Growth Mindset

We recently discussed mindset at a professional development meeting.  I came across this parent resource and thought it was definitely worth sharing!  These are things that teachers are doing and saying at school. I believe that students will greatly benefit from hearing the same positive dialogue at home.  

What is growth mindset?  -Believing that intelligence is not fixed

(Click here for parent handout)

Sarah Gardner has made a useful handout that explains growth mindset very clearly.  
She explains how parents can:
1) Talk about it
2) Praise the process 
3) Tell your child that the brain can grow
4) Help your child change his/her dialogue
5) Encourage failure (learn to persevere)