2016 Annual Conference

November 2–4, 2016

Macon Marriott City Center

Mindset Matters: A Growth Mindset Curriculum teaching kids to train their brain

Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 8:00 AM–9:15 AM EDT

Room 310 (150)

Presenter Name(s)

Lisa King

Target Audience

Elementary

Abstract

Teach your students how to "train their brain" in this new research-based Growth Mindset curriculum. Lessons are based on the concepts: Mindfulness, Identify Brain Basics, Not Yet is OK, Determination/Grit, Self-Talk, Everyone’s Unique, and Teaching Others. This program is for classroom lessons or small group, teaching students not only the importance of persistence, but also teaching brain basics helping students understand that with practice our brains can actually grow.

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Tools for working smarter, not harder
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