Lesson Plan

Growth Mindset Lesson Plan

Students will distinguish between fixed and growth mindset statements through a collaborative sorting activity and complete a personal reflection to apply growth-oriented language to their own challenges.

Developing a growth mindset helps students embrace setbacks as learning opportunities, boosting resilience, confidence, and persistence in academic tasks.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Card Sort Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

7 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Closure

8 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mindset Makeover

What Is Mindset?

Fixed vs. Growth Examples

Card Sort Activity

Discussion Time

Personal Reflection

Keep Growing!

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Mindset Makeover

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