As the weather begins to turn increasingly warmer and kids and parents alike look for more opportunities to get out of the house, motivating kids to spend more time with their therapy home programming is likely to encounter more resistance. This may be a great time to introduce and foster growth mindset in our learners. Researchers have found that it is possible to promote a growth mindset by teaching students about neuroscience evidence showing that the brain is malleable and gets stronger through effort, trying new strategies, and seeking help when necessary. It is a good time to start having intentional conversations with our kids about some of the following strategies:
- Strategies for Fostering a Growth Mindset:
- Praise Effort and Strategies: Focus on effort, learning strategies, and progress rather than innate abilities or quick successes.
- Embrace Challenges: Frame challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, encouraging perseverance.
- Teach About the Brain: Explain how the brain is malleable and can strengthen through effort and practice.
- Use Growth Mindset Language: Use phrases like “I can learn this” or “This is a new challenge, but I’m willing to try”.
- Encourage Seeking Help: Promote the idea that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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