Lesson Plan
Try, Try Again Blueprint
Students will learn that effort and persistence help their brains grow by tackling a tower-building challenge, discussing mistakes, and celebrating their ‘try again’ moments.
Early growth-mindset practice builds self-awareness and resilience, teaching kindergarteners that mistakes are stepping stones to learning and success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction with Slide Deck
5 minutes
Step 2
Tower-Building Challenge
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Growth Pledge Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
What If I Try?
Brain Growth
Mistakes Are Magic
Try, Try Again!
Tower-Building Challenge
Class Cheer
Activity
Discussion
Cool Down
