Last week, we learned about having a Growth Mindset. This week, I am hoping to go a little further with this topic by using this "Star Wars' clip. I found this amazing website called Step-up 2 thrive . This site does a lot of work with Mindset and is helping me find resources to support what I am doing in the classroom. LESSON PLAN: REVISED TO MEET MY STUDENTS' NEEDS Tell students to do the following: (WORKSHEET PROVIDED ) 1. On the side labeled, On the side labeled, "Things that are hard", list things that you struggle with, or challenge you. In the column labeled, "Things I say to myself about doing these things," have students write phrases they may say to themselves when something becomes difficult. Here are a few examples: I can't Too Hard There's no Way It's too much This is gonna take forever 2.. Show video clip: 3. After viewing clip, Have students answer the following questions...
When teaching First Things First to little ones, it can be very difficult to get that point across, because after all, everything is important tot them! Therefore, I use a common everyday task that I am certain at least most kids are asked to do. We discuss how to manage the cleaning process and make sure we "Put First Things First" while cleaning. I use this fun acronym to help them remember that cleaning your room can be 'EASY.' I allow them time to color it nicely so they can go home and hang it on their fridge, or in their bedroom, to help remind them what to do when cleaning their rooms.
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