Read alouds in the growth oriented classroom are a powerful way for students to learn how to set goals and create a plan for achieving them. Teaching by way of a mentor text helps learners to see how people who set and achieve goals demonstrate perseverance and grit through the process.聽 Goal setting is not easy for everyone. In addition, our friends may feel defeated or overwhelmed when they set goals and think of the stamina and grit … [Read more...]
Goal Setting With Elementary Students
Hello Friend! In my growth minded classroom student goal setting and reflection is routine practice. Prior planning, achievement, and reflection of goals make new challenges even more achievable since students have a clear understanding that their continued efforts will lead to success. Goals come in many forms; they may be purely academic, social, or goals even may have to do with character building. All students need to be explicitly … [Read more...]
The Best Growth Mindset Picture Books
Hello Friend! Growth Mindset! When students believe that dedication and hard work can change their performance in school, they grow to become resilient, successful students. Even at such a young age, it is essential for us to teach our students that their intelligence can be grown or developed with persistence and effort. Last year I saw a huge shift in my student's determination and effort as I worked hard to build a growth mindset … [Read more...]
Increasing Achievement through Relationships
Hi Friend! Today I want to share my #teacherheart. I don't know about you but social media gets me down. As I scroll through my Instagram and Facebook feed and look at all the beautiful classroom designs, projects, bulletin boards, and decor and I often feel overwhelmed and even full of envy. I start to wonder... Am I good enough? What am I doing wrong? How does she/he do it all? I need to work harder... Then I remind myself of this … [Read more...]
Growth Mindset Lessons and Activities
Hello Friend! Do your students struggle academically? Are they afraid of challenges? Are they afraid of not being smart? Are you ready to motivate your students to believe in themselves and increase achievement with growth mindset lessons?When students believe that dedication and hard work can change their performance in school, they grow to become resilient, successful students. Even at such a young age, it is essential for us to … [Read more...]
Pattern Block Logic Puzzles
Hello Friend! How do you challenge your friends to persevere through challenging tasks? I'm always looking for ways to help my first graders to have a growth mindset in everything they do. Teaching growth mindset this year has made a HUGE difference in my students as I see them using self talk to solve problems and encouraging each other with the power of YET! Today I have a #growthmindset FREE resource to share with you at the bottom of this … [Read more...]
