Growth Mindset Lessons Social Emotional Bulletin Board Magical Yet Book Activity

This Social Emotional Learning Growth Mindset Lessons & Book Companions Bundle includes 5 weeks of growth mindset activities and 5 read aloud lessons on popular picture books (The Magical Yet, Bubble Gum Brain, and more) to teach kids all about the power of a growth mindset in Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.

⭐Teach important lessons on growth vs. fixed mindset with engaging activities and book companion lessons that promote the power of YET and positive thinking.

⭐No more wasting your precious teacher planning time looking for the RIGHT books to teach about growth mindset. This bundle has curated lists of mentor texts ready for you to grab and go! Kids will love the follow-up activities that are included in each book companion!

⭐Children will participate in classroom discussions and book chats, reflect on making mistakes, and engage in fun, meaningful activities that build the knowledge of growth mindset using both books and activities. Use them to build off one another for an in-depth exploration of growth mindset.

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1. Growth Mindset SEL Curriculum
2. Growth Mindset Book Companion Bundle

What does the Growth Mindset SEL K-2 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!

Included in the Growth Mindset book companion pack:

• 5 Children’s books related to growth mindset
• Detailed lesson plans
• Book chat cards to guide discussion
• Anchor charts
• Book responses & writing prompts
• 4 follow-up activities for every book (2 in digital format)
• Book companion guide with safe links
• Google Slides ready for use in Google Classroom
• Images for use in Seesaw
• Interactive PowerPoint file

5 Growth Mindset Book Companions Included:

❤️1. Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

FOCUS: two types of mindsets (growth mindset vs fixed mindset)

Children will learn the difference between a growth (“bubble gum”) and fixed (“brick”) mindset. They will work to develop a bubble gum growth mindset brain through new experiences and making mistakes.

4 Activities in the Bubble Gum Brain book companion:

1. Bubble Gum or Brick Brain Mindset Task Cards
2. Name the Mindset Charades Game
3. What Can You Do? Brain Putty recipe & mat
4. Having a Growth Mindset Storybook

❤️2. The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi

FOCUS: the power of YET

Children will understand the power of the word “YET” and practice using it and developing a growth mindset when faced with challenges and making goals.

4 Activities in The Magical Yet book companion:

1. Directed Drawing of The Magical Yet
2. YET Goal Setting hat craft activity
3. "YET" Growth Mindset Journal
4. My "Yet" Thoughts - Growth Mindset Art Project

❤️3. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Pett & Rubinstein

FOCUS: making mistakes

Children will learn that it is okay to make mistakes and how to handle them. They will be encouraged to strive to do their personal best and use positive self-talk.

4 Activities in The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes book companion:

1. Mistake Journal Writing
2. "Mistakes Help Me!" Scenario Role Play Cards
3. Growth Mindset Coloring Pages & Quote Posters
4. Positive Self-Talk Bookmarks & Words of Encouragement Notes

❤️4. The Dot by Peter Reynolds

FOCUS: taking risks and trying new things

They will be encouraged to get started when they feel stuck and build self-esteem.

4 Activities in The Dot book companion:

1. "My Dot" Art Project
2. Something New Mobile Craft Activity
3. Positive Self-Talk & Affirmation Cards for a Mirror
4. "Making My Mark" Boardgame

❤️5. The Bad Seed by Jory John

FOCUS: making good choices

Children will understand the difference between good and bad choices, and learn to make good choices. They will be encouraged to self-reflect and grow after making mistakes or bad choices.

4 Activities in The Bad Seed book companion:

1. "I Will Grow" Sunflower Growth Mindset Craft Activity
2. Good versus Bad Choices Sorting Activity
3. Good Choice Bingo
4. "I'm Taking It One Day at a Time" Seed Craftivity

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Don’t own a copy of a book? No problem! Safe links to video recordings of books being read aloud are included, as well as a book list of more books to use during your lessons.

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. Read alouds online are also available for teachers via the library website Hoopla.

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah M. says, "This is great for the students to understand that we don't have to be perfect because we are learning as we go."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chyna G. says, “I had a very positive reaction when I used this lesson with my 2nd graders. Not only were they engaged, they really grasped the concept of learning how growth mindset vs fixed mindset. The hats were a great fun activity for them - they went home and were able to teach their parents about what they learned."

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This Social-Emotional Learning and Book Companion BUNDLE gives you an entire YEAR’S WORTH of SEL lessons (41) and HUNDREDS of activities along with 40 Book Companions covering many important social-emotional topics all young children need to learn and practice.

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