Growth Mindset
Persistence is a habit of mind that can be taught and cultivated but doesn't always come naturally to students, especially the little ones. We have to explicitly teach, model, and show students different strategies to try. One thing we can remind them is to rephrase what they say. Instead of saying, "I can't do this," have them say, "I can try this instead." Download the free poster and hang it in your classroom or on any wall as a reminder.