Growth Mindset

A growth mindset means thinking you can grow and learn. If something is hard, you do not give up. Instead, you keep trying. People with a growth mindset believe mistakes help them learn.

Fixed vs Growth Mindset

A fixed mindset means thinking you are either good or bad at something. A growth mindset means thinking you can always get better. For example, instead of saying 'I can't do math,' say 'I can't do math yet.' Adding the word 'yet' makes a big difference. It reminds you to keep trying.

Growing Your Brain

Your brain is like a muscle. When you learn new things, your brain actually gets stronger. Every time you practice, your brain grows new paths. Mistakes are how we learn. Famous inventors made thousands of mistakes before they got things right.

Fun Facts

• Thomas Edison tried over 1,000 times to invent the lightbulb.
• The word 'yet' is very powerful for a growth mindset.
• A scientist named Carol Dweck came up with the idea of growth mindset.

Did You Know?

When you learn something new, tiny connections inside your brain called synapses get stronger, just like muscles getting stronger from exercise.