Help older kids in third, fourth, & fifth grade develop a growth mindset, perseverance, and grit with this Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and character education curriculum. Teach kids about the parts of the brain, a fixed mindset versus growth mindset, learning from mistakes and challenges, SMART goal setting, and the power of YET using 5 detailed social skills lessons filled with classroom tools (bulletin board, posters and coloring pages, journal) and engaging activities to use for classroom lessons, guidance, or counseling.
What does this Growth Mindset unit cover?
Through a variety of thought-provoking lessons, discussions, community building ideas, and tons of engaging activities…
⭐️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 unit:
- Discussion Starters cards
- Lesson Challenge Task Cards
- Anchor Chart pieces & examples
- Reflection Journal
- Bulletin Board Ideas & Materials
- Literature connections & writing activities
- Tons of Linked Videos to support lessons
- Boardgame
- Scenario Task Cards
- Posters
- Brain Hat & 3D Craftivity
- Vocabulary lesson
- Growth Mindset quote posters & bookmarks
- Student awards
- Goal planning & reflection templates
- & 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 this topic!
✔️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...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Natalie D. says, "I don't have a counselor or social emotional curriculum at my school, so this was a wonderful resource. There are a lot of great book recommendations which helped out a lot, because they correspond with the lessons. Also there are great hands on activities and terminology for students to use. Thank you! :)"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tyisha C. says, "My kiddos LOVED this product. They are truly little growth mindsets believers now. Anytime someone says something is hard, there is always someone right there telling them to have a growth mindset and help their brain build neurons (lol). The brain hats were a big hit with parents. "
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elizabeth R. says "My students and I really loved this growth mindset curriculum! It was a great introduction and easy to extend their learning. The brain hats were really hard to put together, but we made some changes to make it work."
♥♥The mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for 3-5 is available for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. You 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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