Lesson Plan
Mindset Sort Quest
Students will sort statements into fixed or growth mindset categories with 90% accuracy and reflect on their self-talk choices.
Understanding fixed vs. growth mindsets empowers students to use positive self-talk, embrace challenges, and view mistakes as learning opportunities, building resilience and a love of learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Organize Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindset Relay Sort
10 minutes
Step 3
Complete T-Chart Worksheet
8 minutes
Step 4
Discuss Shifts
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Slip Reflection
2 minutes
Script
Game
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Reading
Slide Deck
Fixed vs Growth Sort
Warm-Up: Your Words Matter
What’s a Mindset?
Activity: Mindset Relay Sort
Independent Practice: T-Chart
Discuss & Share Shifts
Exit Slip: Apply Your Growth Mindset
Great Job, Mindset Explorers!
