TOPIC

Growth Mindset + Power of Yet, Putting all together

OBJECTIVE

At the end of this lesson children will have reviewed:

• Effort and persistence are key to success
• Keep trying is crucial but maybe we need to change strategies
• Brain is malleable and challenges make us find new connections in our brain
• Intelligence is not something you are born with but developed
• it’s not just about your brain. Persisting in the right things builds a strong character

OPENING:

Opening prayer and short round kids tell about their week

LAUNCH LESSON:

Game of persistence: Game Perspective

EXPLORE LESSON:

The mysterious world of neurons

Mojo puts it all together

Discuss:

• What are neurons? How do we make connections between them?
• What happened in the game we played earlier today? Did it get easier after trying a few times?
• does intelligence belong to the spirit or brain?
• Does knowledge die with my body?
• is knowledge something I keep forever?
• What do you think could have happened if Mojo gave up the school?
• Was Mojo open-minded and tried new things? Was it worth it?
• What can you do this week to make some new connections? Can we think about a goal?

ACTIVITIES

Please check the ACTIVITIES section in Growth Mindset (Khan Academy) – SSSD – Youth and Kids Education (sssandiego.org)

CONCLUSION:

We this series we learned :

Our brain is a muscle and challenges make it stronger. Mistakes ate great if we learn from them and persistence (power of yet) has also to do with building a stronger character!