Lesson Plan
Mindset Magic Lesson Plan
Students will understand the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, practice identifying mindsets in real‐life scenarios, and create a personal plan to apply growth‐mindset strategies in their learning.
Promoting a growth mindset builds resilience, encourages effort over innate ability, and helps 6th graders tackle challenges with confidence and persistence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
Before Class
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Defining Mindsets
7 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Goal Setting
7 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindset Magic: Growing Our Brains
What Is Mindset?
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Scenario Practice
Reflection & Goal Setting
Wrap-Up & Exit Ticket
Worksheet
Reading
Activity
