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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.)
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Introduce your child to the power of positive thinking with "**40 Islamic Affirmations for Kids**." This thoughtfully curated set of affirmation cards is designed to instill confidence, self-worth, and a strong connection to Islamic values from an early age. Each card features a simple, yet impactful, affirmation rooted in the teachings of Islam, helping children to develop a positive mindset and strong moral character. Perfect for daily reflection, these cards can be used during morning routines, bedtime, or as part of a homeschooling curriculum. They are an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to nurture both the spiritual and emotional growth of children in a fun and engaging way. Beautifully illustrated and easy to understand, these affirmations are a wonderful gift for any young Muslim.
Help them believe they can achieve.
My students are making kindness bookmarks now when they have free time. These are some positive mindset affirmations and mantras that I wrote or collected. Great for kids! Great for art projects or art journaling! For a high resolution PDF copy, visit my TPT shop for a FREE DOWNLOAD: 100 Positive Mindset Phrases for Kids
This free list of 50 positive affirmations for kids can be used as a coping tool to build resiliency, a growth mindset & self-compassion.
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After reading "Have you filled a bucket today?" students will complete the picture sort and/or the writing activity. Please check out my other beginning of the year products: Wembery Worried craftivity Timothy goes to school character traits The kissing hand poem & activity Math mindset & positive math norms activities Rosie's glasses - positive growth mindset activities Rules sort cut & paste activity Summer writing craft & writing prompt Wilma Jean the Worry Machine activities ENJOY!
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Have you heard about Bucket Filling? I first heard about it a few years ago when a colleague shared the book How Full is Your Bucket for Kids. I fell in love with the book. It is a great story that illustrates how much words and actions impact others but in a kid-friendly way. After sharing the book with them, they were eager to share about ways their bucket has been filled AND dipped. I loved the idea behind it and wanted to give it a go in my classroom. The first year I tried it, it was a total fail - a teacher fail. I teach first, and for those of you that teach that grade, you will realize the trials and tribulations of first-grade writing. I made bucket notes for them to fill out but the writing part was painful. Every time they wanted to write a note, it was a full-on event. I tried putting slips in the writing center so that they could fill them out then and have support, if necessary. Eventually, the writing portion completely fell off, and it was forgotten. Fast forward to the next school year. I was determined to try this again and thought long and hard about how to make it work. I wanted students to be independent. I wanted the process of filling a bucket to be easy and not a complicated process. Did I mention I wanted it to be easy!?! I recreated my display, and the kids were drawn to it immediately (thank you Astrobrights paper!). We read the book, and this class got excited talking about bucket dipping and filling. This time we took that discussion a step further and sorted some classroom scenarios to bring the message home. My new notes are super simple. A student writes their name on a bucket note and then puts it in their friend’s pocket. They can do that by themselves! Later on, usually at recess or other free time kids check their pockets and talk to friends who put a note in their pocket. Right now most of the pockets are brimming. I will be recognizing a few of those students who have pockets that are looking a little empty. I also have notes with space to write a note to the students that I am putting out now because most students can write a note on their own. We spent more time talking about what bucket filling looked like during a series of lessons and activities. I have included 4 lessons in the package to help guide you in starting bucket filling in your classroom. I felt my students had a much better understanding of how to be bucket fillers and how it was supposed to be authentic - not you fill my bucket and then I will fill your bucket. If you are interested in checking out everything included in this resource click on the image below to check it out: Bucket Filler Activities - Be a Bucket Filler. Take a moment to Pin It! Until next time.
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