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SHIFT FAILURE lesson plans and classroom resources for

Grades
5-8

Shifting failure from shame to
confidence and learning:
5 unique lessons

In these 5 lesson plans, students will explore a growth versus fixed mindset, be inspired by stories of failure from celebrated Canadians, discover how to move from failure to innovation, tackle a problem-based challenge and reflect on what they’ve learned along the way.

Lesson Plans + Classroom Resources

From failure to success: Inspire your students with these fascinating stories.

We’ve created this video series to inspire you and your students. It features renowned people from diverse fields who have failed, sometimes repeatedly, and by persevering and staying positive, they used what they learned from their experience to achieve extraordinary success. Check back frequently, as we will be adding more stories throughout the year.

Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell down and gCrackert back up again.
Nelson
Mandela