Growth Mindset Mini Lesson: We Don’t Hide Our Mistakes (Grades 3–5)
Growth Mindset Mini Lesson: We Don’t Hide Our Mistakes (Grades 3–5)
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Growth mindset SEL lesson for grade 3, grade 4, and grade 5. This printable and digital social-emotional learning activity includes a 10-minute mini lesson, reflection worksheets, SEL journal cut-outs, coloring pages, and a collaborative poster. Perfect for morning meetings, classroom resets, or anytime you want to build a mistake-friendly, growth-oriented classroom culture.
Help your students understand that mistakes are not something to be hidden; they’re how we learn.
This flexible SEL resource centers around the powerful message: “We don’t hide our mistakes.” Use it to spark honest conversations, build emotional resilience, and reinforce a growth mindset across your classroom routines. Whether you teach this lesson once or revisit it throughout the year, it gives you a strong foundation for creating a safe, reflective classroom community.
What's Included
All resources come in US Letter and A4 format, PowerPoint, Google Slides, and PDF formats, with both full-page and journal-friendly options included.
1. Mini SEL Lesson (10-Minute Format)
- Editable Google Slides + PowerPoint
- 1-page printable lesson plan (PDF)
- Teacher notes built into the slides
- No prep required—just teach!
2. Student Reflection Pages (3 Versions)
- Full-page printable version
- Cut-out version with prompts (for SEL journals)
- Cut-out version for creative response or doodling
3. 10 Growth Mindset Coloring Pages
- Black-and-white designs with empowering quotes
- Great for early finishers, calm-down time, or creative SEL follow-up
4. Collaborative Class Poster Activity
- Each student colors one piece
- Final poster reads: “We Don’t Hide Our Mistakes”
- Ideal for end-of-week wrap-ups, community building, or hallway display
Key Features
- Ready-to-use SEL slides with editable options
- Full-page and journal cut-out reflection formats
- Designed specifically for Grades 3–5
- Supports growth mindset, resilience, and safe classroom culture
- Great for morning meeting, Friday wrap-up, or post-conflict debrief
- No prep—print, project, and go!
How To Use It
This is a versatile, low-prep resource you can use in many ways:
- Teach the lesson during morning meeting or your weekly SEL block
- Use reflection pages for journals, 1:1 check-ins, or group follow-ups
- Offer coloring pages during centers, early finisher time, or calm-down breaks
- Assemble the collaborative poster as a Friday activity or growth mindset wall
- Reuse the materials whenever your class needs a mindset reset
Whether you’re starting the school year or navigating challenging moments mid-year, this toolkit helps you build trust, self-awareness, and classroom connection—without overloading your prep time.
Why Teachers Love It
- Super easy to use—just open and go
- Includes both teaching + extension activities
- Helps students reflect honestly and confidently
- Supports emotional safety and academic risk-taking
- Reinforces SEL through art, writing, and class collaboration



