Lesson Plan

Mistakes Are Okay! Lesson Plan

Students will learn that mistakes are a natural part of learning and an opportunity to grow, building a positive mindset and resilience.

Encouraging children to embrace mistakes fosters confidence and a growth mindset, making them more willing to try new things.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Story Time

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion and Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to 'Mistakes Are Okay!'

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students and setting a friendly tone. Explain that it's okay to make mistakes because each mistake gives us a chance to learn something new. Mention a simple personal story related to a small mistake to start the conversation.

Story Time: Learning from Mistakes

Use this slide to set up the story time. Prepare to read the Mistakes Storybook for Kids and ask simple reflective questions as you go through the story. Encourage observations and gentle feedback.

Group Discussion

This slide is to prompt discussion. Ask students what mistakes they've experienced (or seen) and what they learned from them. Guide the discussion with supportive and encouraging comments.

Wrap-Up

Use this slide to summarize the session. Reinforce that making mistakes is a natural part of learning. Encourage students to think of a mistake as an opportunity to try again and learn something new.

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Activity

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Mistakes Are Okay!

Jackie Zeidman

For Districts