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Growth Mindset Theater: Acting with Positivity

Lesson Plan

Growth Mindset Theater: Acting with Positivity

Identify and apply growth mindset

In this lesson, students will engage in a theater-style role-play to explore and practice growth mindset. They will learn to identify fixed mindset thoughts and transform them into growth mindset ones. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges, which are crucial skills for lifelong learning.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Identify and apply growth mindset

Materials

Scenario Cards, Growth Mindset Worksheet, Pencils, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Growth Mindset

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief explanation of what a growth mindset is: believing that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.
  • Share a simple example: "If you can't do something yet, it just means you need more practice."
  • Ask students if they have ever felt like they couldn't do something and how they overcame it.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and hand out scenario cards.
  • Each group will act out a scenario that involves a challenge or mistake.
  • Encourage students to identify fixed mindset thoughts in the scenario and transform them into growth mindset thoughts.
  • Walk around to assist and guide groups as needed.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5 mins

  • Gather students back together and discuss the role-play activity.
  • Use discussion questions to guide the conversation about how they felt during the role-play and what they learned about growth mindset.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the Growth Mindset Worksheet for students to complete individually.
  • Ask students to write or draw one thing they learned about growth mindset today.
  • Collect worksheets and conclude with a positive affirmation about trying new things and learning from mistakes.
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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Printable cards with scenarios for students to act out, focusing on challenges that require a growth mindset.




You can't solve a math problem. What do you do?







You made a mistake in your drawing. How do you react?







You can't tie your shoes yet. What will you try?







You lost a game. How do you feel and what do you do next?




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Worksheet

Growth Mindset Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify fixed and growth mindset thoughts during the role-play activity.

Write or draw a fixed mindset thought from the role-play.








Write or draw a growth mindset thought from the role-play.








What is one thing you learned about growth mindset today?








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