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.

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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

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Slide Deck

The Power of Yet

Fixed Mindset Statements

Transform with “Yet”

Think & Share

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Warm Up

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Worksheet

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Cool Down

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Have You Tried Yet?

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