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I don't know about you, but one of the reasons I wanted to become a teacher is because I find the "aha" moment (also known as the "lightbulb" moment) so exhilarating. I love it when a student finally understands something he has found difficult in the past. I feel a rush seeing the delight on a child's face when she masters a topic in class. Oh, the triumph! But some students, and you know you've had a few, are so beaten down by past failures that the "I can't" attitude is difficult to break through. In college, I remember learning about the growth mindset vs. the fixed mindset. If someone has a fixed mindset, she believes that some people are smart and some are not. Period. (Oftentimes, this person also feels that she is not smart.) If a person has a growth mindset, she believes that people can improve and get better at things. (Thus, she can improve and get better at things.) There's a chart floating around the interwebs (I've seen it pop up on both Pinterest and Twitter.) It's a way to move kids from a fixed mindset into a growth mindset way of thinkin'. I love this! I love it so much that I made a copy to put in my classroom. But then I stepped back and thought a little more about doing that. Here was my inner dialogue: What if this just becomes visual clutter? Well, I'll go over it the first few days of school. That will be nice. But what if they don't listen to you? Well, they are going to be precious little angels and hang on every word I say. They won't be so rude to ignore me! Okay, but what if they are just pretending to listen, but it doesn't really sink in? Well, then... I will just... Um... You see... I'll... I'm quite used to having two sides of my brain debating and having an inner dialogue. Does this only happen to me? I digress... So, I didn't want this to just be visual clutter. I want this to make an impact. So, in order to do that, I want the students to get more involved in this chart. I typed it up in a sweet little document like this. I want to spend some time - on one of the first days of school - to go over this. I want the kids to know the difference between fixed and growth mindset. I want the students to know that after I failed the "gifted test" twice in 5th grade, I found myself STUCK in the fixed mindset. Those kids were smart. Obviously, I was not. Add in the fact that I really struggled with math in middle school and high school, and I was convinced I was no longer part of the "smart kids club." Then, in college, I started to move over toward a growth mindset. With unbelievably hard work, I went from being a failing math student to making a 99 average in statistics and a 101 average in an environmental logarithms class. WHAT ON EARTH? I found out that it was true. It IS possible to get better at things. If I can become smart at math, then by gosh, anybody could! The growth mindset is for real, y'all. So I want the kids to recognize the things they think and say. Those things are in the left column. I want them to brainstorm with partners or in small groups how they could CHANGE THEIR THINKING into a growth mindset point of view! If they work on putting together a growth mindset list of things they could say instead of that "stinkin' thinkin'" - well, they might be more likely to use those phrases. Later in the year, if I hear someone say, "I can't do this math problem," or "I can't understand this book," then I can gently say, "Hey, love, why don't you turn this into a growth mindset phrase? What can you say instead?" I'm hoping that having a REAL dialogue about this with the kids - and letting them discuss it with each other - will make this an idea that lasts all year. Have you seen this chart floating around? Do you teach your kids how to think in a growth mindset frame of mind? Tell us what you do! (Oh, and if you want a free copy of this chart for your students to use in your classroom, you can download it here.)

