The Growth Mindset is something I focus on a lot with my students. This is a concept that was developed by Carol Dweck and I have a growing interest in it. Below you will see her definition of what the concept is as well as some links on how to carry over the concept at home.
Students will be working on an SEL Journal and "The Big Life Journal" each week in class. These are a great opportunity for them to connect writing with real-world topics as well as confidence building exercises.
“In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment,” - Dweck