Growth Mindset

Fixed Mindset VS. Growth Mindset

I'll stick to what I know. Either I'm good at it or I'm not.

It is fine the way it is. There is nothing to review or change.

This is a waste of time; there is a lot to figure out.

It's easier to give up. I'm not very smart.

This work is boring. No one likes to do it.

It's easier for him or her. They were born smart.

DESIRES

SKILLS

EFFORT

SETBACKS

FEEDBACK

TALENTED PEERS

I want to learn new things. I am eager to take risks.

Is this my best work? Is there something I can improve?

I know this will help me even though it is difficult.

I'll use another strategy. My mistakes help me learn.

I recognize areas I can grow and I know what to fix.

I wonder how they did that. I want to try and figure it out.

10 WHAT Questions to Develop

a Growth Mindset in Children


1. What did you do today that made you think hard?

2. What happened today that made you keep on going?

3. What can you learn from this?

4. What mistake did you make that taught you something?

5. What did you try hard at today?

6. What strategy are you going to try now?

7. What will you do to challenge yourself today?

8. What will you do to improve your work?

9. What will you do to improve your talent?

10. What will you do to solve this problem?