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.

Would you like to teach character strengths to your students? This lesson about 24 character strengths will help! This is a fun and reflective character strength activity for kids ages 11-14. Resource Contains: 2 Character strengths student inventories 24 Character strength cards - each defining the character strength term 6 Virtue posters - defining each virtue Top Character Strengths and Letters of Gratitude worksheets Lesson Objectives: Identify top character strengths through VIA character strengths survey. Reflect on our unique combinations of strengths and how can use them to flourish. Define & categorize strengths (bonus extension activities included). Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching gratitude using character strengths. 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 student to gratitude. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Gratitude Lesson – The Feelings of Gratitude | Gratitude in the Body VIA Character Strength Boom Cards that complement this lesson. You may find the character strength boom cards at: BOOM Cards – VIA 24 Character Strengths BOOM Cards – Character Strength Scenarios 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.

Yoga is a useful and easy movement experience for students in the classroom. Yoga provides students with opportunities to improve flexibility and core strength. Research also suggests that practicing yoga reduces impulsivity, improves attention, and helps with relaxation. Why use YOGA with your students? Yoga helps us gain flexibility, get stronger, be stronger, more focused, and become relaxed. Yoga poses help students with improving balance, develop body awareness, gain flexibility and strength, and improve coordination. Students gain these skills and have fun doing them! Remember, yoga is a practice, meaning that it takes time and repeated repetition to gain skills. Resource Contains: 24 Yoga Poses Cards How to use Yoga Cards in the classroom and beyond Ways to introduce & practice yoga Implementation tips Both color and black/white versions to print How to use these yoga cards? Use these yoga cards with students individually, in small groups, and for whole-class activities. 24 Yoga Pose Cards are designed to be fun and interactive cards that can be used for a variety of activities and games. Besides using yoga within a classroom, yoga can be used for team building, help prepare for a sports game, include in a club activity, or just calm a child down at the end of a long day. Each card has the name of the pose, a picture of the pose, and a description of the movements needed to create the pose. Print, cut, and laminate the cards for repeated use in games and activities. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for ways to teach and provide yoga to their students. 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 yoga poses and the benefits of yoga practice. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, autism, and anxiety. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Brain Breaks – Classroom Movement Mindfulness Toolkit 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.

Are you wondering how to teach kids gratitude? This lesson can help! This lesson takes a deep dive into examining the feelings of gratitude in our bodies. This is the perfect lesson to make gratitude deeper and more meaningful for you and your students. Ideal for grades 4th - 6th. What is gratitude? Gratitude is the ability to recognize and acknowledge the good things, people, and places in our lives. Many studies have confirmed the positive effects of gratitude. This lesson gives students the opportunity to identify and share the things in their life for which they are grateful. Going deeper, students will also have the opportunity to reflect and engage gratitude in their own bodies. Resource Contains: 8 Pages of reflective gratitude activities on which students may write, color, or type A short, optional Google Slides is included. Lesson Objectives: Define gratitude and identify things in life for which we are grateful. Reflect on the meaning of gratitude and how it feels in our bodies. Why teach gratitude? Teaching children the concept of gratitude is essential. Children who are grateful are happier, enjoy deeper relationships, and even earn higher grades in school. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s necessary to teach children about gratitude, the research asserts that it is. Teaching children about gratitude will enhance their lives and the lives of everyone around them. Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching gratitude. 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 student to the feelings of gratitude. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Gratitude Lesson – Grateful for my Strengths BOOM Cards – VIA 24 Character Strengths BOOM Cards – Character Strength Scenarios 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.

Over 45 pages of WORKSHEETS, POSTERS, and CARDS for learning the skills of self-regulation. Self-regulation helps teach students emotional control and emotional regulation skills. This toolkit includes posters, worksheets, quizzes, emotions cards, and a tools poster with tools cards for teaching students self-regulation. THIS TOOLKIT CONTAINS GOOGLE SLIDES AND FILLABLE PDF OPTIONS WHO IS THIS RESOURCE FOR? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching self-regulation. 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 skills of self-regulation. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, autism, and anxiety. RESOURCE INCLUDES: 12 POSTERS •4 Colored emotions (BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, RED) •4 What each SOUNDS like, LOOKS like, and FEELS like •My Tools #1 with 20 individual tools cards •How Am I Feeling? (color and black/white versions) •How Big Is My Problem? 13 STUDENT WORKSHEETS Emotions •My Feelings Face (girl, boy, gender-neutral versions) – Understanding facial cues •Understanding My Feelings – Understanding how we feel and process emotions •The Color of My Emotions – How my feelings show up •Fun with Emotions! – Labeling emotions with the right emotion •My Feelings Link – Making the connections between actions and feelings •Which Emotion? – What is expected using scenario questions Understanding Perspectives •My Triggers - When I get worried, frustrated, or upset! •Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors – Identifying behaviors as being expected or unexpected •Inner Coach, Inner Critic – Understanding how positive and negative self-talk affects us •How Big Is My Problem? – Determining the size of a problem •Asking for Help – Knowing when to ask others for support Tools •The Tools I Use (color and black/white versions) Journal •My Emotions Journal – Keeping a log to better understand triggers 2 QUIZZES •Pre/Post Quiz 1 – Check my understanding with T/F Qs •Pre/Post Quiz 2 – How much do I know? (fill-in-the-blank Qs) 36 EMOTIONS CARDS •36 Feeling CARDS with 3 versions including color, black / white, & emoji PRODUCT FEATURES: •Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be 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 •Emotions and Tools cards can be cut apart and used in games and activities •Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom •Tools, How Big Is My Problem?, and How Am I Feeling? posters can be printed for individual students or mounted in the classroom’s calming corner/break area for easy reference •Quizzes can be given as a pre and/or post-assessment

