Growth mindset goal setting

Dr. Dweck developed the idea of fixed mindset and growth mindset to describe the underlying beliefs people have about learning and intelligence. Her theory is that when students believe they can...

As educators, we realize the value of goal setting and are constantly encouraging our students to dream big and set goals. What we often forget is that unless

Are you ready to take your success to the next level in 2024? Cultivating a growth mindset is essential for achieving your goals and reaching new heights. Check out these top 10 habits that will help you develop a powerful growth mindset and propel you towards success. Start implementing these habits today and watch how they transform your approach to challenges, opportunities, and personal development!

Having a growth mindset can be challenging when students start school. Kids will make mistakes, fail, and come face to face with obstacles during kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. We can teach them to have a growth mindset, persevere, and change their mindset. The Magical Yet is a top-notch growth mindset book for kids to help illustrate the power of "yet" and the importance of goal setting. You'll also enjoy FREE smart goal journal templates for your students in the classroom!

Do you incorporate growth mindset discussions in your classroom? We have made a concerted effort to keep students motivated by talking about how our mindset determines our ability to achieve success. And we have seen results! Our students are continuously putting forth effort and showing great determination. The sighs and choruses of "I can't" slowly but surely faded into 'a-has' and chants of "I'll keep trying!" One way to ensure that this becomes a central part of our classrooms is to make…

Need help developing a growth mindset? This printable growth mindset vs. fixed mindset activity is great for kids! In the left column are fixed mindset quotes that they can turn into growth mindset quotes and record in the right column. This simple growth mindset exercise is a great way to practice creating growth mindset quotes. Head on over and download this printable today!

Ahh, the New Year. A time for making hopeful promises in order to better ourselves… This year, I have a few students who struggle with self-confidence so I began looking into growth-mindset. …

Grow with Grit in your classroom. Teach your students how to have grit in your classroom and how grit is the action behind a growth mindset.

Having a growth mindset is all about self-belief. If you are determined to do something and you can stay focused and consistent to achieve it, despite all the distractions, this shows that you have developed a growth mindset. This blog will explain the meaning of a growth mindset and 15 ways in which you can develop a growth mindset within yourself.

The power of "yet"The power of "yet" Last year, my word was "finished." Students would always say they were "done" and I would reply, "you don't look like a cooked turkey to me. Let me know when you are finished." Not only did they look at me crazy, but it made them take an extra few minutes to look over their work. This year the word is yet!