Our students learn at different speeds and in different ways. Because of that, sometimes its easy for a child to get discouraged when they see their peers developing certain skills faster than they are. Students may feel more inclined to give up on learning a skill when they have learned to believe that our intelligence and talents are predisposed — either we were born to be skilled in certain areas, or we weren’t.
Having a growth mindset means believing that with work, practice, and perseverance you can improve in any skill. Research has shown that when kids believe there is a chance for improvement, they are more likely to grow and develop in skills they find challenging.
Some ways you can help your child develop a growth mindset:
- Pay attention and praise your kids for their hard work as well as their ability to rise to a challenge, be persistent, and learn from their mistakes
- Be a growth mindset role model: When possible, show your kids that you work hard and persevere at tasks that are challenging for you
- Balance giving praise with discussing ways in which your kids can continue to grow and improve
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