Looking for a non-screen activity to do with your child that’s still education? We’ve got you covered!
The world is a turbulent place, so it’s more important than ever to encourage them to effectively solve
problems and adapt to change.
No one likes their kids to feel discouraged (especially in school and life), but being challenged is an
important part of growth. To help you teach problem-solving in the comfort of your own home, the
folks at Tommy John created three printable activities to help kids develop a growth mindset.
These printable activities act as a useful resource for helping teach your kids to be more self-aware
and confident. The best part is that they’re easy to do anytime, whether it’s driving in the car or at the
dinner table. The more quality time you spend at home with your kids, the more opportunities you’ll
have for teachable moments. Let’s get started!
Goal-Setting Worksheet
Kids should be encouraged to set aspirational goals, however as a parent it’s important to teach them
how to set SMART micro-goals. Setting “SMART goals” lays the foundation for helping them build a
growth mindset because they can break down their larger goals into attainable smaller ones.
Growth Mindset Conversation Cube
In the same way kids practice their vocabulary, simple written exercises can help them develop a
growth mindset. Have kids create their own “conversation cube” with question prompts that spark
conversation. These questions are designed to help them unpack frustrations and struggles they
faced in order to communicate their feelings and practice positive self-talk.
Emotion Grid Exercise
Their last activity is a writing exercise geared at helping kids sit down and try to reflect on negative
and positive emotions. By writing down when and why they felt these emotions, they are able to
identify what emotionally affects them and find appropriate ways to moderate these feelings.
We hope these three printable activities help your child navigate the turbulent time they are in.
Download all the printables below. For detailed instructions on using the worksheets check out
Tommy John’s post here.
*This was a sponsored post, as you can probably tell by the professionalism and lack of
irreverent references.
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