This weekly class will help students develop and strengthen their growth mindset skills, perseverance skills, and self-confidence over 28 weeks. Each week, we will explore a specific topic related to one of the previous skills (Growth and Fixed mindset, perseverance, and self-confidence) through a variety of relatable examples.

This class is designed to align with the CASEL 5 competencies for social and emotional learning. This class does not include mental health or medical advice. It is not counseling or therapy. Students are encouraged to engage in the discussion but are not expected to share any personal experiences with sensitive issues. 


Week of 7/20: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Part 1
Week of 7/27: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Part 2
Week of 8/3: Neuroplasticity 
Week of 8/10: Mindfulness
Week of 8/17: Affirmations
Week of 8/24: Mistakes are proof you are trying 
Week of 8/31: I can train my brain
Week of 9/7: The power of yet
Week of 9/14: Perseverance Part 1
Week 9/21: Perseverance Part 2 
Week 9/28: Feelings
Week 10/5: Self-regulation
Week of 10/12: Coping tools
Week of 10/19: Positive Thinking - Inner Coach
Week of 10/26: SMART goals
Week of 11/2: Courage to be unique 
Week of 11/9: We have special talents 
Week of 11/16: Patience
Week of 11/23: Positive attitude
Week of 11/30: Good Sportsmanship
Week of 12/7:  Problem solving
Week of 12/14: We aren't perfect
Week of 12/21: Finding Goodness 
Week of 12/28: Getting up after we fall 
Week of 1/4: Taking Risks 
Week of 1/11: Celebrating Differences 
Week of 1/18:  Overcoming fear
Week of 1/25: We are all special



Learning about these different skills, students will be able to build confidence in their ability to tackle challenging tasks by sharing and celebrating their struggles and mistakes each week and using the things we discuss in class in their own lives. By embracing these experiences, students will become more resilient and have a positive way of looking at challenges and mistakes.