Growth Mindset Writing Activity: Roll a Story Creative Writing with Story Cubes

Looking for creative writing activities that are engaging and fun? These growth mindset story cubes are perfect for you! Storytelling with dice is a great way to increase student engagement while reinforcing growth mindset concepts.

This roll-a-story activity is perfect for use at literacy stations, as an early finisher activity, or a creative writing assignment.

NOTE: Students must be somewhat familiar with growth mindset concepts and themes in order to utilize this product.

This file includes:

• Teacher Tips
• Student Instructions (for use at literacy stations, for example)
• A variety of planning pages with or without instructions
• Two options for story writing paper (primary and intermediate lines)
• Parts of a story posters (in full color and black-and-white on half sheets)
• 16 CUBE SKINS (4 per component)
• 4 BLANK CUBE SKINS (for students to create their own growth mindset theme, setting, action, and noun)

Please take a look at the preview and thumbnails before you purchase the product to ensure that it is a good fit for your students.

This product is most appropriate for 2nd-5th grade. There are a variety of ways to differentiate this resource to meet the needs of your students.

These growth mindset products pair well with this writing activity:

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE

GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS:

GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS FOR 2ND GRADE-3RD GRADE

GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS FOR 4TH GRADE AND UP

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE: AFFIRMATION POSTERS, FLIP BOOKS, AND PRIVACY FOLDER

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Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Growth Mindset and Fixed Mindset Sort: Growth Mindset Sorting Activity

This growth mindset and fixed mindset sorting activity is THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT AS SEEN HERE (except they are printed on regular paper instead of sticky notes):

• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

These sorting cards are perfect for any 2nd-grade (and UP) classroom. All sorting cards are available in full color and black and white (as well as a set of smaller cards if teachers want to print a set for each student). You will also find opportunities for students to reflect on their own experiences.

Each fixed mindset statement is also listed on a separate sheet so students can practice reframing statements from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset.

Please note that if your students are unfamiliar with fixed and growth mindset concepts, they will need some introductory instruction and information before using these sorting cards.

There are 60 statements (30 growth mindset statements and 30 fixed mindset statements).

This growth mindset vs. fixed mindset sort product now includes a digital distance learning option in Google Slides™. Please refer to the final seven pages of the product for the link and instructions.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES
• GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS
• GROWTH MINDSET NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS
• GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS
• GROWTH MINDSET VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD
• GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS
• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

Growth Mindset Letters for Parents: 33 Weekly Informational Notes

Growth Mindset Information for Parents: This growth mindset notes for parents pack is perfect for teachers who want to help parents understand growth mindset concepts. In addition to 33 half-page notes that can be sent home throughout the year, you will find two pages of information to send home right at the beginning of the year (or the beginning of your growth mindset instruction). These pages give parents a firm foundation for understanding all the things their child will be learning at school.

The sequence of notes follows my growth mindset bell ringers, which can be found here (NOTE: You do NOT need these bell ringers in order to use this product for caregivers):

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES- DAILY WARM-UPS FOR 2ND-3RD GRADE
• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY WARM-UPS FOR ONE YEAR 4th GRADE AND UP

The following topics are covered for caregivers:

1- Growth and Fixed Mindset

2- The Brain

3- Parts of the Brain

4- Neurons

5- Perseverance

6- Grit

7- Mistakes

8- The Power of YET

9- Accepting Feedback and Criticism

10- Tackling Challenges

11- Overcoming Obstacles

12- Self-Talk

13- Positive and Negative Self-Talk

14- Perfection

15- Metacognition

16- SMART Goals

17- Room to Grow

18- Failure

19- The Success of Others

20- Motivation

21- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation

22- Resilience

23- Malleability of the Brain

24- Improvement

25- Confidence

26- Positive Affirmations

27- Commitment

28- Multiple Intelligences

29- Mindfulness

30- Self-Care

31- Reframe Your Mindset

32- Becoming Is Better Than Being

33- My Growth Mindset Agreements

Please take a look at the preview and thumbnails to best determine if this right for your class (and their caregivers/guardians).

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES
• GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS
• GROWTH MINDSET TEACHER NOTES
• GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS
• GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS
• GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER
• GROWTH MINDSET PRINT AND FOLD REFLECTIONS BOOKLETS
• GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS
• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY
• GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY USING STICKY NOTES

This growth mindset and fixed mindset sorting activity is THE EXACT SAME PRODUCT AS SEEN HERE (except they are printed on sticky notes):

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY

This sorting activity for growth and fixed mindset is perfect for any 2nd grade and UP classroom. You will find all sorting sticky notes available in full color and in black and white (as well as a set of smaller cards if teachers would like to print a set for each student).

