Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to the concept of growth vs. fixed mindsets by engaging them in a pre-test, reading, discussion, activities, game, and quiz to establish baseline understanding.
Establishing a clear definition and baseline ensures students recognize mindset patterns, fostering resilience and guiding future growth across the series. Pre- and post-test data will measure their mindset shift over time.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Pre-Test Administration
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Self-Reflection Activity
5 minutes
Step 4
Growth Mindset Bingo Game
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Quiz
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Exploring Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset Pre-Test
What Is Growth Mindset?
Fixed vs. Growth Examples
Self-Reflection Activity
Game: Growth Mindset Bingo
Closing Quiz
Great Work Today!
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Teach students how to transform fixed-mindset statements by adding “yet,” turning challenges into growth opportunities.
Using “yet” fosters positive self-talk and resilience, helping students view mistakes as part of learning and boosting confidence to tackle new tasks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Highlighting
7 minutes
Step 3
Reframing Practice
6 minutes
Step 4
Obstacle Challenge Activity
7 minutes
Step 5
Closing Quiz
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Help students learn from mistakes by analyzing errors, discussing growth opportunities, and practicing reframing through a detective-themed activity and quiz.
Embracing mistakes as learning tools builds resilience, curiosity, and deeper understanding by turning errors into “aha!” moments rather than setbacks.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading and Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Error Analysis Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Mistake Detective Game
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing Quiz
6 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Guide students to set clear, achievable goals and practice perseverance strategies through goal-planning activities and group challenges.
Goal-setting builds ownership of learning; practicing perseverance strengthens resilience and helps students push through obstacles toward their goals.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Goal Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading SMART Goals
7 minutes
Step 3
SMART Goal Planning
8 minutes
Step 4
Perseverance Promise
6 minutes
Step 5
Goal-Setting Quiz
4 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 5 Lesson Plan
Celebrate students’ growth by reflecting on progress, sharing experiences, creating a visual growth poster, and checking understanding with a quiz.
Recognizing achievements and reflecting on growth boosts motivation, self-awareness, and reinforces a growth mindset by valuing effort and progress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Reflection Journaling
8 minutes
Step 2
Group Celebration Share
7 minutes
Step 3
Creative Growth Poster
10 minutes
Step 4
Closing Quiz
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 6 Lesson Plan
Conclude the series by measuring growth with a post-test, reflecting on key lessons, creating an ongoing growth plan, and celebrating achievements.
Administering a post-test and reflecting on progress reinforces students’ growth-mindset development, highlights achievements, and equips them with a plan to keep growing beyond the series.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Post-Test Administration
5 minutes
Step 2
Series Reflection Discussion
7 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Worksheet Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Growth Plan Workshop
6 minutes
Step 5
Celebration & Certificates
5 minutes
