boosting resilience and self‐awareness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
2 minutes
Step 2
Rock–Paper–Scissors Cheering Game
6 minutes
Step 3
Mindset Mini-Lesson
4 minutes
Step 4
Growth Mindset Activity
6 minutes
Step 5
Self-Reflection Activity
7 minutes
Step 6
Group Discussion
3 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Unmasking Your Talent
Today’s Objectives
Warm-Up Activity
Icebreaker Game Instructions
Round 1 Prompts
Round 2 Prompts
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Defining Coping Skills
Self-Reflection Activity
Example Reflection
Group Discussion
Cool-Down: Breathing Exercise
Looking Ahead

Worksheet


Discussion


Activity


Lesson Plan
Unmasking Your Talent Session 2
Students will identify personal talents by reflecting on their reframed strengths, collaboratively explore how these talents support mental health, and begin weaving them into their ongoing PSA projects.
Linking self-understanding to personal talents builds confidence, reinforces a growth mindset, and empowers students to share authentic mental health messages.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Reframed Strengths
5 minutes
Step 2
Talent Brainstorm Carousel
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Share
5 minutes
Step 4
Connect to PSA Development
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Unmasking Your Talent
Today’s Objectives
Review Reframed Strengths
Talent Brainstorm Carousel
Carousel Talent Themes
Group Share
Connect to PSA Development
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Worksheet

