Growth Mindset Encouragement Notes
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Growth Mindset Encouragement Notes" is written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade (Ages 5-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.




5 pages in this set
Growth mindset encouragement notes for K to 5th grade: 32 small notes to cut out about effort, growth and kindness. Part of our growth mindset social-emotional learning collection.
How do I use this resource?
Cut out the notes, write a name on each and hand one out at the end of the day. Slip them into lunchboxes, folders or desks, or send them home to families.
What students will practice
- Gives 32 encouragement notes with messages like Mistakes help me grow and Not yet means you are on your way.
- Builds a growth mindset, effort, kindness and teamwork, with blank notes for your own message and To and From lines.
- Works for K to 5th grade, handed out at day's end or slipped into lunchboxes, folders, desks or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Growth Mindset Encouragement Notes?
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Cut out the notes, write a name on each and hand one out at the end of the day. Slip them into lunchboxes, folders or desks, or send them home to families.
What are the Growth Mindset Encouragement Notes?
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Four pages after the cover with 8 notes on each. Page 1 has growth mindset notes such as Mistakes help me grow and Not yet means you are on your way. Page 2 has effort and progress notes like Look how far you have come. Page 3 has kindness and teamwork notes like Thank you for being kind. Page 4 has blank notes where you write your own message. Each note has To and From lines.
Can I use the Growth Mindset Encouragement Notes at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 5th Grade Social-Emotional learning, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 5th Grade growth mindset resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are growth mindset resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 5-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these growth mindset resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Social-Emotional Learning |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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