Free Growth Mindset Activity

When I do author visits with second and third graders, after we read Petunia the Perfectionist, we play a game called Growth Mindset, or Fixed Mindset? I ask the kids to give me a thumbs-up if they think the statement I’ve just made is a Growth Mindset statement (i.e. “With practice, I’ll get better at this”), or a thumbs down if the statement reflects a Fixed Mindset (i.e. “I’ll never get better at this”).

I believe it’s so important to help kids understand that making mistakes is a normal part of learning, growing, and reaching their goals. 

Free Growth Mindset Printable

To help support YOU in this endeavor, please enjoy this FREE growth mindset printable you can hang up at home (somewhere visible — on the fridge, in your child’s bedroom, etc.) AND a growth mindset activity for your child to complete. Better yet, do it with them! (We adults could all use a little — or rather, a lot — of practice in this area, too!)

Enjoy & keep daring to make lots of mistakes!

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Other Resources You Might Like

• Helping Kids Turn Mistakes Into Growth
• Confidence Boosting Activities
• “I Can Do It” Jar 
• “Grow Through What You Go Through” – Growth Mindset Printables
• Petunia the Perfectionist — Children’s Book About Combatting Perfectionism 
• Petunia the Perfectionist Book Companion (lots of fun activities related to the book!)