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Mindset refers to the ability to demonstrate cognitive flexibility, innovative and adaptive thinking strategies, and a growth perspective. Developing mindset is a critical learning skill that helps students examine multiple cultural lenses helping to develop perseverance, self-discovery, resilience, and the ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
Discover a variety of lessons and exercises that strengthen MINDSET skills by clicking on the links below.
Discover a variety of lessons and exercises that strengthen MINDSET skills by clicking on the links below.
FREE // 7TH-10TH GRADE
About: Self-efficacy is using success in an area of your life as a personal reference point for ability, leading to a sense of personal achievement and belief in yourself.
This lesson explores the concept of ‘self-efficacy’ and developing ‘self-belief’. These skills are important for students using a positive outlook to achieve goals and develop resilience.
FREE // 1ST-5TH GRADE
About: Mind Yeti is a library of research-based guided mindfulness sessions that help kids and their adults calm their minds, focus their attention and connect to the world around them. Created by nonprofit Committee for Children.
CLICK HERE to view the FREE playlist of Mind Yeti videos on Youtube.
FREE // K-12TH GRADE
About: What does mindfulness do to spark “the joy of just being”? And, how can we teach kids to start benefiting from its practice? This article delves into both of these questions and includes plenty of science-based, comprehensive exercises that will not only help you cultivate a sense of inner peace throughout your daily life but will also give you the tools to enhance the mindfulness of your children and/or students.
FREE // K-6TH GRADE
About: There are many effective ways to solve a problem. In this activity, students will imagine difficult situations and talk about strategies for making responsible, ethical, and healthy choices. Talking about these choices will help students make decisions in the future when problems arise.
Individual lessons are available for Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, and Sixth Grade.
Show Persistence
Show Persistence
FREE // 3RD-5TH GRADE
About: A short film, by Wahgunyah Primary School, about the importance of showing persistence to reach your goal.
FREE // P-12TH GRADE
About: Helping students strengthen their understanding of metacognition — thinking about their thinking — is an important goal of my teaching. Larry Ferlazzo gathers all of those posts in one “The Best…” list.
FREE
About: Teachers and parents – are you looking for a way to engage young learners in fun career awareness and career exploration activities? Here are home learning materials you can put to immediate use with K-5 students. And, since distance learning has become the norm, they’re easy to implement outside the classroom.
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