Grit and Growth Mindset Introduction Notes and Activities

"What is Grit and a Growth Mindset" is the perfect starting point for teachers who want to build a strong foundation of grit and a growth mindset in their classrooms. This comprehensive product includes a range of engaging and interactive activities, such as the Grit Challenge Brain Maze and the visual Learning Pit Activity, as well as a definition page, a crossword, and examples of grit in everyday life. With the Neuroplasticity Project, Growth Mindset Art Representation, and class discussion prompts, students can apply and practice these skills in creative and meaningful ways, helping them develop the resilience and positive attitude needed to succeed in school and in life.

This introduction to grit and a growth mindset is an incredibly flexible product that can be used in a variety of ways to fit the unique needs of your classroom. Whether you're looking for a complete unit or just a few activities to incorporate into your lessons throughout the year, this product has you covered. What's more, all the activities can be completed in either a printable or digital format, making it easy to adapt to your students' learning needs.

This Intro Grit and a Growth Mindset Lesson Includes:

✅ Grit & Growth Mindset Notes (digital, printable)

✅ Brain Maze Grit Challenge (printable & answer key)Intro to the Learning Pit (digital, printable)

✅ Words to Know Vocab Definition Page & Crossword (digital, printable)

✅ Grit & Growth Mindset Reading Passage & Reflection (digital, printable, editable)

✅ Daily Examples of Grit Worksheet (digital, printable)

✅ Growth Mindset Phrases & Affirmations (digital, printable, editable)

✅ Neuroplasticity: The Power of your Brain (digital, printable, editable)

✅ Growth Mindset Art Project (digital, printable)

✅ 'What Is In My Control?' Sorting Activity (digital, printable)

✅ Grit & Growth Class Discussion & Writing Prompts (digital, printable, editable)

Teaching grit and a growth mindset is no easy task, but "What is Grit and a Growth Mindset" makes it simple and fun. With its interactive activities and thoughtful discussion prompts, this product helps students understand and apply the concepts of resilience, persistence, and positivity in their everyday lives.

Whether you're looking for a complete unit or just a few activities to supplement your lessons, this product offers everything you need to help your students develop the skills and attitudes they need to succeed in school and beyond.

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