Growth Mindset Activities and Lessons

🌱 Growth Mindset Lessons & Activities for K–2

20 Engaging Printables + Lesson Plans

Help your students build resilience, confidence, and a love of learning with these interactive growth mindset activities designed for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. This resource introduces 12 essential growth mindset concepts through fun, easy-to-implement lessons and independent student activities.

💡 Key Concepts Covered

Students will learn to:

• Growth vs. Fixed Mindset (3 activities)
• Recognize their Potential (2 differentiated options)
• Believe in themselves
• Set and achieve a Goal (2 differentiated options)
• Show Effort (2 differentiated options)
• Practice Perseverance
• Stay Positive
• Embrace Mistakes as learning opportunities
• Use the Power of Yet
• Build Resilience (2 differentiated options)
• Problem Solve effectively (2 activities)
• Reflect on progress (2 activities with differentiated options)

A Pre/Post Survey is included to measure growth and understanding.

✅ What’s Included

• 20 Engaging Activities (many with differentiated versions)
• Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plans with quick introduction ideas
• Flexible Implementation—activities can be used in any order
• Perfect for whole group, small group, centres, or independent work

👩‍🏫 Teacher-Tested Benefits

✔️ Simple to Use: Ready-to-go lessons save planning time.

✔️ Engaging for Students: Fun and meaningful activities keep children motivated.

✔️ Adaptable: Use the worksheets with or without the provided lesson plans.

💬 What Teachers Are Saying:

⭐ “These are great worksheets to use in the classroom with your students. They are very engaging and fun!” – Arti

⭐ “Ready-to-go lesson plans with practice activities! A great bargain!” – Dianna

Perfect For:

• K–2 Classrooms
• Special Education / Intervention Groups
• Counselors & Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)