Growth Mindset
What are some feelings you might have that need changing to have a Growth Mindset?
Anger, disappointment, sadness, regret, jealousy...etc.
Name one way to solve a problem effectively?
Walk away, talk it out, get an adult...
What are two coping skills we can use at school?
Breathing. Finding a quiet space. 5-4-3-2-1. Colouring, writing or reading.
I can't do this!
I can give this a try.
How do we show respect at school?
Listen to others. Do our work.
Why are mistakes okay?
They help us learn and grow. Everyone makes mistakes.
Two of your friends are arguing what to do during free time, what can you suggest to help?
Set a timer to take turns. Do something else completely. Do the activities by themselves or with others.
Emotional awareness: how do you know you are getting mad?
What does anger feel like? Tense.
I am no good at sports.
I can give it my best try.
How do we show respect to our friends?
Treat them how we want to be treated.
Does having a Growth Mindset take practice? If so, why?
Yes. We learn as we go through different things and we can get better with practice.
What is NOT an appropriate way to solve a problem?
Pushing/ hitting/ kicking someone else. Yelling in someone's face.
What is a challenge to using or trying to use a coping skill?
In a public/ crowded space, not comfortable, hard to focus. Feelings stronger than what was practiced for the coping skill.
My artwork is terrible. I should just throw it awaay.
It's okay to make mistakes but I can also try my best.
How do we show respect in a conversation?
Not interrupting. Having eye contact. Listening and focusing on what is being said.
Why might having a Growth Mindset be hard?
Feelings like disappointments and doubt are hard feelings to change.
Claire is having a hard time telling her friend she does not like to be bossed around. What can she do?
Ask her friend to talk. Get an adult to help with what to say.
Emotional awareness: what does it feel like when you are worried?
Can't sit still. Stomach has 'butterflies'. Hard to focus.
This test is too hard, I am going to fail it.
I can do hard things. We've been practicing this stuff in class.
What does not show respect at school?
Yelling. Interrupting. Being rude to students or teachers. Not respecting the school building.
What is growth mindset?
We can improve by changing our thoughts to positive thought and practice.
Gary is having problems with a friend on an online game. What can Gary do to solve this problem?
Let a parent/ adult know. Talk to the friend. Do not play games with that friend.
What is the purpose of a coping skill?
To help maintain a level of calm or help regain a level of calm or focus.
I have no friends, everyone hates me.
I can treat others how I want to be treated and invite someone to play.
Give an example of when you've used respect?
Example.