Lesson Plan
Growth Mindset Launch Plan
Students will define growth mindset, understand neuroplasticity, and reframe at least two fixed-mindset statements into growth-oriented self-talk.
Cultivating a growth mindset helps students build resilience, boost confidence, and persevere through challenges by adopting positive self-talk and leveraging brain plasticity.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Do Now – Mirror Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson: The Mountain of Growth
8 minutes
Step 3
Partner Activity: Reframe That Thought
8 minutes
Step 4
Individual Reflection: My Strengths Snapshot
5 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: Glow and Grow
4 minutes
Slide Deck
The Mirror and the Mountain
Lesson Objectives
Do Now: Mirror Check
Mindset Types
Our Growing Brain
Reframing Example
Partner Activity: Reframe That Thought
Individual Reflection: My Strengths Snapshot
Exit Ticket: Glow and Grow
Warm Up
Activity
Journal
Cool Down
Discussion
