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These printable challenges provide fun

activities which help children develop
growth mindset, cultivate an attitude of
gratitude, and improve their self-esteem.
This kit includes 5-Day rowth indset
Challenge, 7-Day ratit de Challenge,
and 7-Day ositi ity Challenge.
It is 27 pages of printable worksheets,
puzzles, and writing activities.

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These stories are designed to help kids

overcome the fear of failure. They teach
about the importance of effort and
perseverance.
Includes 10 stories about famous
people from around the world who have
failed on their way to success.

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Guides for Parents & Teachers
Parent’s Guide to A Growth Mindset........................................................................................11
This is a summary of key principles to remember when teaching and modeling a growth mindset.
You may choose to laminate or frame it. Keep it handy in your room, your classroom, or post it
on your refrigerator as a reminder.

How to Explain Growth Mindset to Kids (Neuroplasticity Activities & Resources).............12

When kids understand neuroplasticity, it becomes much easier for them to understand growth
mindset and embrace mistakes, obstacles, and challenges. This printable provides resources
and activities to teach your children or students about their brain's ability to grow and change.
Use together with Your Amazing Brain on page 37. To learn more, read the article here.

10 Growth Mindset Conversation Starters..............................................................................13

This printable offers growth mindset alternatives to asking your children, “How was your day?”
Suggested use:
1. Print on cardstock paper then cut out questions and glue them on a popsicle or craft stick.
You can also simply print on regular paper and fold each question in half.
2. Place the sticks or pieces of paper inside a jar.
3. After dinner or during family night, participants can take turns picking a question from the jar.

5 Essential Steps to Create a Growth Mindset Corner...........................................................14

A growth mindset corner is a special space you can create at home (or in the classroom) where
children can go to find inspiration or work through their challenges.
To learn more, read the article here.

3 Reasons You Might Struggle To Teach Growth Mindset....................................................15

We already know about the magnificent power of teaching children a growth mindset. However,
if you are struggling to teach this to your kids or students, you are certainly not alone. It appears
it’s NOT an easy task and many parents and teachers face three similar challenges.
To learn more, read the article here.

The Ultimate Guide to Praising Your Children........................................................................16

This printable provides practical ways to help foster growth mindset with praise. Choose one
type of praise to work on at first and then move down the list throughout the week.
To learn more, read the article here.

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Growth Mindset Praise Examples..........................................................................................17
This printable provides eight examples of how you can praise your children to foster a growth
mindset. Remember to focus on progress, strategies, effort, practice, and determination. Use
this printable along with The Ultimate Guide to Praising Your Children on page 16.

9 Activities to Build Grit and Resilience in Kids...................................................................18

If your children or students are quick to give up, try the following activities to help them develop
their inner steadfastness. To learn more, read the article here.

50 Positive Phrases to Build Resilience in Kids...................................................................19

The daily encouragements make a big difference in kids’ confidence levels.
Suggested uses:
- Hang this printable in a visible place where you can see it often. Choose 1-3 new phrases to
say each day.
- Pick a few statements, write them on small pieces of paper and put them in your children’s
lunch boxes, on their bed, desk, or at their place on the dinner table.

6 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome the Fear of Failure....................................................20

Some children give up before they even begin, preferring to avoid the possibility of failure.
These effective strategies can help your child overcome the fear of failure. Use the printable
together with When I Make a Mistake on page 30.
To learn more, read the article here.

How to Help Your Perfectionist Child to Worry Less and Do More.....................................21

Perfectionism can be unhealthy and damaging, especially for young children. The fixed
mindset perfectionists are likely to procrastinate challenges or avoid them entirely for fear of
failure. If your child is showing signs of unhealthy perfectionism, use these strategies to help
him worry less and accomplish more.
To learn more, read the article here.

5 Powerful Ways to Help Kids Develop Growth Mindset in Mathematics..........................22

Research shows a connection between growth mindset and math success.
Try these practical ideas to help your child or students develop growth mindset in math.
Use together with Math + Growth Mindset = I CAN! on page 26.
To learn more, read the article here.

