Growth Mindset Garden

Amy Peck

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Growth Mindset Garden

Recognize personal perseverance

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of a growth mindset by reflecting on tasks they initially found difficult but eventually mastered. Through discussion and a creative activity, students will recognize and celebrate their personal perseverance and progress. This lesson is important as it helps students build resilience and a positive attitude towards learning challenges.

Audience

Grades 3-5 Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Recognize personal perseverance

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Large poster paper, and Printable Growth Mindset Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Growth Mindset

5 minutes

Begin by asking students if they have ever found something difficult but eventually got better at it.
Introduce the concept of a growth mindset: the belief that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
Explain that today they will be reflecting on their own growth experiences.

Step 2

Reflective Discussion

10 minutes

Hand out post-it notes and markers to each student.
Ask students to think of a task they initially found difficult but eventually mastered.
Have students write down their task on the post-it note.
Facilitate a brief discussion where students can share their experiences with the class.

Step 3

Growth Mindset Garden Activity

10 minutes

Provide each student with a 'Growth Mindset Card' and ask them to draw or write about their experience on it.
Collect the cards and arrange them on a large poster paper to create a 'Growth Mindset Garden'.
Encourage students to decorate the garden with drawings of flowers, trees, or other plants.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Gather students around the 'Growth Mindset Garden'.
Highlight the variety of challenges and successes represented in the garden.
Reinforce the idea that everyone can grow and improve with effort and perseverance.

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Discussion

Growth Mindset Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on their personal growth experiences.

What is a task you found difficult but eventually mastered?

Encourage students to think about school subjects, hobbies, or everyday tasks.

How did you feel when you first started the task?

Guide students to express initial feelings of frustration or challenge.

What helped you improve and eventually master the task?

Discuss strategies like practice, asking for help, or trying different approaches.

Worksheet

Growth Mindset Cards

Printable cards for students to illustrate or write about their growth experiences.

I used to find ______ difficult, but now I can do it!

I learned to ______ by practicing and not giving up.

When I first tried , I felt , but now I feel __.

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