Growth Mindset
What kinds of things grow?
Plants, animals, humans, brains, feet.
Is this a growth mindset or fixed mindset?
"I’m getting smarter every day."
Growth Mindset
Fill in the blank. Being mindful is being in the ________ moment.
Present
What does it mean to grow?
To get bigger, smarter, stronger, faster, kinder, etc. To improve!
Is this a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?
"I can't do anything right."
Fixed Mindset
True or False. When you are practicing mindfulness, you are NOT worrying about what happened yesterday or what will happen tomorrow. You are focused on the present moment.
True!
True or False. Our brains can grow.
True!
Is this growth mindset or fixed mindset?
"This is good enough."
Fixed Mindset
Being mindful means using our five senses. What are our five senses? Please list them.
Touch, Taste, Sight, Smell, Hearing
What does growth mindset mean?
Having a growth mindset means having an open mind and trying new things, even when they are hard. It means not giving up and seeing the positives in every situation.
Is this growth mindset or fixed mindset?
"This is too hard."
If it is fixed, how can you change it to make it a growth mindset statement?
Fixed Mindset
Examples: "I'm going to try my best." or "I can do hard things."
Give an example of a time you practiced mindfulness, either in our sessions, in school, or at home.
Club: Nature Walk, Five Senses Activity, Wheel of Choice Activity
What does it mean to have a fixed mindset?
Come up with a growth mindset statement and a fixed mindset statement.
Growth Mindset Examples: "Mistakes help me learn." "I can do hard things."
Fixed Mindset Examples: "I will never get better." "I can't do this!" "This is too hard!"
Give an example of a way you can be mindful at school.
Paying attention and listening to the teacher.
Being kind to peers/classmates.
Following directions.
Doing my work.