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Kids and Sports: 5 Effective Ways to Foster a Growth Mindset........................................23
When we talk about growth mindset, we usually apply it to academics. But practicing growth
mindset in sports is extremely beneficial as well. Here are five effective ways to nurture your
child’s growth mindset through sports. To learn more, read the article here.

5 Ways to Foster a Healthy Competitive Mindset in Young Athletes................................24

Sports provide kids with many opportunities for growth and mastery. But all too often,
competitive events are approached with a FIXED mindset. Here are 5 effective ways to create
a healthy competitive mindset and ensure they keep trying (and having fun!), regardless of the
final score. To learn more, read the article here.

Worksheets & Activities for Children

Growth Mindset Alphabet Poster.........................................................................................25
This might be the coolest ABC poster you’ve ever seen! Read it together with your children
and ask which words they like the most and why. Pull out some paper and crayons and ask
them come up with their own illustrations for each word.

My Growth Mindset Statements and Math + Growth Mindset = I CAN!.......................26-27

Use these printables to discuss how our words impact our mindset. Suggested use:
1. Cover the part under “I Can Say” and only show the part where it says “Instead of.”
2. Ask your children how they can change each statement from negative to empowering.
3. Go down the list and write your children’s suggestions down on a separate piece of paper.
To learn more, read the article here.

25 Growth Mindset Statements and Affirmations...............................................................28

These statements and affirmations help cultivate a growth mindset, build confidence, and
develop a can-do attitude.
Suggested uses:
- Have your children pick and circle affirmations they identify with. Write them down on a
piece of paper and post it up on their bathroom mirror.
- Sit down as a family on a weekend or in the evening. As a family, choose one to five
affirmations from this printable. Agree to say these affirmations together every day.
- Encourage your kids or students to turn the affirmations into a song and sing them out loud
to your favorite tunes.
- Have your kids or students draw or paint their favorite affirmations and make them into a
poster.
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I Have a Growth Mindset Poster.........................................................................................29
This poster makes a great growth mindset manifesto for kids. It helps children focus on
practice and achieving their personal best. The design includes illustrations of various
athletes, so it’s perfect for children who are into sports. Laminate or frame this printable and
post it in your home or classroom.

Growth or Fixed Mindset Maze...........................................................................................30

This fun activity helps children practice differentiating between growth mindset and fixed
mindset thoughts. You can also use it to help measure your children’s knowledge of the
mindsets.

When I Make a Mistake........................................................................................................31

This fun poem can help children develop a more positive attitude about making mistakes.
Suggested uses:
- Laminate it or frame it and place it in your children’s room. Encourage them to memorize it.
- Use it as a cover or front page to their binder.

My Power of Yet...................................................................................................................32
Whenever your child is saying they can’t do something, remind them about the power of yet
-- they can’t do it YET! This printable includes a goal ladder -- an effective method to break
down big goals into small actionable steps. Teachers can use this printable at the beginning
of the school year to help students set their learning goals.

Persistence is My Superpower...........................................................................................33
This page can serve as an effective daily reminder for your kids of their incredible power to
stay persistent. Ask your kids to fill in the last two affirmations to make it more personal.

Take Chances Keep Going.................................................................................................34

This printable focuses on helping children stay motivated as they put effort into their tasks.
When they keep going and don’t give up, they will see great results of their work.
Suggested uses:
- Print enough copies to complete the drawings together. As you’re drawing, talk about
times when your children didn’t give up on something difficult.
- Have children complete the drawings as they’re listening to the Big Life Journal growth
mindset playlist on Spotify.

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My Great Grit Interview....................................................................................................35
This printable is designed to help encourage grit and resilience. Encourage your child or
students to interview grandparents, neighbors, or other acquaintances who have worked
hard toward a long-term goal. These interviews will teach them how to live life with grit, in
addition to the benefits that come with passion and perseverance.

