Description
Empower your students to become confident and enthusiastic mathematicians with this fun and interactive growth mindset resource!
This product sets the stage for a positive and successful math year by introducing students to the power of “yet.” Through engaging activities, students will:
- Explore the difference between a fixed and growth mindset and understand how “yet” can change their perspective on challenges.
- Read and discuss the children’s book, “Y is for Yet,” sparking a conversation about perseverance and the power of “yet” in math.
- Sort “Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset” statements to solidify their understanding of these concepts.
- Practice solving word problems using multiple strategies, encouraging them to try different approaches and embrace challenges.
- Develop Growth Mindset vocabulary with included sentence starters to help students communicate their thought process and encourage perseverance.
- Reflect on their growth mindset journey through a writing activity where they explain how they’ll use this mindset in math and other subjects.
What’s Included:
- Teacher Guide with clear instructions and activity variations
- Engaging “Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset” Sorting Activity (printable)
- “Math Challenges” (printable)
- Sentence Starters to promote Growth Mindset communication (printable)
- Reflection Writing Activity (printable)
Benefits:
- Creates a positive and encouraging math learning environment.
- Fosters a growth mindset approach to problem-solving in math.
- Equips students with strategies to tackle challenges with confidence.
- Encourages critical thinking and multiple solution approaches.
- Provides opportunities for self-reflection and goal setting.
This resource is perfect for:
- Back-to-school activities
- Math centers
- Whole-class growth mindset lessons
- Individual student goal setting
- Creating a positive classroom culture
**Help your students build the “Math Muscles” they need to succeed!
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