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Reflect and Reset: New Year Reflection

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Lesson Plan

Reflect and Reset: New Year Reflection

New Year Reflection

This lesson encourages 4th grade boys to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the new year. Through a guided discussion and a mindfulness video, students will explore personal growth and goal-setting. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and a positive mindset for the upcoming year.

Audience

4th Grade Boys

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Video: Developing a Growth Mindset, and Worksheet: Growth Mindset Activities

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the new year.
  • Briefly discuss what reflection means and why it's important.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Introduce the video "Developing a Growth Mindset" which will help students understand the importance of embracing challenges and learning from failures.
  • Play the video: Developing a Growth Mindset

Step 3

Guided Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide students in reflecting on their experiences from the past year.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and listen to others.

Step 4

Closure

4 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to think about one goal they want to achieve in the new year and write it down.
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Discussion

New Year Reflection Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on their past year and set goals for the new year. It encourages sharing and listening among peers.

What is one thing you are proud of from last year?

Encourage students to think about achievements or moments they felt proud of.







What is something you learned last year that you want to continue improving?

Guide students to consider skills or knowledge they gained and how they can build on it.







What is one goal you have for the new year?

Help students set realistic and personal goals for themselves.







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Discussion

Growth Mindset Discussion

This discussion will help students reflect on the concepts presented in the 'Developing a Growth Mindset' video. It encourages students to think about how they can apply a growth mindset to their own lives.

What does it mean to have a growth mindset?

Encourage students to think about the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.







Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and how you responded to it?

Guide students to reflect on their own experiences and how they might approach challenges differently with a growth mindset.







How can mistakes help us learn and grow?

Help students understand that mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth.







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Worksheet

Growth Mindset Activities

This worksheet includes activities to help students engage with the concepts from the 'Developing a Growth Mindset' video. It encourages reflection, goal setting, and creative expression.

Write about a time you faced a challenge. Did you have a fixed or growth mindset? How could you approach it differently next time?








Read the scenario: 'Jamie tried a new sport and didn't do well at first. He thought, "I'm just not good at this."' Rewrite this scenario to show a growth mindset.








Set a personal goal for the new year. List three steps you can take to achieve it.








Choose an inspirational quote about growth mindset. Write what it means to you and how it can inspire your actions.








Draw a picture that represents a growth mindset, such as a plant growing or a mountain being climbed.








Write a pledge to yourself about how you will adopt a growth mindset in your daily life.








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