Facing Our Fears - Growth Mindset Lesson
Help students build a growth mindset and face their fears with this engaging, no-prep SEL lesson inspired by Monsters Inc.
This story-based social-emotional learning lesson is designed to support students in developing confidence, resilience, and emotional awareness through meaningful discussion, hands-on activities, and reflection. Students will explore how to overcome fears, take risks, and approach challenges with a growth mindset.
A built-in modification supports 5th-grade students as they prepare for the transition to middle school, making this lesson both impactful and developmentally responsive.
Perfect for school counselors, classroom teachers, small groups, and whole-class SEL instruction—just print and go!
What’s Included:
- Counselor Script
- Engaging Student Activities
- Discussion Questions
- Exit Tickets
- Extension Activities
- Suggested Movie Clips
Bundle & Savings:
This lesson is part of the Storybook SEL Vol. 1 Bundle—available for just $12! That’s like getting one of the lessons FREE, making it an incredible value for ready-to-use, engaging SEL instruction.
This resource is intended for individual classroom use only.
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This resource is inspired by popular stories and is intended for educational use. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with The Walt Disney Company or any of its subsidiaries.
