Outlaw "I'm Done!" I LOVE this post from Kady at The Teacher Trap. She makes some really good points and includes suggestions for helping kids change their mindsets about rushing through their assignments.
Teach a Growth Mindset! Being capable learners is not inborn. Our minds never stop learning. Believing in the ability to master new things is an important lesson.
A cross between Miyazaki and Pixar, SOAR is an award-winning animated movie about a young girl who must help a tiny boy pilot fly home before it's too late. Soar was created as Alyce Tzue's thesis project in school.
Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? These books by Kobi Yamada are perfect for helping students understand how to reframe issues. What Do You Do With and Idea and What Do You Do With a Problem are an easy-to-use, brilliant resource for yo
Children can choose a Quiet Critter which can sit on their table during 'Quiet Work Time'. After a warning, if they continue to be noisy the critter is returned to the jar.
