Growth vs fixed mindset activities

Looking for back to school Growth Mindset activities? I have compiled my very favorite Growth Mindset activities and read alouds for you to use for back to school or anytime during the school year!

I don't know about you, but one of the reasons I wanted to become a teacher is because I find the "aha" moment (also known as the "lightbulb" moment) so exhilarating. I love it when a student finally understands something he has found difficult in the past. I feel a rush seeing the delight on a child's face when she masters a topic in class. Oh, the triumph! But some students, and you know you've had a few, are so beaten down by past failures that the "I can't" attitude is difficult to break…

Mindset can be fixed or growth. Read these statements on a printable or in digital from and determine if they are fixed mindset or growth mindset.

Find out if you have a fixed or growth mindset by taking this easy quiz. Learn about the signs of having each mindset in different areas of your life, and how to develop a growth mindset:

I love to start the year with Peter H. Reynold's books like The Dot and Ish. Both books are great for teaching kids that it is okay to take risks and make mistakes. Those books also go very well with

Principal: Growth Mindset Is Making a Difference at Munford Elementary | Blog | Alabama Best Practices Center

Looking to introduce Growth Mindset to your students? Check out these easy and FREE activities to introduce growth mindset in the classroom!

Growth mindset activities that you can use to encourage elementary students in the classroom or counseling. Examples include children's books, growth conferences, vision boards, success chains, and more.

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I know this is supposed to be a growth mindset for children... but I think we could ALL use this throughout life! We all need a little reminder of our capabilities. :)