Who's Got The Right Mindset? Growth Mindset SEL Lesson - Grades 3-5

This story-based SEL lesson helps students challenge their assumptions about success, intelligence, and what it really means to have a growth mindset. With a powerful narrative, engaging activities, and digital + print formats, this lesson is perfect for Grades 3–5 classrooms.

What's Included:

✅One-page printable lesson plan
✅Full teacher guide with discussion questions
✅ Mindset reveal stories: Sam & Mei-Ling
✅ Interactive sorting activity (print & Google Form)
✅ Student journaling + reflection worksheet
✅ Google Slides with visuals, prompts & answer key

Why Teachers Love It:

• Builds SEL awareness through storytelling
• Encourages deep discussion and real-life reflection
• Combines print & digital tools for flexible teaching
• Targets key CASEL competency: Self-Awareness

Concepts Covered:

• Fixed vs. growth mindset
• Learning from mistakes
• Resilience & effort over talent
• Rethinking what it means to be “smart”

Formats:

• Printable PDFs (US Letter)
• Google Slides (discussion + visual prompts)
• Google Form (sorting activity)
• Google Doc (student journaling)

Standards Alignment:

✔️ CASEL SEL Competency: Self-Awareness
️✔️ UK PSHE: Developing a Growth Mindset

This resource is ideal for:

• Whole-class SEL or character education lessons
• Growth mindset or resilience weeks/months
• Upper elementary reflection and journaling
• Small group work or targeted SEL instruction
• Sub plans or enrichment blocks

Give your students a mindset shift they’ll remember.