You will also find opportunities for students to reflect on their own experiences. Each fixed mindset statement is also listed on a separate sheet so that students can practice reframing statements from fixed mindset to growth mindset.

Please note that if your students are not familiar with fixed mindset and growth mindset concepts, they will need some introductory instruction and information prior to using these sorting sticky notes.

There are 60 different statements (30 growth mindset statements and 30 fixed mindset statements).

NOTE: THIS FILE NOW INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

As of 10/16/21, this product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

These file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)

GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES

GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS

GROWTH MINDSET NOTES FROM THE TEACHER

GROWTH MINDSET STICKY NOTES FROM THE TEACHER

GROWTH MINDSET BOOKMARKS

GROWTH MINDSET AWARDS

GROWTH MINDSET VOCABULARY CARDS FOR A WORD WALL OR BULLETIN BOARD

GROWTH MINDSET JOURNAL PROMPTS

GROWTH MINDSET SORTING ACTIVITY

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE: AFFIRMATION POSTERS, FLIP BOOKS, TEACHER NOTES, BOOKMARKS, AWARDS, AND PRIVACY FOLDER

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOKS:

YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (UPPER GRADE VERSION)

THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES

BEAUTIFUL OOPS BY BARNEY SALTZBERG

YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (LOWER GRADE VERSION)

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE

GROWTH MINDSET QUOTES BUNDLE:

CHARACTER TRAITS QUOTES BUNDLE (with GROWTH MINDSET)

GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

These daily SEL journal quick-write prompts were created for September and cover the social-emotional learning topic of GROWTH MINDSET.

This creative writing bell ringer or warm-up activity was created for students in 4th grade and above (can be used up through high school). They are designed to help students think more deeply and critically about growth mindset and fixed mindset concepts.

This file contains:

• teacher tips
• 25 writing prompts with a space to write answers (1/2 page per prompt)
• the same writing prompts in a card-sized version (perhaps students have their own daily writing journals)
• a digital option in Google Slides

This SEL journal writing product is part of a YEAR-LONG writing prompts program for social-emotional learning. You can find the entire YEAR-LONG BUNDLE HERE, or you can check out each month by clicking on the links below:

• January: Building Relationships Writing Prompts
• February: Self-Love Writing Prompts
• March: Dealing with Difficult Emotions Writing Prompts
• April: Self-Confidence Writing Prompts
• May: Perseverance Writing Prompts
• June: Healthy Habits Writing Prompts
• July: Integrity Writing Prompts
• August: Empathy Writing Prompts
• September: Growth Mindset Writing Prompts
• October: Kindness and Compassion Writing Prompts
• November: Gratitude Writing Prompts
• December: Coping Strategies Writing Prompts

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive--no outside links to worry about!

This file can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital distance learning portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.

Daily Growth Mindset Journal Writing Prompts Morning Work Bell Ringers:

These Growth Mindset Journal Prompts are perfect for any 4th-grade (and UP) classroom. Please note that 4th-grade students may need extra explanation and discussion time to comprehend all the concepts and questions fully, but are fully capable of the reflection that is required.

In this file, you will find the following:

• teacher tips
• metacognition prompts
• inspiration prompts
• perseverance prompts
• famous thinker prompts
• reframe your mindset prompt
• self-talk prompts
• would you rather? prompts
• taking risks prompts
• challenges prompt
• growth mindset application prompts

This product was created for students and teachers working on a growth mindset in their classrooms. Please note that if your students are not familiar with afixed mindset and growth mindset, they will need some introductory information before using these journal prompts.

There are 20 different journal prompts as well as a page for teacher tips and optional back pages (blank lines if you choose to copy front-to-back for students to have extra space to write.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

Daily Growth Mindset Classroom Pledge for Community-Building:

Not sure how to incorporate growth mindset concepts daily? If you struggle to fit it all in, this original growth mindset pledge is a piece of your puzzle!

A variety of growth mindset concepts are reinforced with this quick, original, and easy-to-use daily pledge for your classroom. This pledge can be used during any time of year with any grade level to inspire your students to be growth mindset warriors!

There is ONE original pledge that encourages students to use a growth mindset every single day. It comes in FOUR DIFFERENT styles (with varying clip art and fonts).

This file includes the following:

• Growth Mindset Pledge Poster
• Smaller Card-Sized Poems
• Bookmarks

Each style comes in FULL-COLOR and BLACK-AND-WHITE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS POEM HAVE BEEN COPYRIGHTED. YOU MAY NOT REPRODUCE, RETYPE, REDISTRIBUTE, MODIFY, COPY, OR ALTER THIS PRODUCT OR ITS CONTENTS IN ANY WAY.

