Positive Mindset Adventure

Melissa Fernandes

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Positive Mindset Adventure

Shifting mindset from negative to positive

This lesson focuses on helping fourth-grade students shift their mindset from negative to positive thoughts, fostering a positive self-concept. Through engaging activities, discussions, and a video, students will learn the importance of a growth mindset and how to apply it in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial for building resilience and encouraging students to view challenges as opportunities for growth.

Audience

Fourth Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Developing a Growth Mindset, Video: The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes, Video: Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem, Worksheet: Positive Thoughts Practice, Reading: The Power of Positive Thinking, Discussion: Shifting Mindsets, and Activity: Positive Mindset Game

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the power of thoughts and how they can influence our feelings and actions.
Explain the objective of the lesson: shifting from negative to positive thoughts.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes.
Ask students to pay attention to how the character learns from her mistakes.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on the video and how they can apply a growth mindset in their own lives.

Step 4

Reading and Worksheet

10 mins

Distribute the reading material "The Power of Positive Thinking."
Have students complete the "Positive Thoughts Practice" worksheet, focusing on identifying negative thoughts and transforming them into positive ones.

Step 5

Activity: Positive Mindset Game

5 mins

Conduct a quick game where students share a negative thought and the class helps turn it into a positive one.
Use examples from the worksheet to reinforce learning.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to practice positive thinking daily and remind them of the benefits of a growth mindset.

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Discussion

Shifting Mindsets

A discussion to help students reflect on the video and their own experiences with mindset shifts.

What did you learn from the video about changing your mindset?

Encourage students to think about the characters' experiences and relate them to their own lives.

Can you think of a time when you changed a negative thought into a positive one?

Guide students to share personal experiences and discuss the outcomes.

Worksheet

Positive Thoughts Practice

A worksheet to help students practice identifying and transforming negative thoughts into positive ones.

Write down a negative thought you had recently and how you can change it to a positive one.

Think about a situation where you felt upset or discouraged.

List three positive affirmations you can use when you feel negative thoughts creeping in.

Consider phrases that make you feel strong and capable.

Reading

The Power of Positive Thinking

A short reading to introduce students to the concept of positive thinking and its benefits.

Positive thinking is about focusing on the good in any situation. It doesn't mean ignoring the bad, but rather finding ways to make the best out of a difficult situation. When we think positively, we can feel happier and more confident. Positive thinking can help us solve problems and face challenges with a better attitude.

Discussion

The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes

A discussion to help students reflect on the story and its themes of resilience and growth mindset.

How did Millie feel about making mistakes at the beginning of the story?

Discuss how Millie's feelings changed throughout the story.

What did Millie learn from her mistakes?

Encourage students to think about the lessons Millie learned and how they can apply them to their own lives.

Discussion

Wellbeing For Children: Confidence And Self-Esteem

A discussion to help students explore the concepts of confidence and self-esteem and how they relate to positive thinking.

What does it mean to have confidence and self-esteem?

Discuss the importance of self-acceptance and focusing on personal strengths.

How can you practice self-compassion when trying new things?

Encourage students to think about ways to be kind to themselves and embrace their uniqueness.