Brain Bends Lesson Plan 1
A comprehensive teacher guide for Session 1, detailing objectives, materials, and a timed instructional flow for teaching flexible thinking.
Think Outside the Box Warmup
A quick, creative warm-up activity to encourage students to think of multiple possibilities and stretch their mental flexibility.
Brain Bends Slide Deck
A 5-slide visual presentation introducing the concept of flexible thinking vs. stuck thinking, including benefits and real-world relevance.
Teacher Script Flexible Thoughts
A teacher script providing the narration and discussion prompts for the Session 1 slide deck.
Flexible Thinking Scenarios Activity
An activity worksheet with social and academic scenarios where students practice identifying multiple interpretations and responses.
My Flexible Mind Cooldown
A quick reflection cool-down for students to identify a personal goal for using flexible thinking.
Growth Mindset Journal Prompt
A journal prompt for students to reflect on a past setback and apply flexible thinking to reframe their reaction.