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

lenny

Slide Deck

Gifted Minds: Growth Journey

Session Objectives

What Is Perfectionism?

Self-Assessment

Growth Mindset Strategies

Reflection Activity

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Worksheet

lenny
lenny

Journal

lenny
lenny
lenny

Gifted Minds: Growth Journey

user image

Sydney Jones

Tier 3
For Schools
lenny-learning-logo

Lenny Learning

Create Lesson

CASEL

Health & Wellness

Behavioral Supports

Counseling & Therapy

Family Engagement

School Climate

Special Education

Academic Integration

Seasonal

Career & Life Skills

Arts & Creativity

My Lessons

My Lessons

Video Library

Video Library

Support

Support

Log In