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Flexible Minds Unlock Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify rigid thinking patterns during group tasks and practice reframing thoughts by taking peers’ perspectives, enabling smoother collaboration.

Rigid thinking can cause conflicts and hinder teamwork; teaching students to recognize and reframe such thoughts improves self-awareness, empathy, and cooperative problem-solving in group settings.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Rigid Thinking

2 minutes

Step 2

Identify Rigid Thoughts

4 minutes

Step 3

Practice Perspective-Taking

4 minutes

Step 4

Craft Flexible Responses

3 minutes

Step 5

Share & Reflect

2 minutes

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Flexible Minds Unlock

What Is Rigid Thinking?

Rigid vs. Flexible Thinking

Identify Rigid Thoughts

Practice Perspective-Taking

Craft Flexible Responses

Share & Reflect

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Flexible Minds Unlock

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