Look what happens when grit becomes a part of the classroom's DNA. Special thanks to Sinead Doherty, teacher at Buckingham Elementary, for allowing us to capture the magic in her classroom!
When I learned about this, I was changed as a teacher and as a parent. The language we use with children absolutely helps them understand what it means to have a Growth Mindset. Please take 3 minutes to watch this Screencast - I hope it is a game changer for you too!
Please add to your Introduce, Sustain, & Extend to hang onto your good ideas! (document is located in the welcome section of this course)
Literature Links
Examining character traits are an excellent way to begin conversations about grit, resiliency, determination, and perseverance. Here are some great books that will help support the ideas of Growth Mindset. The titles with stars near them indicate the best ones to start with.
Have you used any of these books already? If so, name 1 or 2 that are your favorites and why. Do you have other titles in mind that could help highlight components of grit, resiliency, and determination? If so, please share them with the group.