Lesson Plan
Gifted Minds Growth Journey
Students will recognize perfectionist tendencies, employ personalized strategies to manage self-expectations, and cultivate a growth mindset to enhance emotional well-being and academic resilience.
Gifted 8th graders often face intense self-pressure; this session promotes emotional balance by reframing setbacks, reducing anxiety, and fostering adaptable learning beliefs.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Self-Assessment
7 minutes
Step 3
Discussion & Strategy Exploration
10 minutes
Step 4
Growth Mindset Activity
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Gifted Minds: Growth Journey
Session Objectives
What Is Perfectionism?
Self-Assessment
Growth Mindset Strategies
Reflection Activity
Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Worksheet


Worksheet


Journal

