• Display Slide 2 and greet students.
  * Begin with a short discussion: "What does it mean to have a 'mindset'? Imagine your brain is like a garden. What kinds of thoughts are you planting there?"
  * Introduce the concept of the Growth Mindset Greenhouse using Slide 3. Explain that today, students will learn how to grow their brains.
  * Show Slide 4 and briefly introduce fixed vs. growth mindsets with simple examples.

• Use Slides 5-7 to further explain fixed and growth mindsets. Provide clear, age-appropriate examples for each.
  * Engage students with a quick

• Distribute the Mindset Sprouts Activity Sheet.
  * Guide students through the fixed mindset scenarios. Have them discuss in pairs or small groups how someone with a fixed mindset might respond.
  * Facilitate a brief whole-class share-out, listing key phrases or feelings associated with a fixed mindset on the whiteboard.

• Transition to Slide 8 and introduce the power of "yet." Explain that growth mindsets focus on effort and learning from mistakes.
  * Use Slides 9-11 to show how to reframe fixed mindset thoughts into growth mindset statements.
  * Have students revisit their Mindset Sprouts Activity Sheet and brainstorm growth mindset responses to the same scenarios. Discuss the differences.
  * Introduce the paper plant pots/cups and sticker seeds. Explain that these represent their goals and the effort they will put in.

• Distribute the paper plant pots/cups and sticker seeds to each student.
  * Instruct students to write a personal learning goal on their pot/cup (e.g., "I will learn my multiplication facts," "I will get better at reading chapter books").
  * On their sticker seeds, they should write one action they will take to work towards that goal (e.g., "practice daily," "ask questions," "read for 15 minutes").
  * Have students

Growth Mindset: Mindset Sprouts Activity Sheet

Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Part 1: Fixed Mindset Examples (What not to plant!)

Read each scenario. In the "Fixed Mindset Thought" box, write down what someone with a fixed mindset might think or say. In the "Fixed Mindset Feeling" box, write how they might feel.

1. Scenario: You're trying a new math problem, and it's really hard. You get stuck after the first step.

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   • Fixed Mindset Feeling:
     
     
     
     
     
     

2. Scenario: You practiced really hard for a school play, but you forgot some of your lines on stage.

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   • Fixed Mindset Feeling:
     
     
     
     
     
     

3. Scenario: Your friend learns a new game much faster than you do.

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Part 2: Growth Mindset Garden (Planting for Success!)

Now, let's turn those fixed mindset thoughts into growth mindset power! For each scenario below, write down a growth mindset thought and action.

1. Scenario: You're trying a new math problem, and it's really hard. You get stuck after the first step.

   • Growth Mindset Thought:
     
     
     
     
     
     
   • Growth Mindset Action (What you'll do):
     
     
     
     
     
     

2. Scenario: You practiced really hard for a school play, but you forgot some of your lines on stage.

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   • Growth Mindset Action (What you'll do):
     
     
     
     
     
     

3. Scenario: Your friend learns a new game much faster than you do.

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   • Growth Mindset Action (What you'll do):
     
     
     
     
     
     

Part 3: My Own Mindset Sprout

Think about something you find challenging right now. How can you use a growth mindset to help you?

My Challenge:

My Growth Mindset Thought:

An Action I Will Take:

My Growth Garden Journal

Name: _____________________________

Date: _____________________________

Just like plants need care to grow, our brains need care too! Use this journal to reflect on your learning and how your mindset helps you grow.

Journal Entry 1: My Learning Seed

Think about the learning goal you wrote on your plant pot/cup today. Why is this goal important to you? What do you hope to achieve by working towards it?

Journal Entry 2: Watering My Brain

What is one thing you did this week that showed a growth mindset? Describe the challenge you faced and how your mindset helped you keep trying or learn something new. Remember, effort is like water for your brain!

Journal Entry 3: Sunny Days and Stormy Days

Even in a greenhouse, some days are sunnier than others! Describe a time recently when you felt frustrated or like giving up on something. How did you, or how could you, use a growth mindset to turn that

This slide deck guides teachers through the lesson, providing visuals and discussion prompts.

This activity helps students differentiate between fixed and growth mindsets through scenarios.

This journal provides prompts for students to reflect on their learning goals and growth mindset experiences.