An important aspect of the growth mindset journey is learning how the brain works. The brain is like a muscle that grows and strengthens with practice. Learning the science behind agrowth mindset is empowering. In this unit, students learn about our brain’s neuroplasticity. We will also explore the function of neurons, dendrites, synapses, the brain’s lobes, and the limbic system. Students will learn how struggling to learn something new is actually a good thing because it is helping build and strengthen new pathways in the brain. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. What is a growth mindset? Growth Mindset is a term coined by Carol Dweck in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (2006). Dweck and her team collected 30 years’ worth of research to reinforce a powerful learning theory - human intelligence, creativity, athleticism, and other qualities are malleable traits that can be changed and improved with determination and effort. As Dweck writes, “No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.” No one operates with only one mindset or the other - we all fluctuate on a mindset continuum. However, to simplify the concept of mindset for students, this toolkit works primarily with the growth and fixed mindset definitions as shown below: GROWTH MINDSET: Belief that ability and talents can improve with effort. FIXED MINDSET: Belief that ability is a fixed trait that cannot change TABLE of CONTENTS: The Brain Growth Self-assessment How to Build a Stronger Brain Build a Synapse Parts of a Neuron The Brain Neuron Cell Your Amazing Brain Lobes of the Brain Pruning Dendrites Neuroplasticity Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers.

If you are wondering, what is growth mindset and how do I teach it, this lesson can help! It will help students overcome thinking errors and encourage optimism! Students learn how about thoughts, emotions, and thinking errors. Students will notice helpful and unhelpful thinking patterns (thinking errors), solve problems, analyze mistakes, and create positive affirmations. This lesson is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school. Supporting Worksheets & Activities: • Thinking Patterns Self-Assessment • Think Like an Optimist • Is the Thought Helpful or Unhelpful • Ideas to Solve a Problem • Think Through a Mistake • Accepting Responsibility • Positive Affirmations • Share Your Story Also Included: •Teaching Tips •Parent Letter •Research Page You might also be interested in our other GROWTH MINDSET RESOURCES: Growth Mindset BUNDLE Growth Mindset Lesson – Goal Setting Growth Mindset Lesson – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Lesson – The Brain Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall and Quizzes Growth Mindset Activities and Quizzes Growth Mindset Posters & Positive Cards Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! www.positivelymoxie.com

These 20 Growth Mindset vocabulary words supplement our Growth Mindset lessons. Vocabulary quizzes assess your students’ learning these growth mindset terms. Resource Contains: 20 Vocabulary Terms Vocabulary Match-Up Quiz Define It Quiz Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. You might also be interested in our other GROWTH MINDSET RESOURCES: Growth Mindset BUNDLE Growth Mindset Lesson – Thinking Errors Growth Mindset Lesson – Goal Setting Growth Mindset Lesson – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Lesson – The Brain Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Growth Mindset Activities and Quizzes Growth Mindset Posters & Positive Cards Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com

Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Lessons and Activities: What is Mindfulness? A Mindful Body and Brain The Positive Effects of Mindfulness Mindful versus Unmindful Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. If you like this lesson, you might also like our other MINDFULNESS resources: Mindfulness Lesson - Mindfulness in Action Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge Mindfulness Posters Mindfulness Coloring Pages

Post and appreciate mindfulness quotes and mindful breathing posters. What’s Included: 5 Mindful quotes / mindful phrases 1 Mindful Breathing poster Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for posters on mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed. Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest

Mindful breathing is a powerful calming technique. Focusing on our breath when we are upset, nervous, or stressed is a quick way to activate our body’s natural relaxation response. Mindful breathing assists the body by slowing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and improving focus. Lessons and Activities: A Mindful Breath The Brain and Mindful Breathing My Breathing Tools Directed Relaxation Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed.

Mindfulness allows us to regulate our attention so that we benefit from positive experiences and limit the effect of worry and destructive experiences. Focusing our thinking on what brings us joy and fulfillment lets our thinking settle on the positive – positive thoughts and positive emotions. Lessons and Activities: Thoughts and Emotions Mindful Emotions Pleasant Events Unpleasant Events Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. If you like this product, you might want to check out our other MINDFULNESS RESOURCES: *Mindfulness BUNDLE Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness in Action Mindfulness Lesson – Stress and Mindfulness Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing [Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness] Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge Mindfulness Posters Mindfulness Coloring Pages Mindful Yoga Cards

Use these quizzes to assess students’ knowledge of mindfulness. Quizzes can be used as pre and/or post-test to gauge their understanding of the concepts within the lessons. What’s Included: 2 quiz options are included with answer keys. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for quizzes or ways to assess students’ understanding of mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed.

This resource on mindfulness includes 20 key mindfulness vocabulary terms defined, along with a word wall format. It also includes 2 quizzes with answer keys. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for key vocabulary along with assessments/quizzes on mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with Us! www.positivelymoxie.com Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest

Create a visually engaging and fun bulletin board/classroom decor to teach your students the power of developing a growth mindset! Students with a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be nurtured. They focus on learning instead of just looking smart, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and seek challenges. This product contains COLOR and BLACK/WHITE versions Resource Contains: 8 Posters identifying growth mindset concepts 20 Vocabulary terms defined 20 Positive growth mindset quotes 5 Additional posters highlighting growth mindset concepts Who is this resource for? This resource is helpful for upper elementary and middle school teachers looking for engaging classroom decor to help teach a growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. GROWTH MINDSET: Belief that ability and talents can improve with effort. FIXED MINDSET: Belief that ability is a fixed trait that cannot change. You might also be interested in our other GROWTH MINDSET RESOURCES: Growth Mindset BUNDLE Growth Mindset Lesson – Thinking Errors Growth Mindset Lesson – Goal Setting Growth Mindset Lesson – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Lesson – The Brain Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall and Quizzes Growth Mindset Activities and Quizzes Growth Mindset Posters & Positive Cards Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed.