Growth mindset and the power of “yet”

What is growth mindset? How can you shift your thinking from “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet?” And why is mindset extra important for kids who learn and think differently?  This episode explains key concepts through the life experiences of Savannah Treviño-Casias, a young adult who was diagnosed with dyscalculia in sixth grade. Find out how she went from believing she could never do math to powering her way through a college statistics course so she could become a psychologist.  Learn about the intersection of growth mindset, learning disabilities, and kids of color. And get tips to help struggling students: Understand the power of “yet”Set specific goals that they want to reachVisualize their mindsets by drawing and naming themVisit the episode page for a transcript and links to growth mindset worksheets and other helpful resources. We’d love to hear from you. Write to us at [email protected]. Understood resourcesWhat is growth mindset?Growth mindset activities for kidsMeet Savannah Treviño-Casias, college student with dyscalculiaRelated resourcesDeveloping a growth mindset with Carol DweckMindset, by Carol DweckThe Magical Yet, by Angela DiTerlizziTeaching students of color: Looking race in the faceSDSU professor challenges concept widely embraced by educators As kids head back to school, it's a good time to remember: not every student experiences the classroom the same way. Through My Eyes, a free interactive experience from Understood, lets you step into a day in the life of a kid with ADHD, dyslexia, or dyscalculia. See their strengths and challenges in a whole new way. Try it out here.Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.