Things I Can Control / Things I Can’t Control (two pages).....................................36-37

This printable poster can help your children overcome disappointments and frustrations
and focus on problem-solving instead. It’s a great visual showing that, in each situation,
there are things they can control and things they cannot control.
Suggested uses:
- Use this printable as a discussion guide. As a family (or class), take turns explaining
why each of the situations depicted belong in the specific category.
- Tape it to the front door or a place which everyone can see before leaving home or
classroom.
- Attach this printable to your children’s school planner or place it with their school binder.

In or Out of My Control....................................................................................................38
This printable is a fun way to help your children better understand which things they can
and cannot control. Print out multiple copies and make it a family or classroom activity!

Your Amazing Brain Grows and Changes.....................................................................39

Research shows that when children learn HOW their brain works, they’re much more
likely to adopt a growth mindset. Use this colorful poster to demonstrate how we can build
new connections in the brain by learning new things and practicing.

Build a Growth Mindset Poster.................................................................................40-46

This printable has six pages which need to be assembled to create a poster.
Use this printable as a weekend, rainy day, or classroom activity. As you and your
children or students color the posters, discuss the questions together.

Brain Breaks (three pages)........................................................................................47-49

If you want to raise smart, resilient, happy children, let them move! Active physical
movement and play help kids learn, improve their memory, and increase their motivation.
These brain breaks are excellent to add more movement to your child’s day.

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Having a Growth Mindset Means / One Goal, Different Paths (two pages)...........50-51
Use these printables if your children or students tend to compare their progress to that of
others. This activity helps children understand there’s no point comparing themselves to
others; we all have different paths to our goals.
Have your child or students read the first page (the comic illustration). Ask them how they
understood the comic and give an example of how you once compared yourself to others
and how it made you feel. Have them complete the second page.

We Are a Growth Mindset Family / Class (two pages).............................................52-53

Use this printable as a conversation starter with your family or students. Ask each
participant to share their ideas of what growth mindset feels, looks and sounds like. Once
completed, you can frame and hang it to serve as a reminder of how you can apply the
concepts on a daily basis.

The Stairway to Success (three pages)....................................................................54-56

This printable helps demonstrate what it takes to achieve success. Have your children do
some research on their sports role models. They will learn how much work and effort went
into each athlete's success.

My Reading Bingo............................................................................................................57
This printable helps to practice goal-setting and goal-tracking. Kids are asked to set a
deadline to accomplish this bingo. Encourage them to follow through on this date and treat
it as a commitment.

My Mini Book Review (three pages)..........................................................................58-60

This printable is a fun activity to help your children or students reflect on books they read.
This type of reflection solidifies lessons learned and makes the next reading more
focused.
Suggested uses:
- Encourage your kids to share their book reviews with friends or relatives who live far
away (use snail mail for more fun).
- If your child has a pen pal, they can exchange their book reviews with each other.
- Have your students present their book reviews in front of the class.

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Top 85 Growth Mindset Books for Children and Adults.........................................61-62
Bring this list with you on your next trip to the library or bookstore. Ask your children to
pick one they would like to read next. Use the Mini Book Review sheets on pages 56-58 to
have your kids write down their thoughts after they’ve read the book.

Top 75 Growth Mindset Movies & Videos for Children...........................................63-64

For your next movie night, pick from this list of titles. Take notes of the different characters
and the mindsets they demonstrate in the movie. Afterwards, engage in a discussion with
your family or students. You can ask these questions:
- What did you learn from this movie?
- Did the characters have a fixed or a growth mindset? Why?
- Why do you think the characters made the choices they did?

Top 35 Growth Mindset Podcasts for Children and Adults..........................................65

A great way to keep learning about growth mindset is to listen to podcasts. You can play
the episodes during car rides or at home while your kids are working on their coloring
sheets.

