With this growth mindset resource, teach kids about their elastic brain, growth vs. fixed mindset, learning from mistakes, and the power of YET. It includes 5 SEL and social skills lessons, classroom tools, and activities (bulletin board, coloring posters, writing prompts, and worksheets).
This social-emotional learning (SEL) and character education curriculum will help Kindergarten, first grade, and second graders develop a growth mindset, perseverance, and grit.
What does this unit cover?
⭐️The Elastic Brain. Lesson 1 teaches children about the brain and its capabilities. They will understand what the brain does, that it can change and stretch, and it can get stronger by learning new things.
⭐️Fixed vs. Growth Mindset. Lesson 2 teaches children to understand what a fixed and growth mindset are, and to identify examples of each. Children are encouraged to build a growth mindset through discussions and activities.
⭐️Mistakes, Failures, & Challenges. Lesson 3 teaches children to identify and describe how mistakes, failures, and challenges are positive and help them learn new things.
⭐️Effort & Perseverance. Lesson 4 teaches children to understand what growth and perseverance are and the power of YET. They will learn different strategies that can help them persevere when things are difficult.
⭐️Having a Growth Mindset Everyday!. Lesson 5 teaches children to understand and show determination and confidence in order to stretch their brain, show a growth mindset, and learn difficult, new things.
Activities included in the Growth Mindset unit:
- Discussion Starters cards
- Anchor Chart pieces
- Mantra posters & coloring sheets
- Act out scenarios on task cards
- Boardgame
- "I Can" strategy posters
- Tons of literature connections & writing activities
- Mini-Books
- Reflection Journal
- Grow Your Brain crown
- Goal sheet
- Student awards
- & more!
PLUS A BRAND NEW BONUS: Family Partnership Guide
Connect with and encourage families to take part in the social-emotional learning development of their child and the concepts you are teaching at school. Each unit includes a printable guide with a letter to families, strategies and activities they can try at home, and a book guide with video links.
✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: the lesson plans, interactive activities, games, posters, and more.
WHY this is the ONE SEL resource you need to teach kids about their emotions!
✔️Each lesson and activity can be extended to cover your SEL time for a month!
✔️This is a flexible SEL curriculum that can be taught when teachers have time
✔️Facilitate meaningful discussions and activities that build important social-emotional skills and grow the classroom community.
✔️Save time as the planning is done for you.
✔️This is research-based and follows the CASEL framework for SEL.
✔️Works great for morning meetings or end of the day lessons, for school counselors, classroom teachers, and in a homeschool setting.
TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Renee K. says, "This is such a wonderful resource for my 2nd graders! We have spent a lot of time on SEL this year and all of these activities were engaging and fun for my students. Thank you!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Trudy C. says, "Without a SEL curriculum, this was a great resource to tap into for my students with read alouds and lessons/pacing to accompany them for the teacher! Thanks!"
♥♥The mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for K-2 is available for a SPECIAL LOW PRICE DISCOUNT. Get your entire year’s worth of lessons (40+ included) and activities to help young children to develop emotional literacy, self-control, and social competence TODAY! ♥♥
Check out the other SEL units for K-2:
Emotions & Feelings
Self-Regulation & Self-Control
Growth Mindset
Relationships & Friendship
Empathy & Social Awareness
Kindness & Bucket Filling
Respect & Gratitude
Responsibility, Goal Setting, & Conflict Resolution
♥♥Teach grades 3-5? The mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for 3-5 is available for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. You will get an entire year’s worth of lessons (40 included) and activities to help older kids to develop emotional literacy, self-control, and social competence! ♥♥
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