Lesson Plan
Growth Mindset Launch Plan
Students will define growth mindset and reframe at least two fixed-mindset self-talk statements into growth-oriented versions during partner and personal activities.
Introducing growth mindset helps students embrace challenges and build resilience by understanding neuroplasticity and improving self-talk, leading to greater academic perseverance and confidence.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Do Now: Mirror Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson: Introducing Growth Mindset
8 minutes
Step 3
Partner Activity: Reframe That Thought
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Exit Ticket
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Mirror and Mountain
What Is Mindset?
Your Brain Is Like a Muscle
Fixed vs Growth Self-Talk
Let’s Reframe Together
Check Your Mindset
Coming Up: Partner Activity
Warm Up
Activity
Journal
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Climbing Your Mindset 4-Day Plan
Over four sessions, students will define fixed vs. growth mindsets, practice reframing self-talk, identify and apply growth strategies, set SMART growth-mindset goals, tackle challenges, and reflect on progress to build resilience and agency.
This condensed unit equips students with essential growth-mindset concepts—neuroplasticity, positive self-talk, effort strategies, and goal-setting—so they can embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and take ownership of their learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Day 1: Mirror Check & Mindset Basics
30–35 minutes
Step 2
Day 2: Reframing & Growth Strategies
35–40 minutes
Step 3
Day 3: SMART Goals & Real-World Challenge
40 minutes
Step 4
Day 4: Reflection & Next Steps
30–35 minutes
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