Coloring Sheets...........................................................................................................66-69
A fun way to continue your discussion on growth mindset is by using these coloring
sheets. You can complete them at home as you listen to your favorite podcast episodes.
In class, your students can do them as part of their downtime activity.

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 PARENT'S GUIDE TO A GROWTH MINDSET
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Your brain is like a muscle. When you learn, your brain grows.
The feeling of it being hard is the feeling of your brain growing!

EFFORT BE MINDFUL OF YOUR

STRATEGIES OWN THINKING AND THE
PROGRESS MESSAGES YOU SEND
HARD WORK WITH YOUR WORDS AND
PERSISTENCE ACTIONS.
RISING TO A CHALLENGE
LEARNING FROM A MISTAKE

TALENT
BEING SMART
BORN GIFTED
FIXED ABILITIES
NOT MAKING MISTAKES "WHAT DID YOU DO
TODAY THAT MADE YOU
THINK HARD?"

"WHAT NEW STRATEGIES

DID YOU TRY?"

"WHAT MISTAKE DID YOU

"YOU CAN'T DO IT YET." MAKE THAT TAUGHT YOU
"YOU DON'T KNOW IT YET." SOMETHING?"
"MISTAKES HELP YOU IMPROVE."
"IF YOU LEARN AND "YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES." "WHAT DID YOU TRY
PRACTICE, YOU WILL!" "LET'S SEE WHAT OTHER STRATEGIES YOU CAN TRY." THAT WAS HARD
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TO KIDS
neuroplasticity
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1 TALK ABOUT THEIR BRAIN 5 CELEBRATE MISTAKES

2 SHARE AMAZING FACTS 6 BRAINSTORM WAYS

NEUROPLASTICITY HAS ALREADY
WORKED

3 BUILD A BRAIN MODEL 7 READ FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN

4 CREATE A BRAIN POSTER 8 CREATE INTERACTIVE VISUALS

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 GROWTH MINDSET
conversation starters

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

2. What challenge or problem have you worked on today?

3. Can you think of something new you tried today? What was it?

4. Was there anything that made you feel stuck today?... Great!
What other ways might be there to solve this?

5. What did you learn today outside of school?

6. Can you think of a mistake you made today? … Great! How can
you use this mistake to do better next time?

7. Is there anything you are struggling with? … Excellent! What

new strategies can you try next?

8. Can you think of something you could have done better today?...
Great! Who can you ask feedback from to make it better?

9. What would you like to become better at?

10. Did you do anything today that was easy for you? ... How can
you make this more challenging?

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1 PICK A SPACE

2 DECORATE

3 INCLUDE MUSIC + PODCASTS

4 SELECT GROWTH MINDSET BOOKS

5 CREATE AN ACTIVITY BASKET

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1 Be transparent. When you feel “stuck” in a fixed mindset, point out your
moments of difficulty and how you did the hard work of changing your
perspective.
Know your options. A great variety of strategies and activities are available to
you. Try resources like the Big Life Journal, printable growth mindset kits,
books, and movies.
Make mistakes in real time. Let kids see you make mistakes in front of them
using growth mindset language. Did it help you learn something new? What can
you improve? Talk about it!

2
Draw connection between thoughts and feelings. When we feel down, it’s
often just the result of how we’re thinking. And thinking can be changed!
Help them recognize the positive voice inside. Once kids see that their bad
feelings come from negative thinking, they can choose to turn towards their
positive voice inside them for answers instead.
Encourage them to name and accept their feelings. Explain that ALL feelings
are okay to have, even ones that are unpleasant.
Increase their feelings vocabulary. Discuss how feelings come and go, and
that we can honor them but watch them pass without getting too attached.
Believe in your message. Immediate results aren’t guaranteed. Trust that
you’re already making a difference.

