Mindset Basics
Yes!
Good!
What might your body do when you feel nervous?
Heart beats faster, sweaty hands, butterflies, upset stomach
What is one thing that you can do when something feels too hard?
Keep trying!
You cant solve a problem. Do you give up or try again?
Try again
What is the opposite of growth mindset?
Fixed mindset
What should you do when you make a mistake?
Learn from it and try again
Name one feeling you might have when something is difficult.
Frustrated, nervous, worried, upset, confused
Name two people you could ask for help at school.
Teacher, classmate, educational assistant
Your friend finishing their work before you. Does that mean they are smarter than you?
No, everyone learns at a different pace.
What word can you add to "i cant do this" to make it a growth mindset statement?
Yet!
True or False
Making a mistake means you're not smart
False! Everyone including adults make mistakes.
What can you do if you feel frustrated when learning?
What does asking for help show?
That you are using a strategy to help yourself.
You make a mistake while reading aloud in front of the class, what should you do?
Correct yourself and keep reading
What does having a growth mindset mean?
Believing in yourself. Knowing you can improve with practice.
You get a math question wrong. What are two things you could do next?
Check you work, ask for help, try another strategy
Your heart is racing and you feel like giving up. What might your body be telling you?
That you're feeling stressed, nervous, or frustrated
You don’t understand the instructions. What could you do?
Ask someone to explain again.
You are struggling with a new activity and your friend says "I cant do it." What could you say to them?
"You cant do it yet! Lets try together"
What is the difference between growth and fixed mindset?
Growth- Believes in the ability to improve
Fixed- Believes they cant improve
Why is making mistakes an important part of learning?
Mistakes show us what we need to practice and help our brain grow.
Why is it important to recognize your feelings and your body clues when learning something challenging?
So you can understand your emotions and choose a strategy that works for you.
Name three strategies you can use when you feel like giving up.
Take a break, ask for help, practice, break it into smaller steps, use positive self talk.
You studied for a spelling test but didnt get the mark you wanted. How could you use growth mindset to improve for next time?
Think of what was difficult, practice the words you missed, ask for help, try again.