Fixed Vs. Growth Mindset
A fixed mindset says " I cannot do this." What would a growth mindset say instead?
What is the first step in solving a problem?
What is making sure you're already calm?
(not part of answer but after you are calm, THEN you identify what the problem is)
What is one physical sign that you're starting to get angry?
What are: tight muscles, faster breathing, blood getting hot, body getting hot, clenched fist, tight chest.
What do we call the ability to recognize how you feel?
What is: Emotional awareness?
What is a coping skill?
What is a strategy that helps you stay calm and handle difficult feelings?
If someone gives up the moment something gets hard, what type of mindset are they showing?
What is a fixed mindset?
If 2 classmates want the same computer, what is one fair solution?
What is take turns using a timer or one friend uses it the next day instead of today?
Before reacting when you're angry, what strategy helps you slow down?
What are taking deep breaths, using positive self-talk, and visualizing our happy place?
Your stomach feels wiggly and you keep fidgeting. What emotion might you be feeling?
Name one coping skill you can use quietly in class.
What are: Deep breathing, counting to ten, visualization.
You get a low grade on a quiz. What's one growth-mindset action you could take next?
What is: look at what you missed, ask for help, and study in a new way?
when you feel stuck, what is one strategy you can use to think of solutions?
What is brainstorm multiple ideas without judging them?
Why is walking away sometimes the best choice when you're angry?
What is: it gives you time to cool down and stop the situation from getting worse?
Why is it helpful to name your feelings?
What is: Naming them helps you understand them and choose the right coping strategy.
Why can talking to a trusted adult be a strong coping tool?
What is: They can help you feel supported and think through solutions?
Why is the word "yet" powerful when talking about learning new things?
What is: it reminds you that abilities can grow and change with effort?
Why is it important to think about the consequences of a solution before choosing it?
What is so you can pick the option that works best and doesn't cause new problems?
Is you said something mean while angry, what is an appropriate repair step afterward?
What is apologize and explain what you will try to do differently next time?
What’s the difference between feeling frustrated and feeling angry?
What is- frustrated means things aren’t working the way you want; anger is a stronger, more intense feeling?
Which coping skill uses your imagination to calm your mind?
What are - Visualization or imagining a peaceful place?
A friend says, "You're either born good at math or bad at math." How would you respond using a growth mindset?
What is explain that skills grow with practice and everyone can improve with effort and strategies?
You and a partner disagree on how to do a project. What is a high level problem solving move you can make?
What is listen to their idea, explain your thinking, and combine both ideas into a compromise?
You feel yourself getting angry during group work because someone talked over you. What's a strong self-regulation skill you can use?
What are pause before reacting, taking deep breaths, and calmly saying something like "I wan't finished speaking."
A classmate says they feel “mixed up” — excited and scared at the same time. What is this called?
What is having mixed or complex emotions.
You’re overwhelmed and about to cry. What is a multi-step coping plan you could use?
What are: Pause, breathe slowly, identify the feeling, use a strategy like positive self-talk, and ask for help if needed?