3 Prasing
Know your triggers. Keep track of your own mindsets is what we can do, and effort
the best place to start! over
Connect praise with RESULTS. Rather than being inherently fixed-mindset, results
assigning grades and tying them to effort is a way of instilling the ability to
persevere.
Reframe grades. Kids can be taught that grades are simply an indication of
past performance, not predictions of the future.

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generosity, forgiveness, compassion, courage, being a loving friend or

sibling, taking a stand, appreciation of art, etc.

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 POSITIVE PHRASES
to build
resilience in

1.I love you. 26. I trust you.

2. You are loved. 27. You solved the problem.
3. I believe in you. 28.You figured it out!
4. You are important. 29. I knew you could do it.
5. I love watching you play. 30. I love hanging out with you.
6. I love being your ______. 31. Follow your dreams.
7.You make me smile. 32. I appreciate you.
8. I’m grateful for you. 33. You are unique.
9. You are on the right track! 34. I love you for who you are!
10. You worked really hard. 35. You inspire me.
11. You are helpful. 36. I am here for you.
12. You can do hard things! 37. You make my heart full.
13. You kept trying. 38. It’s OK. We all make mistakes.
14. Your choices matter. 39. That’s your best effort yet!
15. You are a good friend. 40. I know I can count on you when____.
16. You can make a difference. 41. You must have been practicing.
17. Good thinking. 42. You mean so much to me.
18.You are learning! 43. You’re so much fun to be around.
19. You are confident! 44. You can try again tomorrow.
20. Your ideas matter. 45. Your efforts are paying off.
21. I am listening to you. 46.Follow your heart.
22. That was a good choice. 47. I see you enjoy trying new things!
23. What you did was brave. 48. You can learn from your mistakes.
24.You are enough. 49. That was a great accomplishment!
25. You're really improving. 50. Your thoughts are unique & valuable.
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9 GRIT &
in children
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1 DISCUSS THEIR DREAMS AND GOALS

2 ENCOURAGE TO CONDUCT “GRIT INTERVIEWS”

3 SHARE STORIES OF GRITTY FAMOUS PEOPLE

4 TEACH ABOUT GRIT THROUGH NATURE

5 TEACH ABOUT GRIT THROUGH LITERATURE

6 ASK, “WHAT’S THE HARD PART?”

7 FOLLOW THE “HARD THING RULE”

8 TRY THE “GRIT PIE” EXERCISE

9 SHARE YOUR PASSIONS

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overcome

by Big Life Journal

1
Be mindful of your own responses to mistakes and failure. Talk about what
you’ve learned, and be willing to pick yourself up and try again.
Encourage and celebrate your child’s mistakes as learning experiences.

2
Emphasize effort (and the process) over ability (and the outcome).
When they struggle, discuss specific strategies that might work next time.

3
Make it clear that you love your child unconditionally, even when they make
mistakes or use poor judgment.

4
Start by grabbing a piece of paper so you can brainstorm together
with your child.
Ask them questions like, "If it all goes wrong, what’s the worst thing
that could happen?"

5
Discuss what actions they took, the consequences of these actions, and
how these consequences can be avoided in the future.
Ask questions like, "What went wrong?", "How can you fix or prevent this
next time?"

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Talk about success using the “iceberg analogy.”
Explain that when you see successful people, you only see the tip of the
iceberg. You don’t see what’s “under the water”: failures, rejection, grit,
effort, discipline, persistence, etc.

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 How to Help Your

PERFECTIONIST CHILD

EXCELLENCE-SEEKER PERFECTIONIST
has a GROWTH mindset
is intrinsically motivated vs. has a FIXED mindset
avoids judgement
focuses on learning focuses on mistakes

Encourage High Standards, Not Perfection

Avoid using the word “perfect”.
Help your child set goals and standards that are reachable with effort.

Teach Your Child “The Power of Yet”

Add "YET" to your child's "I can't" statements.
Use the 3-step strategy:
1. Ask them to create a DRAFT
2. Acknowledge what they did WELL
3. Provide specific feedback for improvement

Be an Example of Someone Who’s Not Perfect

Model imperfeciton by sharing YOUR mistakes.
Ask your child for ADVICE when you experience a setback or a struggle.

