Lesson Supports: Growth Mindset, Problem Solving, and¨Teamwork
Narwhal's lessons surrounding the theme of Growth Mindset teach students how to embrace challenges as opportunities to grow. By learning and practicing concepts such as grit, determination, and teamwork, students develop key skills that will help them learn and grow in an academic and social environment. When students are encouraged to learn from their mistakes and ask for help, they can more confidently navigate challenges that come their way.
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*This curriculum is a digital download only.
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Kevin U.★★★★★
I love that this unit uses the narwhal theme to make growth mindset concepts click for my kids. The problem-solving activities got them actually working together instead of giving up.
Hazel R.★★★★★
My third graders were struggling with fixed mindsets, but the lesson on embracing challenges turned things around completely. The problem-solving activities are structured enough that I can use them with minimal prep, and the teamwork exercises have significantly improved group projects.
Steven★★★★★
The discussion prompts really got my fifth graders thinking about how mistakes help us learn. I appreciated how the teamwork activities were built right into the problem-solving lessons, saving me prep time.
Leo O.★★★★★
My class struggled with group work, but the teamwork activities in this unit really changed how they communicate. Those lesson supports about handling challenges made a huge difference in how my students approach difficult problems.
Edward X.★★★★★
The growth mindset posters included are a great visual reminder during lessons, and my students loved the teamwork activities. It made teaching problem-solving skills straightforward and engaging for the whole class.
Sofia Z.★★★★★
My fifth graders really got into the teamwork activity where they had to solve a problem together, and I saw them start using "not yet" when they got stuck. The lesson plans are laid out well enough that I didn't need to prep much beforehand.
Samuel★★★★★
The lesson supports section clearly outlines how to teach embracing challenges, and my students are finally applying that mindset during group work. I noticed a real shift in how they handle tough problems after just a few days with this unit.
Violet A.★★★★★
My third graders were struggling with giving up on hard tasks, but the teamwork challenges in this unit finally got them to support each other instead of quitting. The lesson on embracing challenges really clicked during our science experiment this week.
Olivia★★★★☆
The lesson structure is straightforward and easy to follow, which saved me prep time. I just wish there were a few more hands-on activity options for younger students.
Timothy E.★★★★☆
The problem-solving activities were a hit during our morning meetings. I just wish the digital format included more ready-to-print worksheets for independent work.
