Growth Mindset
Is this a growth mindset or a fixed mindset statement?
I will NEVER get this right!
Fixed Mindset
Name 5 feelings.
Sad, Happy, Mad, Tired, Worried, Proud, Anxious, Excited, Bored, Frustrated, Confused, Surprised, etc.
Make an "I feel" statement from this scenario.
You have more chores than your sibling.
I feel frustrated when I have more chores than my sibling.
Describe a time that you were kind.
Amazing!
What is my favorite color?
Purple
Is this a growth mindset or a fixed mindset statement?
I can do this!
Growth Mindset
When can you use coping skills?
Any time
Make an "I feel" statement from this scenario.
You got a bad grade on test you studied very hard for.
I feel disappointed when I get a bad grade on a test I studied hard for.
Diana saw a picture of a celebrity on Instagram and immediately felt bad about her own looks. Diana has ___ self-esteem.
Low Self-Esteem
How long have I been a counselor at Otis?
3 years
Is this a growth mindset or a fixed mindset statement?
I got a bad grade on my spelling test. I'll never be good at spelling.
Fixed Mindset
Name 2 coping skills you can use at school.
Deep breaths, drink water, talk to someone, eat a snack, play outside, ask for a break.
Make an "I feel" statement from this scenario.
Your friend had a birthday party and didn't invite you.
I feel sad and left out when you have a birthday party and don't invite me.
Gabriel brought in his collection of butterflies for show-in-tell and the other kids began to tease him. Gabriel brushed off their comments and continued sharing his interests with a huge smile on his face. Gabriel has ____ self-esteem.
High Self-Esteem
How many windows does Mrs. Jordan's office have?
2 windows
Basketball is just too hard.
I can get better at basketball if I keep practicing.
Name 3 coping skills you can use at home.
Deep breaths, drink water, talk to someone, eat a snack, play outside, ask for a break, take a nap, cry, play with playdoh, take a shower, listen to music, etc.
Make an "I feel" statement from this scenario.
You're going to Cedar Point this weekend.
I feel excited because I'm going to Cedar Point this weekend!
To earn these points, each member of your team has to give themselves a compliment.
I loved that!
I have 2 cats. What is one of their names?
Binx and Echo
Change this statement into a growth mindset statement.
I keep making mistakes. I hate myself.
I keep making mistakes but I can learn from them, I just keep getting better!
What is a bad coping skill?
Something that you do to try and make yourself feel better but it doesn't work and it causes harm to yourself or others.
ex. hitting yourself, throwing things, saying mean words, picking on others
Why is it important to use "I feel" statements?
Using "I feel" statements helps others understand what we are feeling and why we feel that way without blaming. It gives us the opportunity to build stronger friendships.
Choose 2 people from your team to come up and act out a way to show kindness.
That was amazing!
What Fremont elementary school did I attend?
Croghan