Smart Ninja for Teens Lesson Plans

Smart Ninja for Teens – The Effort Over Intelligence (E.O.I.) Method
Being smart isn’t just about natural talent—it’s about effort, persistence, and learning from mistakes. This lesson plan empowers teens to shift their mindset from perfection to progress using the Smart Ninja E.O.I. method: Effort Over Intelligence. Teens explore how practice, asking questions, reframing struggles, and trying again lead to real growth.

These worksheets include:

• Learning the E.O.I. Method: Effort matters more than being "naturally good"

• Self-reflection prompts about perseverance, growth mindset, and confidence

• Group discussions and roleplay on failure, resilience, and learning from mistakes

• Writing activities to set effort-based goals and reframe challenges

• Real-life scenario responses and journal prompts

This is a 22 page high-resolution digital download (pdf).

Letter size 8.5"x11"