Differences between kids who have a growth mindset and kids who have a fixed mindset.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF
TEACHING OUR
CHILDREN TO HAVE A
GROWTH MINSET
BY MICHAEL PEARSON

2. BENEFITS OF KIDS HAVING A GROWTH MINDSET
• Get better grades
• Have a learning attitude
• Push on in the face of setbacks
• Achieve more in life

3. DOWN SIDE OF KIDS HAVING A FIXED MINDSET
• They set limits on what they can learn
• Get discourage in the face of setbacks
• Worry about not making a mistake
• Think that some people are born smart and some are not

4. WHAT WE NEED TO DO AS PARENTS
• Have a growth mindset ourselves
• Teach them to have the correct perception of themselves
• Encourage them to learn new things
• Speak positive about their ability daily

5. REFERENCE
• Dweck, C. S. (2010). Mind-sets and equitable education. Principal Leadership,10(5),
26-29. Retrieved
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