Growth Mindset Game Show

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Growth Mindset Game Show – Teach Students About Grit and Resilience

The Growth Mindset Game Show is an interactive SEL lesson designed to help students understand grit, resilience, and the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. Through hands-on challenges and cooperative play, students learn that mistakes are opportunities to grow, goals take effort, and perseverance leads to success.

Now available in both Google Slides™ and PowerPoint, this resource is perfect for SEL distance learning, teletherapy, virtual counseling groups, school counseling guidance, and in-person lessons.

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Ways to Use the Growth Mindset Game Show

• Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on growth mindset

• Supplement to your existing SEL curriculum

• Small group counseling sessions

• Distance learning and virtual therapy groups

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Why Educators Love This Growth Mindset Lesson

• Engaging Game Show Format: Students act, draw, imagine, and problem-solve while learning.

• Encourages Reflection: Challenges help students practice flexible thinking and perseverance.

• Customizable Content: All prompts and challenges can be tailored to fit your students’ needs.

• Low-Prep Design: Quick to set up, ideal for busy counselors and teachers.

• Counseling Lesson Plan Included: Ready-to-use guidance materials included.

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Game Show Categories

• Act It Out – Students role play growth mindset scenarios.

• True or False – Teams decide whether a statement is accurate.

• Sketch It – Quick drawing challenges reinforce learning.

• Imagine If – Students use imagination to explore problem-solving strategies.

• Risk – A mystery challenge revealed only when chosen.

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Technology and Classroom Options

• Works best in-person with a projector or Promethean White Board.

• Play digitally with Google Slides™ or PowerPoint.

• Distance learning ready—simply share your screen with students.

• Screen-free option available with printable task cards featuring the same prompts.

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Extra Flexibility for Educators

The Game Show typically runs 40–60 minutes, but not every session allows for that. To give you options, this resource also includes 6+ additional printable activity formats that require no slides or internet access. Perfect for shorter sessions, reflective activities, or when technology isn’t available.

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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered

• M 1 – Belief in development of whole self, including mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being

• M 3 – Sense of belonging in the school environment

• M 6 – Positive attitude toward work and learning

• B-LS 2 – Demonstrate creativity

• B-SS 2 – Create positive and supportive relationships with peers

• B-SS 6 – Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills

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✅ The Growth Mindset Game Show is a powerful, flexible, and fun way to teach grit, resilience, and perseverance while keeping students engaged and motivated.