Growth Mindset Read Aloud Picture Book Activities - Sort, Crafts, Coloring Pages

Foster a growth mindset in your classroom with the Growth Mindset Read Aloud Activities & Social Emotional Learning Book Lessons Bundle. It includes 5 book companions on popular children’s books (Bubble Gum Brain, The Dot, The Bad Seed, The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes, and The Magical Yet) that relate to having a growth mindset, the power of yet, making mistakes, and good choices.

⭐Perfect for teaching resilience, perseverance, and positive thinking, this bundle pairs engaging read-aloud books with interactive activities reinforcing essential growth mindset concepts.

⭐Children will participate in classroom discussions and book chats, share thoughts through writing, and participate in fun, engaging activities that build a growth mindset, emotional awareness, and social skills.

⭐Ideal for daily lessons or special units, these resources help students develop the mindset they need to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Included in the Growth Mindset book companion pack:

• 5 Children’s books related to growth mindset
• Detailed lesson plans
• Book chat cards to guide discussion
• Anchor charts
• Book responses & writing prompts
• 4 follow-up activities for every book (2 in digital format)
• Book companion guide with safe links
• Google Slides ready for use in Google Classroom
• Images for use in Seesaw
• Interactive PowerPoint file

5 Growth Mindset Book Companions Included:

❤️1. Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

FOCUS: two types of mindsets (growth mindset vs fixed mindset)

Children will learn the difference between a growth (“bubble gum”) and fixed (“brick”) mindset. They will work to develop a bubble gum growth mindset brain through new experiences and making mistakes.

4 Activities in the Bubble Gum Brain book companion:

1. Bubble Gum or Brick Brain Mindset Task Cards
2. Name the Mindset Charades Game
3. What Can You Do? Brain Putty recipe & mat
4. Having a Growth Mindset Storybook

❤️2. The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi

FOCUS: the power of YET

Children will understand the power of the word “YET” and practice using it and developing a growth mindset when faced with challenges and making goals.

4 Activities in The Magical Yet book companion:

1. Directed Drawing of The Magical Yet
2. YET Goal Setting hat craft activity
3. "YET" Growth Mindset Journal
4. My "Yet" Thoughts - Growth Mindset Art Project

❤️3. The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Pett & Rubinstein

FOCUS: making mistakes

Children will learn that it is okay to make mistakes and how to handle them. They will be encouraged to strive to do their personal best and use positive self-talk.

4 Activities in The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes book companion:

1. Mistake Journal Writing
2. "Mistakes Help Me!" Scenario Role Play Cards
3. Growth Mindset Coloring Pages & Quote Posters
4. Positive Self-Talk Bookmarks & Words of Encouragement Notes

❤️4. The Dot by Peter Reynolds

FOCUS: taking risks and trying new things

They will be encouraged to get started when they feel stuck and build self-esteem.

4 Activities in The Dot book companion:

1. "My Dot" Art Project
2. Something New Mobile Craft Activity
3. Positive Self-Talk & Affirmation Cards for a Mirror
4. "Making My Mark" Boardgame

❤️5. The Bad Seed by Jory John

FOCUS: making good choices

Children will understand the difference between good and bad choices, and learn to make good choices. They will be encouraged to self-reflect and grow after making mistakes or bad choices.

4 Activities in The Bad Seed book companion:

1. "I Will Grow" Sunflower Growth Mindset Craft Activity
2. Good versus Bad Choices Sorting Activity
3. Good Choice Bingo
4. "I'm Taking It One Day at a Time" Seed Craftivity

✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: the books, lessons, story activities, and digital activities.

✏️LESSONS:

There is a detailed lesson plan for each book, with “Book Chat” cards and questions to guide your discussion before, during, and after reading.

An interactive anchor chart and writing activity are also included, focusing on the social-emotional skills presented in the book and encouraging children to express their thinking.

✏️STORY ACTIVITIES:

Each book has 4 follow-up activities to build upon the book’s social-emotional lesson. A fun variety of activities are included for independent, partner, and small group use.

✏️DIGITAL ACTIVITIES:

Every book companion comes with a digital anchor chart, writing template, and at least 2 digital activities. These are ready in Google Slides™ for use in Google Classroom™.

❤️Suggestions on How to Use:

• Each lesson starts with a book chat that continues during and after reading a book. There are questions included to guide your discussion.
• There is an anchor chart idea provided to enhance the book’s lesson.
• A follow-up writing activity can be used to extend the discussion.
• There are 4 activities for each children’s book. Some include digital options.
• I suggest reading 1 book per week and doing the lesson. Use the extra activities to reinforce the topic the story covers throughout the week.
• Differentiated templates included. Please choose what fits best with your students’ abilities and needs.
• The lessons and activities work great for after morning meetings or end of the day lessons, school counselors and classroom teachers, and children in K-2.

Don’t own a copy of a book? No problem! Safelinks to video recordings of books being read aloud are included, as well as a book list of more emotional awareness books to use during your lessons.

DISCLAIMER: The video links to the read-aloud and supplemental lesson content are subject to change at any time. Proud to be Primary is not the creator of these videos, and therefore the links may be removed by the creators or authors of the content at any time at their discretion. If you find a broken link in the resource, please let us know by leaving a Q&A, and try searching YouTube for an alternate video to watch instead. Read alouds online are also available for teachers via the library website Hoopla.

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Looking for more Social-Emotional Learning lessons and activities? Check out the curriculum that is needed in ALL classrooms -> The BEST-SELLING mind+heart SEL curriculum available for K-2 and grades 3-5. This curriculum would make the perfect addition to your SEL instruction with the book companions included in this bundle!

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