Fostering Growth Mindset in Young Learners

Growth mindset—the belief that abilities develop through effort and practice—supports persistence and achievement. This guide presents strategies for cultivating growth mindset in early childhood and elementary settings while avoiding common implementation pitfalls.

Contents

• Understanding Growth Mindset
• Research on Mindset and Achievement
• Teacher Language Practices
• Praising Process
• Addressing Fixed Mindset Messages
• Growth Mindset and Failure
• Whole-School Approaches