Feelings/Emotions
This feeling might make you smile when something good happens.
Happy
This value means telling the truth.
Honesty
Self-talk
This is what you do when you try again after something doesn’t work the first time.
Persevering or trying again
Change this statement to a growth mindset statement:
I can't do this.
I can't do this yet!
You might feel this way when you lose a game or when things do not go according to plan.
Sad or disappointed
This value means being fair and following the rules.
Responsibility or fairness
Saying “I can try again” is an example of this kind of thinking.
Positive self-talk
A growth mindset helps you believe your brain can do this when you practice something, even if you feel like you're not good at that thing just yet.
Learn and grow!
Change this statement to a growth mindset statement:
I'm so bad at math, I'll never understand multiplication.
Math is hard for me right now, but with practice, it will get easier!
This feeling can make your face feel hot and your body tense when something seems unfair.
Angry
This value means caring about others feelings
Kindness
This mindset believes you can learn and improve with practice.
Growth mindset
True or false: Having a growth mindset does not help you to develop resiliency.
False! Having a growth mindset helps you persevere and become resilient in the midst of a challenge.
Change this statement to a growth mindset statement:
If I make a mistake, it means I'm not smart.
Making mistakes helps me learn and grow.
This feeling can happen when you are worried about a test or trying something new.
Nervous or anxious
This value means trying your best even when something is hard.
Perseverance
How can negative self-talk impact you?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: can create a fixed mindset, can cause you to feel negative emotions, etc.
True or false: Neuroplasticity is your brain's ability to learn, grow, and make new connections with repeated practice.
True
Change this statement to a growth mindset statement:
When people give me feedback, it feels like criticism.
I appreciate when people give me feedback. It helps me learn and grow.
This feeling happens when you understand how someone else feels and want to help them.
Empathy
This value means treating others the way you want to be treated
Respect
What is something you can say to yourself when you make a mistake and need to keep trying?
Answers may vary. Ideas include: Mistakes are an important part of learning and growing!
Name one benefit of having a growth mindset.
Answers can vary. Ideas include: It helps us have a positive mindset, it helps us overcome challenges, it helps us develop resiliency.
Change this statement to a growth mindset statement:
I'm too shy to speak in front of the class.
With practice, I can become more confident and improve my public speaking skills.