You’ve probably seen the excitement in their eyes when they discover that their hands can clap and make music. They also learn that their legs are strong enough to lift them up and their mouths make words that others can understand. The first time a child learns to do something, they don’t worry about whether or not they succeed. Their minds are more inclined to explore their bodies and the environment around them. This is a natural growth mentality in your child. They will try and try again until they succeed. Then it’s time for the next exciting challenge.
You can even compare it to the number of adults you personally know.
Would you accept a brand-new challenge, and try it over and over until you mastered it? You might avoid a new task because you’re afraid of failure. We all struggle with fear of failing, which is why the joy and beauty of childhood are so powerful.
It’s exciting for children to learn something new. You can encourage and cultivate this skill as they grow.
Our children can be intrinsically driven if we help them learn to overcome their challenges. This will set them up for lifelong success.
What does a growth mind-set mean?
A mindset is a belief we have about our intelligence and abilities. growth-mindset people believe that abilities can be improved over time by putting in effort, rather than being fixed. unstructured Play is a great way to encourage a growth mindset. It involves the desire to take on new challenges and try new things.
This is evident when your child learns to write his or her alphabet for the very first time. With a growth-mindset, a child will enjoy learning how to hold a pencil, create new shapes and finally draw their first alphabet. Learning is fun in itself.
The process is more important to them than whether they succeed on their first attempt.
It is not the same as a child who has a fix mindset and may be afraid to even try. They may become frustrated if they fail to draw a letter on the first try. If your child is stuck in a mindset of fear, then the desire to learn is more important than the fear of failing. They are fixed in their belief about their abilities, and don’t think that trying or putting any effort into it will change this.