Help KS2 pupils develop a positive approach to learning, challenges and mistakes with this engaging Growth Mindset Activities worksheet.

This resource encourages children to recognise the difference between fixed and growth mindset thinking and practise changing unhelpful thoughts into positive, empowering ones. Through a range of reflective and interactive activities, pupils are encouraged to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and understand that skills can develop through effort, practice and perseverance.

The worksheet includes:

• Fixed or Growth Mindset? sorting activity
• Change Your Thinking: rewriting fixed mindset thoughts
• The Power of Yet activity
• Think of a Challenge reflection
• Learning from Mistakes reflection
• Positive growth mindset sentence starters
• Personal Growth Mindset Promise
• Encouraging reminders about effort, learning and perseverance

Perfect for:

• KS2 pupils
• Back-to-school activities
• First week of school
• New term activities
• PSHE lessons
• Growth mindset teaching
• Wellbeing activities
• Personal development
• Resilience and perseverance
• Classroom discussions
• Learning from mistakes

This low-preparation resource is ideal for helping pupils start the school year with a positive attitude towards learning. It provides opportunities for children to reflect on their own thinking, build resilience and develop strategies for approaching challenges with confidence and perseverance.