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Riding the Waves Plan

Students will reframe an upcoming change by identifying two personal growth opportunities and drafting an adaptive action plan.

This lesson fosters a growth mindset, builds resilience, and equips students to navigate life transitions confidently by reframing challenges as opportunities for development.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Vocabulary Preview & Poll

5 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson: Fixed vs Growth Responses

10 minutes

Step 3

Comfort Zone Stretch Bingo

10 minutes

Step 4

Journal Activity: Reframing Change

10 minutes

Step 5

Pair-Share & Class Brainstorm

10 minutes

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Embracing Change

Key Concepts

Fixed Mindset Response

Growth Mindset Response

Fixed vs. Growth: Side-by-Side

Your Turn: Reflect

Share & Brainstorm

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Journal

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Game

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Discussion

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Riding the Waves of Change

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Bryce Bjork

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