Keep your day organized and on track at home with these schedule cards! For many, this may seem like a difficult task because we associate home with rest, fun, and procrastination. So changing that mindset may be challenging for some. That is why I created these at-home schedule cards for kids and adults. These schedule cards are meant to help kids and adults keep the structure they need to increase their productivity at home. Establishing a schedule with the specific task that you need to accomplish within a time frame will have you manage your time and take control of your day. No more dead hours wasted doing nothing because you didn't plan ahead. And, kids will always have clear expectations of what they need to do throughout the day. Home Schedule Cards for Kids and Adults include: 44 Home Schedule Cards for Adults Coffee break Breakfast Lunch Dinner Tea time Snack Reading Journaling Work time Exercise Meditate Music Free time Tv time Spa Go outside Phone time Grocery shopping Laundry Cleaning Date night Art time Movie Internet surf Get dressed Pet time Prayer Phone call Wakeup Bed time Bath time Morning routine Night routine Vitamins Me time Errands Game night Pickup kids Study time marketing Blog time Video recording/editing Podcast Planning 28 Home Schedule Cards for Kids Wakeup Bed time Bath time Get dressed Brush hair Brush teeth Clean room Make bed Wash face Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack Homework Chores time School Play time Tv time Reading Play outside Electronics Vitamins Craft time Bake time Nap time Study time Family time Digital class 2 Schedule Cards sizes (4 cards in 1 page - 2 cards in 1 page) Time Cards ( by 1 hour, 1/2 hour, 5 min.) Title Cards ( My Schedule, Kids Schedule, Schedule, Today's Schedule) Days of the Week Months of the Year Numbers 1-31 Poster (What is Today? day-month-number) Poster (Yesterday was?- Today is?- Tomorrow will be?) Blank Card in both sizes ( you can add to the schedule) Printing the schedule cards in card stock and laminating them for longevity is highly recommended. You can hot glue on the back of each card magnets to place them on your refrigerator, put them in a schedule pocket chart, or any other creative way to keep them visible for you daily. If you like this product PLEASE don't forget to spread the love by leaving a review and follow me at my store Teachers SOS! for more resources. You can also follow me on Instagram @thesosteacher. If you encounter any issues with this resource please feel free to contact me via the question section of my tpt store. Thank you so much! You May Also Like: Subtract Two Digit Numbers NO Regrouping Adding Two Digit Numbers NO Regrouping-Worksheets, Cut and Paste Activities Adding Two Digits with Regrouping Comparing Three Digit Numbers; Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To Comparing Two Digit Numbers; Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To Understanding Place Value Multiplication Facts Counting Money

We've all been told to \"follow our dreams\", but what happens when those dreams aren't working out? Part personal memoir, part self-help, Follow Your Detour will inspire you to embrace the unexpected, let go of your pain and fears, and find the courage to create your own path. Life's dead ends can lead you on beautiful detours! Are you feeling stuck amidst the pain and confusion of an unexpected loss in your life?Or, is there a stirring in your heart telling you to take a risk and make a change, but the uncertainty is holding you back? Either way, it's time to push past your heartache and/or fear of the unknown towards a path filled with opportunities to discover new dreams and a new you! Life rarely goes according to plan. Lindsay McKenzie learned this the hard way, as her perfect plans for her life came crashing down. In Follow Your Detour she shares the pain she experienced through the loss of a loved one, the loss of her greatest dream and desire of her heart, and consequently, the loss of her identity. But, choosing to follow her detour led her on a life changing adventure, in which she found her true identity and happiness. Her uplifting and engaging book will help you see the world of possibilities that lie ahead of you, even in the darkness of your pain and fear. Lindsay's heartfelt and relatable story telling will have you crying, then laughing, and unable to put the book down.Follow Your Detour will... - Support you in finding the strength to let go of the emotions that are holding you back, rise up, and discover hope in your dead end. - Teach you how to navigate the surprises that life can throw your way. - Show you the power of submitting your plans to God. - Help you gain the courage to push forward in faith instead of sitting around and waiting for answers or just hoping it all goes away. - Equip you with a mindset that will give you the patience and persistence to keep moving forward, despite not having all the answers or a map with clear directions.Through the retelling of her unique detour, Lindsay will inspire you to embrace and follow your detour--your new path of personal growth that will allow you to uncover purpose and peace. A path that will take you on the most transformational journey of your life. Follow Your Detour will also teach you to find the beauty in the journey, and you'll learn to slow down and strop rushing towards the destination. Your detour stands before you and is waiting to lead you to your promising future.What's stopping you from taking the first step towards turning your brokenness into your greatest blessing? Embrace your detour and follow it! Go find the real you!