Lesson Plan 1: Failure Happens

Failing at things is a universal experience in life, and yet we often feel devastated when it happens to us. In this episode, we look at how our failures affect our self-worth and reframe how we can think about them more positively.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 55 min

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Note that there are different types of failures and understand how they each affect us.
• Acknowledge that making mistakes and having setbacks is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.
• Practice resilience by trying things without fear of failure holding them back.

Lesson includes:

• 10 minute workshop video 
• “The Hidden Benefits of Failure” worksheet (Printable)
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• Would a world without failure be something positive or negative? Why?
• Why do you think people often make the jump from “I failed” to “I am a failure”? Why is this an unhelpful and, even, destructive way of thinking?

Materials required (not included):

• Screen & speakers for viewing video

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.