This week we have started learning about the difference between having a “growth mindset” and a “fixed mindset.” A growth mindset helps you overcome challenges with positive thoughts like “I can do this” or “I may need to try something new to solve this problem.” Having a fixed mindset means you believe you can’t get any better at something. We are going to aim to have growth mindsets when we encounter something hard or new to us!
To help introduce this concept we read The Dot by Peter Reynolds which is about a girl who believes that at first she can’t make beautiful art, but if she believes in herself she can create something great. After we read the book, each student made their own “dot” which is now displayed outside our classroom!
