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Last updated

23 June 2025

pptx, 8.13 MB
pptx, 8.13 MB

Description
This engaging, pupil-led resource helps children understand and reflect on what effort really means. Using a chocolate bar metaphor and visual effort scales, learners explore the idea that effort isn’t about being the best — it’s about trying your best. Through discussion tasks, relatable scenarios, and creative activities, children learn to identify, describe, and evaluate different levels of effort — including their own. Ideal for developing growth mindset, emotional literacy, and metacognitive awareness.

How to Use

  1. Start with the question: “What does effort mean to you?” Pupils complete a peer interview task using a 3-chunk chocolate visual. 2. Introduce the visuals: Share the Chocolate Bar of Effort and Effort Thermometer to spark discussion. 3. Explore scenarios: Use real-life learning situations to analyse different effort levels. 4. Encourage deep reflection: Use structured discussion and a pupil voice grid to reflect on effort barriers and motivators. 5. Create a class display: Pupils co-construct a visual showing how effort evolves — from caterpillar to butterfly.

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Growth Mindset Health and Wellbeing

Includes: Circle of Control | Effort Steps | Zones of Learning Perfect for Primary 4–7 | Health & Wellbeing | Growth Mindset | Resilience Building Product Description Empower your learners with the emotional tools they need to succeed! This Glow Up Growth Mindset Bundle is designed to build resilience, increase self-awareness, and boost learner agency across the classroom. Whether you're launching a new health and wellbeing topic, introducing reflective thinking, or embedding strategies into daily practice, this trio will transform how learners view challenge and effort. With clear visuals, engaging activities, and differentiated supports, these tools help children understand what they can control, how to manage their effort, and what it means to step outside their comfort zone. What's Included 1. Circle of Control Pack - Editable PowerPoint Presentation - My Circle Toolkit Worksheet (Editable + Printable) - A3 Poster Set — "What I Can Control / What I Can’t Control" + Circle Visual - Class Scenario Activity Table 2. Effort Steps Pack - Effort Steps PowerPoint explaining 5-tier scale - Fraction Bar Visuals – Showing effort as a chocolate bar from 1/5 to 5/5 - Cocoon-to-Butterfly Evolution Chart — 5-Stage Effort Metaphor - Class Reflection Activities + Visual Tracker Templates 3. Zones of Learning Pack - Interactive PowerPoint exploring Safe, Challenge, and Panic Zones - Zones Wall Display Posters - Scenario Sorting Task (Mild to Hot) - Reflection Templates — What zone am I in? What helps me get to my Challenge Zone? How to Use This Bundle Start with a Mini-Series Introduce each concept as a standalone mini-lesson over three weeks, building on prior understanding (e.g. Week 1 = Circle of Control, Week 2 = Effort Steps, Week 3 = Zones of Learning). Embed into Daily Practice Display the posters around the room as visual prompts. Use the worksheets during morning meetings, reflection time, or wellbeing journals. Use for Check-Ins & Coaching When learners are stuck, emotional, or disengaged, refer back to the toolkit: - “Is this in your control?” - “What effort step are you on?” - “Which zone are you currently in?”

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