This resource contains over 20 pages and is designed to teach students emotional control and emotional regulation skills. Self-regulation is the ability to understand our feelings and regulate our level of alertness in order to reach our goals. Teach your students the important skills of self-regulation! FILLABLE PDF and DIGITAL READY with GOOGLE SLIDES RESOURCE INCLUDES: 5 POSTERS •4 Tools to move out of each emotion (4 colors) •My Tools #2 with 20 tools and separate / individual tools cards 2 ASSESSMENTS •Self Assessment – How much do I know about self-regulation? •Self-Regulation Self Assessment – Rating my understanding of self-regulation 9 WORKSHEETS EMOTIONS •My Emotional Thermometer – Matching feeling words with a temperature gauge (includes blank version too) •Emotions Vocabulary – Using a feelings wheel CALMING TECHNIQUES •My Calming Plan – Creating a 4-step visual calming sequence •My Cool Down List – Using a checklist to figure out what calms me down •My Breathing Tools – Using mindful breathing for self-calming •Learning What Calm “Feels” Like – Using our body’s cues to feel calm THINKING STRATEGIES •The Size of a Problem – Determining how big or small a problem really is •My Stoplight Tool – Understanding my options UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES •Rigid Versus Flexible Thinking – Understanding my thinking patterns Resource features: •Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can be easily printed and used •Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions •Emotions and Tools cards can be cut apart and used in games and activities •Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom •Tools posters can be printed for individual students or mounted in the classroom’s calming corner/break area for easy reference •Self-assessments can be given as a pre and/or post assessment This product is all new and contains DIFFERENT worksheets, posters, tool posters and tools cards from our original Self-regulation Toolkit #1 Product. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for worksheets, posters, coping tools, and quizzes to teach self-regulation. 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 self-regulation skill development. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, autism, and anxiety. Related Resources This resource is included in Self-regulation Skills BUNDLE If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Self-regulation Toolkit #1

These fun and engaging growth mindset activities supplement our growth mindset lessons. Assess students’ knowledge of growth mindset using the quizzes. Product Contains: Brain Scramble 2 Crossword Puzzles Secret Message Decoder Growth Mindset Summary Mindset pre/post quiz (T/F) Pre/post quiz 2 (fill-in-the-blank) 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. 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.

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. 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

If you are wondering, what is growth mindset and how do I develop growth mindset for kids, this lesson will help! Students will learn to identify growth mindset versus fixed mindset, study the power of yet, analyze the learning process, and practice reframing. It is important to teach about a growth mindset because researchers have identified a strong correlation between mindset training and students’ improved grades and engagement. This lesson is perfect for middle to upper elementary grades. I have even used it with middle-schoolers. This lesson contains these Worksheets & Activities: • Mindset Self-assessment • Why Does Mindset Matter? • Positive Self-Talk • Bouncing Back to a Growth Mindset • Growth or Fixed Mindset? • The Power of Yet • Learning Something New Also Included: Teaching Tips Parent Letter Research Page 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.

Would you like to help your students set goals? This unit can help you do it! Learning how to set goals and creating an action plan for achieving them is also a key part of cultivating a growth mindset. Growth-mindset goals are uniquely actionable and focus on the small steps of growth. In this unit, students will identify the differences between learning and performance goals, practice setting goals by categories, set and analyze SMART and AMPS goals, engage in backward planning, and experience how little changes in habits can lead to big changes in growth and achievement. I have used these goal-setting worksheets with mid-upper elementary students, and also with middle-schoolers. Supporting Worksheets & Activities: • Goal-setting Self-Assessment • What Type of Goal? • Goal-Setting: 4 or 5 Categories • SMART Goals • Goal-Setting: Backward Planning • Set an “AMPS” goal • AMPS Goal Analysis • Goal-Setting Analysis • Habits → Goals (7 days / 21 days) Also Included: Teaching Tips Parent Letter Research Page 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.