Developing a Growth Mindset

S h a n n a W e b e r

G i f t e d a n d T a l e n t e d R e s o u r c e S p e c i a l i s t

M i l l s t o n e R i v e r S c h o o l

V i l l a g e S c h o o l

Helping our children succeed in the classroom and beyond

Growth Mindset and the Power of Effective Praise

GRIT = The key to success

• Passion • Perseverance • Stamina

• NOT talent or IQ

What makes someone GRITTY?

• Self-efficacy

• Valuing one’s goal

• Cost acceptance

T H E M I S S I O N O F T H E W E S T W I N D S O R -

P L A I N S B O R O R E G I O N A L S C H O O L D I S T R I C T ,

V A L U I N G O U R T R A D I T I O N O F E X C E L L E N C E ,

I S T O D E V E L O P A L L O F O U R S T U D E N T S

A S P A S S I O N A T E , C O N F I D E N T , L I F E - L O N G

L E A R N E R S W H O H A V E C O M P E T E N C E

A N D S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R

T O R E A L I Z E T H E I R A S P I R A T I O N S A N D

T H O U G H T F U L L Y C O N T R I B U T E T O

A D I V E R S E A N D C H A N G I N G W O R L D .

West Windsor – Plainsboro District Mission Statement

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Teach and Cultivate a Growth Mindset

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Allow your child to get frustrated and learn from failure.

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Allow your child to get frustrated and learn from failure.

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Let your child make choices.

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Help them discover their interests and nurture their passions.

Practical Tips to Foster Success

Let them PLAY!

References

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