Embrace the Power of Yet with Our Summer-Themed Digital Escape Room
Looking for an engaging and meaningful activity to wrap up the school year or kick off summer learning? Our summer-themed digital escape room is the perfect way to help students build confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset—while having a whole lot of fun!
Through an interactive beach adventure, your students will learn the value of "The Power of Yet"—a key growth mindset concept—while solving puzzles, making choices, and practicing perseverance. Designed for elementary through middle school classrooms, this resource is perfect for teachers seeking a low-prep, high-impact activity that blends social-emotional learning with educational fun.
What Is a Growth Mindset?
A growth mindset, a term popularized by psychologist Carol Dweck, is the belief that intelligence and abilities are not fixed—they can be developed with effort, practice, and the right strategies. In contrast, a fixed mindset assumes that talent and intelligence are static traits.
Teaching students about growth mindset helps them:
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Embrace challenges
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Learn from feedback
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Persist through setbacks
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Celebrate progress over perfection
The Power of Yet
The phrase “I can’t do it... yet” is a powerful shift in thinking. It reminds students that learning is a journey. When students say “yet,” they give themselves permission to make mistakes, try again, and believe that success is possible with time and effort.
By embedding this idea into a fun, interactive game, students internalize the growth mindset message in a way that sticks.
Inside the Escape Room: A Beach Adventure That Builds Mindsets
In this digital escape room, students find themselves at a sunny beach where they’re challenged to collect hidden gold coins buried beneath colorful seashells. Each coin reveals a real-life scenario where students must decide between a growth mindset or fixed mindset response.
How It Works:
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Students click on seashells to uncover gold coins.
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Each coin presents a short scenario and three possible responses.
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Students read the options and choose the one that shows a growth mindset.
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Each correct choice brings them closer to “escaping” with all the coins.
This simple format keeps students actively engaged while reinforcing valuable life lessons.
Sample Scenarios:
Scenario 1: Math Struggles
Sarah just got her math test back, and it's not the grade she hoped for—even though she studied hard.
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a) "I'm just bad at math. There's no point trying anymore." (Fixed Mindset)
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b) "This is frustrating, but I know I can improve. I'll ask for help and keep practicing." (Growth Mindset)
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c) "I must have studied the wrong things. This test was impossible." (Fixed Mindset)
Scenario 2: Fear of Swimming
Aisha is at the pool. Her friends are swimming, but she's nervous about going into the deep end.
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a) "Swimming is too scary. I'll stay in the shallow water." (Fixed Mindset)
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b) "I can ask my friend to help or take lessons. It's okay to learn something new." (Growth Mindset)
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c) "I'll pretend I already know how to swim." (Fixed Mindset)
These relatable examples help students connect emotionally while practicing reflection and decision-making.
Why Teachers Love This Growth Mindset Escape Room
✅ Easy to Use
No complicated setup. Just download, assign, and let your students begin. Great for in-person or remote learning.
✅ Aligned with SEL Goals
Supports social-emotional learning by teaching perseverance, positive thinking, and self-awareness.
✅ Fun and Educational
The beach theme, interactive format, and challenge-based structure keep students engaged while reinforcing essential growth mindset principles.
✅ Great for Any Time of Year
Perfect for end-of-year wrap-ups, back-to-school icebreakers, summer programs, or anytime you want to encourage resilience and motivation.
Ready to Try It?
Help your students embrace challenges with confidence and curiosity. Bring the Power of Yet to life in your classroom with our summer-themed digital escape room!
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🌞 Great for grades 3–8 | Ready to use | Growth mindset made fun!
