Thursday, April 2, 2020

Mini-Lesson #14- Growth Mindset!

How is learning at home going for you?  What kind of mindset do you have around learning?  Not sure what I'm talking about?  Check out today's video!


Follow Up Activities: 
  • Need proof that you can change and grow your brain?  Watch this video on neuroplasticity and start rewiring your brain today!  
  • Look at the statements below.  Try to identify which statements are growth mindset thinking and which are fixed.  Fixed mindset statements see talent and intelligence as something that can't be changed even through hard work and dedication.  Having a growth mindset means that you believe that you can grow and improve in any area with hard work and dedication.  
    • I've never been good at this anyway
    • I'll try again tomorrow.
    • I can't make this any better.
    • This is too hard.  I give up!
    • This is hard but I can do hard things.
    • I don't know how to do this yet.  I'm going to ask for help.
    • I'll never be as good at math as my sister.
    • I'm going to use a different strategy to figure this out.
    • Challenges help me to grow.
    • I don't want to make a mistake because that will mean I'm not smart.
    • I am the smartest person in my class. 
    • I would rather focus on the things that I am good at. 
    • Learning new things is fun and exciting.
  • You can learn anything!  What do you want to learn during this time?  How do you want to grow and challenge yourself?  Watch this AWESOME video for inspiration!  

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