Lesson Plan
Growth Mindset Mission
Guide 5th grade students through four interactive 30-minute sessions to build self-management and resilience by applying CASEL’s growth mindset strategies, reframing challenges into opportunities, setting SMART goals, and reflecting on progress.
Teaching growth mindset helps students regulate emotions, persist through setbacks, and develop lifelong learning habits by viewing challenges as growth opportunities.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Growth Mindset
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Embracing Challenges
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Goal Setting with Journals
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Reflection and Wrap-Up
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Brainpower Boost: Growth Mindset Rocks
What Is Growth Mindset?
Why Growth Mindset Matters
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset Self-Talk
CASEL’s Self-Management
Session Roadmap
Activity: Challenge Chains
Activity: Next-Level Goals Journal
Reflection: Mindset Reflection Rubric
Plan Your Next Growth Step
Keep Growing!
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Journal
Rubric
