Lesson Plan
Riding the Waves Plan
Students will reframe an upcoming change by identifying two growth opportunities and drafting an adaptive action plan to navigate transitions with confidence.
This lesson builds resilience and a growth mindset by helping students see change as an opportunity for self-improvement, equipping them with strategies to adapt, reframe challenges, and take calculated risks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Vocabulary Preview
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson: Fixed vs Growth Responses
8 minutes
Step 3
Comfort Zone Stretch Bingo
10 minutes
Step 4
Journal Reflection & Reframing
10 minutes
Step 5
Pair-Share & Action Plan Brainstorm
12 minutes

Slide Deck
Embracing Change
Lesson Objective
Key Concepts
Vocabulary Preview
Change Temperature Check
Fixed vs. Growth Responses
Reframing Scenarios
Comfort Zone Stretch Bingo
Journal Reflection Prompt
What-If Prompts Discussion
Action Plan & Supports
Closing Confidence Check

Journal


Game


Discussion

