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Lesson 5: Developing a growth mindset

Developing resilience, children learn to identify strategies to help overcome barriers and manage difficult emotions.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Discuss what the children have been doing to work towards their goal, referring to their Activity: Steps to success ladders from Lesson 4: Steps to success. Recap how they should be taking small, manageable steps towards their goals.

As a class, discuss any obstacles they may have encountered or why it might be difficult to persevere. Encourage them to celebrate small achievements which work towards a larger goal.

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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 17 April 2026

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