Lesson Plan
Growing Our Brains Lesson Plan
Students will learn what a growth mindset is, recognize fixed vs. growth mindset thinking, and apply growth mindset strategies to everyday challenges through discussion and reflection.
Teaching growth mindset helps 2nd graders develop resilience, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and build persistence, supporting long-term academic and personal growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Scenario Sorting
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice & Reflection
7 minutes
Step 5
Share
2 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down
1 minute
Slide Deck
Growing Our Brains
Warm-Up: Sharing Challenges
What Is Growth Mindset?
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Activity: Scenario Sorting
Reflection Prompt
Exit Ticket
Reading
Activity
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Answer Key
