Makinmistakes OOP's Invention Lab | SEL Project-Based Themed Unit for Grades 3–5
MakinMistakes Oop's Invention | Growth Mindset & Creative Problem-Solving SEL Unit
Looking for a ready-to-go SEL unit that turns “oops” into opportunities?
Welcome to MakinMistakes Town, a playful, project-based unit for grades 3–5 that teaches students how to reframe mistakes, spark creativity, and build resilience.
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What’s Included in the MakinMistakes Oop's Invention SEL Unit:
✔️ 5 Connected, Themed SEL Lessons for Grades 3–5
– Each with clear, step-by-step teacher instructions
– Lessons stack on each other for deeper reflection
✔️ Lesson Video & Discussion Guide
– Short animated intro to MakinMistakes Town
– Prompts for “What makes a mistake?” and “Can mistakes be good?”
✔️ “Oops! Now It’s a Product” Imagination Challenge
– Design worksheet for invention name, purpose, and the happy accident that created it
✔️ Mini Invention Prototype Building
– Shoebox-sized craft plan and materials list
– Tips for guiding students through trial, error, and iteration
✔️ MakinMistakes Town Invention Fair Kit
– Display labels, peer-feedback forms, and celebration ideas
✔️ Printable Family Letter
– Engage caregivers with home activities: Celebrate Mistakes & “Oops” Cooking Challenge
✔️ Modifications & Extensions
– Differentiation suggestions for diverse learners
– Alternative reflection formats (visual, written, partner-share)
Student Outcomes & SEL Skills:
Students will:
– Understand mistakes as learning springboards
– Practice creative problem-solving through playful invention
– Build growth mindset language (“yet,” “try again,” “what if…”)
– Reflect on resilience, perseverance, and “happy accidents”
– Showcase learning in a collaborative Invention Fair
Perfect For:
✔️ SEL blocks or character-education lessons
✔️ Morning meetings that need a spark of curiosity
✔️ STEAM integration with an emotional-learning twist
✔️ Small-group counseling on confidence and risk-taking
✔️ Family engagement nights or homework extension
MakinMistakes Oop's Invention Unit blends hands-on fun with powerful mindset shifts. Help your students turn every “oops” into “aha!” moments.
Grab your copy and build a classroom culture that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and resilient thinkers!
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