We know how to teach content and skills. But can we teach the habits of mind needed for academic success, a love of learning, and agency in the world? We can, and A Mindset for Learning shows us how. "We want our students to take on challenges with zeal," write Kristi Mraz and Christine Hertz, "to see themselves not as static test scores but as agents of change." Drawing on the work of Carol Dweck, Daniel Pink, Art Costa, and others, Kristi and Christine show us how to lead students to a growth mindset for school-and life-by focusing on five crucial, research-driven attitudes: optimism-putting aside fear and resistance to learn something new; persistence-keeping at it, even when a task is hard; flexibility-trying different ways to find a solution; resilience-bouncing back from setbacks and learning from failure; empathy-learning by putting oneself in another person's shoes. A Mindset for Learning pairs research-psychological, neurological, and pedagogical-with practical classroom help, including instructional language, charts and visuals, teaching tips, classroom vignettes, and more. "This book holds our dreams for all children," write Kristi and Christine, "that they grow to be brave in the face of risk, kind in the face of challenge, joyful and curious in all things." If you want that for your students, then help them discover A Mindset for Learning.

Building a classroom ecosystem of energy and engagement -- Getting to know your learners -- Knowledge is power: teaching children the constellation of stances that make energized and engaged learners -- Using guided inquiry to teach the stances -- Self talk: creating habits of resilience by teaching productive inner dialogue -- Using small groups to teach productive self talk -- Storytelling: harnessing the power of narratives to shape identity -- Using storytelling to build positive mental pathways -- Goals: creating just-right-goals to drive growth -- Using conferences to create growth oriented goals -- Reflection: the engine of growth in life and learning -- Using whole class conversation to build habits of constructive reflection.