Growth mindset will be discussed and explored. Each week the class will discuss the concepts of the topic of the week. There will be a new video(s) will be watched before class around some of the major components of mindset. The class will discuss the video(s) and how it(they) relate(s) to mindset.The students will discuss how these topics relate to their lives. There will be handouts and a powerpoint for the students to use to reinforce the information. During the week the students will respond in their journal to journal prompts and any discussion questions from class. The goals of this group is to help students move towards a growth mindset, learn mindful techniques,  and develop life strategies that can enable them to continue to make progress. I will be available to respond to questions or to help problem solve issues. The videos will be chosen based on the grade level and how it presents the targeted mindset theme. 
Week 1: Learning what growth mindset is. Why it is important?  How can you change your mindset. There will be a survey to help determine mindset at the beginning of class. 
Week 2: The brain will be studied and we will discuss how it relates to growth mindset. 
Week 3:Techniques to change negative self talk to positive talk will be discussed. 
Week 4:Self-Image will be discussed and how it affects mindset. How to change to a more positive self image will be discussed. 
Week 5:The benefits of mindfulness in mindset change will be explored. 
Week 6: Pulling it all together.  We will summarize and set goals. There will be a chance to give feedback to other students and for students to share what they have learned.