Posts Tagged ‘growth mindset’
Ready, Set, Succeed: Test Prep Tips for Elementary Students
Standardized testing can be a daunting experience for elementary-age students, but with the right preparation, it can become a valuable opportunity for growth. By addressing mental, emotional, physical, and academic readiness, counselors can empower students to approach tests with confidence and a positive mindset. How Students Can Be Prepared for Standardized Testing Mental Preparation Encourage…
Read MorePen to Paper: Helping Elementary Students Achieve Their Dreams Through Goal-Setting Journals
Several years ago while on a flight home, I used the time to write in my journal and catch up on my goals. A man seated nearby, commented on how amazed he was to see me actually writing in a notebook in this digital age. I got the impression that he was pretty astonished that…
Read MoreHelping Kids Set Goals that Motivate
Helping kids learn to set goals can be a skill that serves them well in every area of life. However, it can also be a frustrating and discouraging experience for them! Even adults have great difficulty setting and following through on goals. How can you help kids not only set goals but develop the patience…
Read Morehow to teach kids not to give up
Use Brain Science to Teach Kids Not to Give Up Brain science has dramatically changed how we think about the brain. While much of the research has been applied to helping children learn better in an academic setting, growth mindset research has also taught us how to help children develop high self-esteem while at the…
Read MoreMotivating Students
Motivating Students At an elementary school training, a teacher asked me about strategies for a student who has no motivation. He refuses to do any work at all and she has tried numerous strategies already. “I’ve tried everything and nothing works,” she said. As a school counselor for 20 years, I often heard similar concerns.…
Read Moreteaching kids problem solving skills
Six Steps to Problem Solving When I designed the Wyatt book series, eight years ago, my goal was to teach children to be better problem solvers. As a school counselor in an elementary school, I spent most of my time helping kids solve problems. I didn’t want to just tell them what to do, but…
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