成長マインドセット: 間違いを犯しても、難しいことにも挑戦できる (継続中 8 ～ 10 歳)

A growth mindset is a belief that the ability to learn is not fixed. It can change with your efforts.  When kids learn how the brain changes and grows in response to challenges and failures they persevere because they don’t believe failure is a permanent condition.  ~Angela Duckworth

This weekly class is designed to help students develop and strengthen their growth mindset over time. Each week, we will explore how different mindsets manifest themselves (fixed mindset vs. growth mindset) through various relatable examples.

In addition to learning about different mindsets, students will build confidence in their ability to tackle challenging tasks by sharing and celebrating their struggles and mistakes each week. By embracing these experiences, students will become more resilient and have a positive way to look at challenges and mistakes. 

Throughout the year students will have a deeper understanding of what it means to have a growth mindset and how to apply it in their lives. They will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to take on challenges and pursue their goals with confidence and perseverance.

We will discuss weekly topics that support the development of a strong growth mindset. These topics are all listed below. 


🚀 The first 10
The first few minutes of class are always open for students to share or report any “fun/excitement/challenges” in their lives.  We then jump right into a fun trivia game to practice understanding ed and growth mindsets.  This part of class will move quickly, new learners are NOT expected to know the answers, but can make their best guess and learn from their mistakes. 

🌱The second 10 will focus on the topic of the week

🏁 The last five minutes students will make connections to their own lives by sharing examples related to the weekly topic. 
We end each class with a weekly affirmation.

Each week you will see a post in the classroom with a summary of what was taught, an optional extension activity, and ways grown ups can help support their learners at home.  You can find this post by scrolling down from where learners enter the classroom.  

***If your student is new to learning about mindsets please refer to the welcome message activities to help them prepare for their first class. This class does not build in a way that would require a learner to attend previous classes, all students are welcome anytime.  


I am constantly re-working and organizing the order of the list below to optimize learning.  Please also note I DO NOT repeat my lessons.  I repeat topics and teach them in new ways.
Class topics by week (Topic dates are listed for at least four weeks out. 




Week of 2/10	Ditch the "perfect": Understanding how perfection can steal our happy

Week of 2/17	Ditch the "perfect": Procrastination

Week of 2/24	Ditch the "perfect": Eliminate the Fear of Failure & Mistakes Part 1

Week of 3/3	Ditch the "perfect": Eliminate the Fear of Failure & Mistakes Part 2

Week of 3/10	Ditch the "perfect": Eliminate the Fear of Failure & Mistakes Part 3

Week of 3/17	Ditch the "perfect": Mr Perfect won't distract me from my progress and fun 

Week of 3/24	Ignoring the Outer Critics: People who don't believe in me
	
Week of 3/31	Outer Critics: How to respond/What to do?
	
Week of 4/7	Action over intention
	
Week of 4/14	Problem Solving WIth a Growth Mindset: Problem Solving Tools
	
Week of 4/21	Problem Solving With a Growth Mindset: Flexible thinking
	
Week of 4/28	Problem Solving With a Growth Mindset: Practicing Problem Solving Part 1
	
Week of 5/5	Problem Solving With a Growth Mindset: Practicing Problem Solving Part 2
	
Week of 5/12	Comparison: My Pace, My Timing, My Way
	
Week of 5/19	Shame V Remorse
	
Week of 5/26	Feelings That Get Me Stuck: Jealousy
	
Week of 6/2	Feelings That Get Me Stuck: Doubt
	
Week of 6/9	Feelings That Get Me Stuck: Overwhelmed
	
Week of 6/16	What are different types of support?
	
Week of 6/23	What are ways I want to be supported?
	
Week of 6/30	How can I support others?
	
Week of 7/7	Am I making excuses? Excuse v Obstacle
	

To be cont.....

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