Emphasize the Fun

Highlight enjoyment and learning when you question and praise your child.
Ask, “Did you have fun today?”

Recognize Negative Thoughts

Use the “balloon technique” to teach your child to let go of self-critical thoughts.
Play the Five Senses Game to combat anxiety and feelings of doubt and blame.

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KIDS & SPORTS:

5
effective ways to foster a
GROWTH MINDSET
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MOTIVATE TO TRY NEW THINGS

ENCOURAGE PERSISTENCE

REFRAME LOSING

REFRAME WINNING

TEACH TO HANDLE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

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 WAYS TO FOSTER A HEALTHY

5 COMPETITIVE MINDSET
in Young Athletes
by Big Life Journal

SUCCESS
CONNECT WINNING WITH EFFORT

HARD WORK

EFFORT
RE-DEFINE SUCCESS

LEARN FROM THE COMPETITION

CREATE A HEALTHY TEAM CULTURE

PRACTICE AT HOME

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 MY GROWTH MINDSET STATEMENTS
I can CHANGE my MINDSET with my WORDS!

INSTEAD OF:
IN I CAN SAY:
I am not good at this. I am not good at this YET, but I will learn.

I am great at this. I practiced and learned how to do this.

This is too hard. This will require effort and finding the right strategy.

This is too easy. How can I make this more challenging?

I am afraid I will make a mistake. When I make a mistake, I will learn from it and get better.

I give up. I will succeed if I put forth effort and find a better strategy.

I can't do this. I need some feedback and help from others.

This is good enough. Is it my best work? Can I improve it?

I won't try because I might fail. If I fail I can try again until I succeed!

I am not as smart as my friend. I am in charge of how smart I am because I can grow

my brain by learning hard things!
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25 MINDSET
1. Mistakes help me learn and grow

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2. I haven't figured it out YET
3. I am on the right track
4. I can do hard things
5. This might take time and effort
6. I stick with things and don't give up easily
7. I strive for progress, not perfection
8. I go after my dreams
9. I cheer myself up when it gets hard
10. I am a problem solver
11. I try new things
12. I embrace new challenges
13. Learning is my superpower
14. I am brave enough to try
15. I get better at things when I practice
16. I grow my brain by learning hard things
17. I try different strategies
18. When I don't succeed right away, I try again
19. I ask for help when I need it
20. I learn from my mistakes
21. I focus on my own results and don't compare myself to others
22. I was born to learn
23. When I fail, I say "I can't do it YET" and try again
24. I strive to do my best
25. I can learn anything!
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 MY POWER OF YET
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I stick with things and don't give up easily.

I improve with practice.

I achieve great things when I am persistent.

I keep calm when I make a mistake.

I keep trying until I get it.

I stay positive.

I move toward my goals.

I do my best.

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 Name ________________________________________
Fox and Raccoon started a bunch of drawings
and gave up. Complete the drawings below to
show how their work could have been something
amazing if they kept going!

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 GRIT
earning from others can be very inspiring! Choose a person you know and
ask if you can interview him her about how they achieved their biggest goal.

My name The person I am interviewing is .

What is the biggest goal you.ve set that you were able to achieve?
What did you have to do to accomplish that goal?
Did you ever think of giving up? If so, how did you overcome that thought?

How did you feel when you accomplished that goal?

Draw the person you're interviewing below.

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 in or out of my control?
Write things you CAN control (such as your effort or attitude) inside your
character. Write things you CAN'T control (such as other people's feelings or the
weather) outside your character.

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 YOUR AMAZING
GROWS CHANGES

When you were

re born, your brain
brai
ain Wh you learn
When llear things,
thi s yourr
urons, a type off
came with neurons, brain sends signals (messages)
tiny cell. from onee neuron
ne to another.

