Lesson Plan
Could You Be an Explorer?
Students will learn how famous explorers like Neil Armstrong and Christopher Columbus faced fears using a growth mindset and will apply those strategies to their own challenges through stories, discussion, and creative activities.
Introducing growth mindset through explorers helps early elementary students see resilience in action, building confidence to tackle their own fears and setbacks.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Stories
10 minutes
Step 3
Hands-On Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Share
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Could You Be an Explorer?
What Is an Explorer?
What Is a Growth Mindset?
Christopher Columbus
Neil Armstrong
Explorer Challenge Activity
Reflection & Share
You Are an Explorer!

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