Brenda Cain-Website Intro
Book Talks
All the Way to the Top by Bay
Nana Akua Goes to School by Walker
The Oldest Student by Hubbard
My Powerful Hair by Lindstrom
Big by Harrison
Manjhi Moves a Mountain by Churnin
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It began with a Page by Maclear
The Floating Field by Riley
How to Solve a Problem by Shiraishi
The Rough Patch by Lies
The Green Piano by Flack
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Survivor Tree by Colleen
Flight School by Judge
Six Dots by Bryant
The Undefeated by Alexander
A Walk in the Words by Talbott
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Fauja Singh Keeps Going by Singh
The Most Magnificent Thing by Spires
The Fire of Stars by Larson
After the Fall by Santat
Mesmerized by Rockliff
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight by Bryant
How could [character] have made the task more challenging?
What other strategies could [character] try?
How do you think [character] will/could solve their problem?
Does [character] have a fixed or growth mindset? Explain.
Why do you think [character] fears trying something new?
What could [character] do differently next time?
How did [character] use failure to create success?
What can [character] learn from their mistake?
Did [character] ask for help when they needed it? Would it have made a difference?
Clear and simple language might help you connect the mindsets for your students.
The guru of Growth Mindsets shares a bit about her research and findings.
Quick review of what is meant when you say Growth Mindset.