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115. Kickstart the New Year with Growth Mindset Strategies
New year, new mindset! In this episode, we're talking all about growth mindset. What it actually looks like in a kindergarten classroom and how you can start teaching it in simple, meaningful ways. Whether you’re heading back after winter break or saving this for later, you’ll walk away with clear ideas you can use right away.
In this episode I share:
How to explain “persistence” to young learners
A super relatable way to teach the “Goldilocks zone” of challenge
Why praising effort (not just outcomes) builds real resilience
The magic of the word “yet” and how to help kids use it
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