Growth Mindsets

It is important that as parents and teachers, we praise children for the effort they put in, not how clever they are or if they came first in a test or race.

We need to reinforce a growth mindset that praises effort and learning from mistakes. You can help at home, by praising hard work, effort and not protecting your child from failure but treating it as chance to learn and grow.  

How can I find out more about Growth Mindset?

Watch this video to understand how we praise children at school and how you can help at home. You'll get a quick explanation of how Growth Mindset works. 

Weblinks if you want to find out more

http://afineparent.com/mindset/growth-mindset-introduction.html

https://www.mindsetworks.com/webnav/parenttips.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-try-new-things