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Teacher Guide Mindset

Students will identify fixed versus growth mindset statements, sort common myths and facts, and reframe two negative self-talk examples into growth-oriented thoughts.

This lesson builds resilience by helping students recognize and shift limiting beliefs, encouraging persistence and a positive approach to challenges.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Do Now: Rate Your Grit

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach: Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

7 minutes

Step 3

Game: Myth or Fact Mindset Card Sort

8 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice: Reframe Negative Self-Talk

6 minutes

Step 5

Reflect & Exit Tickets

4 minutes

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Growth Mindset Lab

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

Growth Mindset in Action

Think-Pair-Share: Spot the Mindset

Myth or Fact?

Reframe Your Self-Talk

Next Steps: Mindset Pledge

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Game

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Worksheet

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Brain Is A Muscle

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