This DIGITAL Growth Mindset Activities & SMART Goal Setting SEL curriculum for 3-5 includes 5 detailed lessons filled with digital, interactive activities that teach older kids about having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, the parts of the brain and that it can be changed, about mistakes and challenges, having grit, the power of yet, and SMART goal setting.
Kids will have opportunities to learn, practice, and develop social-emotional skills through a variety of engaging lessons and digital activities.
The program provides teachers and parents with lesson plans, instructions, videos, and activities to support social-emotional learning in digital format. Lessons are one-on-one, small group, or large group compatible.
The DIGITAL growth mindset & goal setting unit has been formatted and modified to be taught digitally in conjunction with the printable version or independent of it. The lessons and activities have been adapted to be used online in digital teaching platforms (Google Slides and PowerPoint) and on devices.
What does this DIGITAL Growth Mindset & SMART Goal Setting Unit cover?
Lesson 1: Fixed Versus Growth Mindset ★Kids will learn what a fixed and growth mindset is and identify ways to change their mindset (statements, behaviors, etc.). Kids will be encouraged to show a growth mindset in discussions and activities.
Lesson 2: The Brain ★Kids will learn to identify the different parts of the brain, what they are called and what each part does. Kids will understand that the brain changes and grows as they learn new things and work through challenges.
Lesson 3: Mistakes & Challenges ★Kids will learn to identify and describe how mistakes, failures, and challenges are positive and help them learn new things.
Lesson 4: Grit & The Power of Yet ★Kids will learn to understand what grit and related words mean. They will understand and connect to the concept of the power of YET. They will learn strategies that can help them show grit when things are difficult.
Lesson 5: SMART Goal Setting ★Kids will learn to describe what a SMART goal is and why goal setting is important. They will learn to set goals, create a strategy, stick to a plan, and reflect.
Activities included in the Growth Mindset & SMART Goal Setting unit:
Look at the PREVIEW and VIDEO for a look at this SEL unit up close and the variety of lessons and activities included!
- Thought Starters & Challenges
- Digital anchor charts
- Related Book List of Read Aloud Videos
- Growth Mindset quote posters & markers
- Online brain games
- Vocabulary posters
- "My Brain & Me" activities & video
- Embracing mistakes read aloud & sketching activity
- Making mistakes posters
- Scenario task card activities
- Reflection journal
- Lesson posters
- Boardgame
- Video read aloud & responses
- Brainstorming activities
- & more!
How to Use DIGITAL SEL:
- Kids can complete assignments digitally after a classroom, small group, or one-on-one lesson
- Beneficial for one-to-one classrooms
- It can be used to further an individual's independent practice of social-emotional skills: in the classroom, in a homeschool setting, or in counseling sessions.
- It is recommended but not necessary to use mind+heart digital in conjunction with the original (PRINTABLE version) mind+heart SEL 3-5 curriculum to enhance learning.
Comes with READY-FOR-YOU Google Slides & Interactive PowerPoint Lessons:
- Comes with instructions for Google Classroom with Google Slides - You will receive a file with links to create copies of the Google Slides to use in your Google Classroom.
- You will also receive interactive PowerPoint files that can be added to your preferred online platform and used as you see fit.
- Assign the activities using your online classroom account and use it with Chromebooks, computers, iPads, tablets, phones, or interactive whiteboards.
It can be used with other similar platforms to support 1:1 classrooms in delivering a meaningful social-emotional learning program.
Benefits of Using DIGITAL Social-Emotional Resources:
- Kids learn to use different digital methods and devices
- Gain practice and skills working and interacting online
- Provides 1:1 classrooms with meaningful digital activities
- Supports school counselors and provides materials for sessions
- Provides families with additional tools to support older kids at home
- Works well in a homeschool setting
- Supports remote and distance learning
mind+heart digital aligns with the CASEL framework of the 5 core competencies for SEL. It provides educators with an affordable and accessible option that is structured and highly effective in 3-5 classrooms.
DISCLAIMER: The video links to the read-alouds and supplemental lesson content are subject to change at any time. Proud to be Primary is not the creator of these videos, and therefore the links may be removed by the creators or authors of the content at any time at their discretion. If you find a broken link in the resource, please let us know by leaving a Q&A, and try searching YouTube for an alternate video to watch instead. I will do my best to keep the links updated. Read alouds online are also available for teachers via the library website Hoopla.
♥♥Teach the digital version of this unit with the printable version of the Self-Awareness unit. Buy them together in a money-saving bundle (option available in cart).♥♥
Check out the other SEL units for 3-5:
Self-Awareness
Self-Management & Mindfulness
Growth Mindset & SMART Goal Setting
Friendship & Relationships
Social Awareness: Empathy, Peer Pressure, Conflict Resolution, Bullying
Kindness, Gratitude, & Bucket Filling
Respect, Honesty & Integrity, & Stereotyping
Responsibility, Leadership, & Decision Making
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