How to Make Growth Mindset Conversation Starters Fun (Free)
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Learning how to have a growth mindset is one of the most valuable skills we can teach our children.
This free printable topics cube makes teaching growth mindset principles fun and interactive for kids of all ages! I love having hands-on ways to make these abstract concepts easier to talk about with my boys. I truly hope that it helps you with your students, too.
Get awesome ideas on how you can use this free printable topic cube with your kids and get started today.
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Why Teaching Kids How to Have a Growth Mindset Matters
Your kids are part of a whole new world. Technology and online everything competes for attention. Social media status updates are overwhelming. And while our modern world is different from what we grew up with, it's also very much the same.
Kids and teens still struggle with self-esteem, bullying, and fears. These types of issues appear to be timeless, just presenting themselves in new ways according to culture and society.
Also, it can be tough to deal with new challenges. Our students can benefit so much from learning and practicing growth mindset skills to build resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and more.
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Getting Started with Growth Mindset Activities
If you're wondering how to begin teaching these powerful principles, here are some common FAQs answered:
From birth! You can begin at any age, but the Big Life Journal for Kids is recommended for ages 7-11. (There's also a Big Life Journal Teen Edition for ages 12-14!)
Take a deep breath - you're already heading in the right direction. It's perfectly okay to learn about growth mindset alongside your kids. You don't have to be an expert; you can be learning buddies!
The Big Life Journal for Kids is an excellent foundation. To make the most of your journal time, check out these wonderful tips and tricks HERE. Remember - making it fun with hands-on, interactive activities helps boost your growth mindset lessons!
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Introducing the Growth Mindset Topics Cube
To help make learning about growth mindset engaging and interactive, I've created a free printable resource: the Growth Mindset Topics Cube! This simple but powerful tool has been a huge hit with my boys, and I'm excited to share it with you.
Ways to Use Your Growth Mindset Cube
This tool can enhance your positive mindset activities in lots of different settings:
- Big Life Journal Buddy Time
- Homeschool Brain Breaks
- Classroom activity
- Family fun
- Homeschool co-op
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Assembly Instructions for This Growth Mindset Cube
Creating your cube is simple:
- Cut only along the outside lines (do not cut through the tabs or center pieces).
- Fold and unfold at each tab and line to make it easier to construct.
- Use a glue stick on each tab and assemble.
- Use tape to reinforce the folds.
Creative Ways to Use Your Cube
Make learning how to have a growth mindset fun and natural by incorporating the cube into various activities:
- Use it after completing a Big Life Journal story or exercise
- Turn it into a writing prompt generator
- Include it during art time for creative inspiration
- Use it as a brain break activity
- Spark meaningful dinner conversations about growth mindset topics
Remember, teaching kids how to have a positive mindset doesn't have to be formal or structured. The most important thing is making it an engaging, ongoing conversation that becomes part of your daily life.
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Get Your Free Growth Mindset for Kids Conversations Cube
WooHoo! I'm so excited that you're ready to learn how to have a growth mindset with your kids. Feel free to print as many copies as you need to share with your family, classroom, or community!
To get this free printable cube, simply subscribe to Rock Your Homeschool.
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Oh, and you’ll also get emails with ideas, resources, and encouragement to make life and learning fun.
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More Growth Mindset Ideas for Kids
Have you tried affirmations with your kids?
You can help your kids learn about and develop the positive practice of affirmations! These powerful self-statements are fabulous skills that any age can benefit from and use.
And it's a fantastic activity that you can enjoy with your kids.
The Simple Guide to the Powerful Practice of Affirmations for Kids Bundle is here to teach you about affirmations and how you can help your kids customize the experience for maximum benefits. The guide provides you with the information you need to better understand what affirmations are and how to talk to your kids about them.
This bundle includes printable resources for you to use with your kids to determine an affirmations practice that best fits their current needs.
Check it out and start on the path to positive thinking with your kids today!