WHEN YOU EXERCISE YOUR

If yo
you do the same thing enough times, your
brai eventually makes a connection (or
brain
BRAIN, THINGS THAT WERE
path
pathway) between neurons. This makes ONCE DIFFICULT BECOME
acti
activities easier, and you can do them better
and better.
EASIER!
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Build a
GROWTH MINDSET
Brain Poster!
Print out the 6 pieces of the poster.
Cut along the dotted lines (cut on the
inside line so the black dotted line
does not show).

Line up the edges and tape the

front and/or back of the poster.

Have fun coloring in and answering

questions!

LEAR
N AB
THE
INCR OUT
POW EDIB
ER O LE
F YO
BRA UR
IN!
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ONE GOAL, DIFFERENT PATHS!
Imagine two climbers are reaching for the same goal (the top of the mountain). Below,
draw on each side of the mountain different obstacles (snow, rain, trees, animals, etc.)
and helpful resources (another climber helping, a rest stop, a snack, etc.). Show that
just like in real life, they have very different paths to the top!

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WE ARE A
GROWTH MINDSET
family!
S ORTI E

ig ife ournal
OSITI E

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MISTA ES HE S EARN
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS

GOING A TER O R DREAMS

CHEERING EACH OTHER

WE CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING BY WORKING HARD, TRYING DIFFERENT

STRATEGIES, AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER!
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WE ARE A

GROWTH MINDSET
class!
S ORTI E

ig ife ournal
OSITI E

biglife ournal.com
MISTA ES HE S EARN
WE CAN DO HARD THINGS

GOING A TER O R DREAMS

CHEERING EACH OTHER

WE CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING BY WORKING HARD, TRYING DIFFERENT

STRATEGIES, AND SUPPORTING EACH OTHER!
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 THE STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS
MY INSPIRING QUOTE

I AM FAMOUS FOR...
Simone Biles
SUCCESS

"There is no elevator to
SUCCESS.
ENCE
PERSIST

You have to take HARD WORK

THE STAIRS."
AN OBSTACLE I FACED
-Zig Ziglar FAILUR
ES

EFFO
RT

ORK
TEAMW

HOW I OVERCAME THE OBSTACLE

RISKS

S
GOAL

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 THE STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS
MY INSPIRING QUOTE

I AM FAMOUS FOR...
Usain Bolt
SUCCESS

"Failures are the

STAIRS PERSIST
ENCE

we climb to reach HARD WORK

SUCCESS."
AN OBSTACLE I FACED
- Roy Bennett FAILUR
ES

EFFO
RT

ORK
TEAMW

HOW I OVERCAME THE OBSTACLE

RISKS

S
GOAL

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 THE STAIRWAY TO SUCCESS
MY INSPIRING QUOTE

I AM FAMOUS FOR...

SUCCESS

"Success is a
STAIRCASE, PERSIST
ENCE

not a HARD WORK

DOORWAY."
AN OBSTACLE I FACED
-dottie walters FAILUR
ES

EFFO
RT

ORK
TEAMW

HOW I OVERCAME THE OBSTACLE

RISKS

S
GOAL

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 My Reading Bingo
My name

I will complete this bingo by (end date)

The goal is to complete TWO rows of squares (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal) by the end date.
Color in the square once you completed it!

Read outside Read in a dark Read an

Build a fort Read during a
on a park with a adventure
and read in it thunderstorm
bench flashlight story

Read aloud to
Read a book
Read in a Read a Read a verse someone in a
with a red
coffee shop magazine of poetry silly monster
cover
voice

Read on a Read a story Read to

Read a Read in a
train or a about an someone on the
biography hammock
plane athlete phone

Record yourself Read a story

Read a story Read an article
reading aloud and draw your Read in the
then act it out in a local
and listen back favorite moment library
newspaper to it from it

Read each Read a book Read a book Read a story

Read a story
word in a that was made with a green about a
about a chef
robotic voice into a movie cover scientist
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