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
• LITERATURE UNITS
• FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
• CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS
• VOCABULARY PRODUCTS

Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word of the Week: Interactive Notebook and Posters

Help your students understand growth mindset concepts with these Vocabulary Word of the Week posters and weekly reflections for interactive notebooks. If you are searching for quick, easy-to-use, interactive growth mindset activities, it's all here!

This file includes:

• Master list of all vocabulary included
• 42 growth mindset vocabulary posters
• 42 pages of interactive notebook pages with definitions and reflection questions
• 1 page of teacher tips
• 4 pages of information about how each word relates to growth mindset
• 42 digital growth mindset vocabulary posters (same as printable)
• 42 digital pages of reflection questions (same as printable)

Please take a look at the preview and thumbnails before you purchase the product to ensure that it is a good fit for your students.

There is no correct order for introducing the growth mindset vocabulary words.

There are guidelines and tips included for you. Please contact me if you have questions.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet. The mini-book and retelling sticks are not included in the digital version.

GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS:

• GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS FOR 2ND GRADE-3RD GRADE
• GROWTH MINDSET BELL RINGERS FOR 4TH GRADE AND UP

Llama Theme Growth Mindset Positive Affirmations for Kids Posters Bulletin Board:

These Llama-Themed Growth Mindset Self-Talk Affirmation Posters for kids are perfect for your bulletin board!

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and fixed mindset? Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation with these growth mindset affirmation posters, trading cards, and printables.

With a list of teacher suggestions for product use, you can utilize every page.

This file includes the following:

• 22 different affirmations
• Each growth mindset affirmation comes in full-color poster size
• Each affirmation also comes in full-color trading cards size (4 per page)
• Two printable nomination forms
• Bulletin board letters that spell GROWTH MINDSET
• This file DOES NOT include the black-and-white version

PLEASE NOTE: These are the SAME AFFIRMATIONS SEEN HERE, but these affirmations DO NOT include BLACK-AND-WHITE versions of the posters (the clip art is not available in black-and-white):

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)

There are also coloring sheets that correspond with this poster set here (also includes a mindfulness component):

• GROWTH MINDSET COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADES

Do you want DAILY Growth Mindset Bell Ringers for ANY GRADE LEVEL? Choose your grade here:

• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for Kinder-1st Grade
• GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES: Daily Warm-Ups for 2ND-3RD Grade

These Growth Mindset Posters with Rip-n-Grow affirmations are perfect for your bulletin board! Are you teaching your students about growth mindset and fixed mindset?

Create a culture of success, perseverance, and motivation with these growth mindset affirmation posters (and attached "fortunes" or TAKE ONE affirmation messages). You can utilize every page with a list of teacher suggestions for product use.

You will find:

• 22 different affirmations
• full-color and black-and-white options
• each poster has 8 tearable or rippable tabs
• two printables
• bulletin board letters (GROWTH MINDSET) in rainbow colors that match the posters

PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE THE SAME BEST-SELLING AFFIRMATION POSTERS that you'll find in my store, but use a different and more INTERACTIVE format for your convenience. Here are the original posters, as well as corresponding coloring sheets that go with this poster set:

• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (with cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET AFFIRMATIONS POSTERS (NO cursive)
• GROWTH MINDSET COLORING POSTERS: AFFIRMATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE GRADES

Please see the preview and thumbnails for more specific information about what is included.

You may also be interested in the following GROWTH MINDSET products:

YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN

THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES

BEAUTIFUL OOPS BY BARNEY SALTZBERG

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET PICTURE BOOK BUNDLE

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES:

GROWTH MINDSET PRIVACY FOLDER OFFICES

GROWTH MINDSET FLIP BOOKS

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITY BUNDLE:

GROWTH MINDSET BUNDLE: AFFIRMATION POSTERS, FLIP BOOKS, AND PRIVACY FOLDER

Sign up for access to my EXCLUSIVE FREE RESOURCE LIBRARY AND NEWSLETTER.

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Kirsten has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Copyright © Kirsten’s Kaboodle. All Rights Reserved.

• Purchasing this product gives the purchaser ONE LICENSE to this product. This allows the purchaser the right to reproduce this product for HIS/HER class ONLY.

• Duplication for an entire team, school, or school district is strictly forbidden.

• If other teachers would like copies of this product, please direct them to my store.

• You may not reproduce, redistribute, or post this item on a blog or website for download (free or paid).

• Copying any part of this product (even for a classroom website) is also in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

• You may not modify, copy, or alter this product in any way.

• Please feel free to spread the word about this product via social media or blog post. A link to the product (or my store) is much appreciated.