Lesson Plan
Yet Mindset Lesson Plan
By the end of this lesson, 2nd grade students will recognize how adding “yet” to a challenging statement demonstrates a growth mindset and will practice transforming fixed mindset phrases into growth-oriented ones.
Introducing the power of “yet” helps students develop self-awareness and perseverance, framing struggles as opportunities and boosting resilience in learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Incomplete Sentences Game
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Power of Yet Slides
8 minutes
Step 3
Practice: Yet Practice Sheet
7 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Yay for Yet Cheer
5 minutes

Slide Deck
The Power of Yet
Fixed Mindset Statements
Transform with “Yet”
Think & Share

Warm Up


Worksheet


Cool Down

