What does it ook like & sound like? by Fly Five Partners

What does modeling persistence look like in the classroom?

curriculumsupport — 2025-02-17 20:48:44 UTC

1. Think-Aloud Approach

“I got stuck here, but I’m going to try another approach.”
2. Share Personal Challenges – Talk about a time when you struggled to learn something (e.g., learning a new technology, a tough math concept in school).
3. Demonstrate Revision – Show students how you revise your work:

“My first draft had mistakes, but I used feedback to make it better.”

4. Celebrate Your Own Mistakes – If you make an error while teaching, say:

“Oops! I made a mistake—let’s figure it out together.”
5. Use Growth Mindset Phrases – Say things like:

“This is tricky, but I know we can figure it out.”

What does normalizing making mistakes look like in the classroom?

curriculumsupport — 2025-02-17 20:51:49 UTC

Reframe Mistakes as Learning Opportunities – Instead of saying “That’s wrong,” try: “That’s an interesting approach! Let’s check how it works.”
Use “Yet” Language – If a student says, “I can’t do this,” respond with: “You can’t do this yet, but let’s find a strategy that works for you.”
Show Famous Failures – Share stories of scientists, authors, or athletes who failed before succeeding (e.g., Thomas Edison’s 1,000 failed lightbulb attempts).
Use Error Analysis – Have students analyze mistakes instead of just correcting them: “Can you figure out where your thinking went off track?”
Mistake of the Day – Highlight a great mistake someone made in class and show how it helped the learning process.

What does praising effort and celebrating growth over outcomes look like in the classroom?

curriculumsupport — 2025-02-17 20:52:46 UTC

Avoid Saying “You’re So Smart” – Instead, say: “I love how you kept trying, even when it got difficult!”
Use Specific Effort-Based Praise – Instead of just “Great job,” say: “I noticed you tried three different ways to solve that problem—amazing persistence!”
Highlight Growth Over Time – Show students how their work improved over time by keeping before-and-after samples.
Encourage Risk-Taking – Praise students even when they don’t get the right answer:“I love that you took a risk to try this approach!”
Create a “Hard Work Pays Off” Wall – Display student work that shows effort, not just perfection.

What does supporting goal setting with small steps look like?

curriculumsupport — 2025-02-17 21:44:31 UTC

Help students define goals that are:
Specific – “I want to improve my reading fluency.”
Measurable – “I will read aloud for 10 minutes a day.”
Achievable – “I will read one book at my level each week.”
Break Goals into Daily or Weekly Steps – Instead of “Write an essay,” say: “Today, let’s just focus on brainstorming ideas.”
Track Progress Visually – Use goal charts, sticker trackers, or checklists to help students see their growth.
Celebrate Small Wins – When students complete part of a goal, acknowledge it: “You finished step one—great job sticking with it!”
Have Students Reflect on Their Progress – Ask questions like: “What worked well? What can we improve next time?”

What does encouraging positive self-talk look like?

curriculumsupport — 2025-02-17 21:47:09 UTC

Create a Self-Talk Anchor Chart – Display phrases like:
“I can do hard things.”
“Mistakes help me learn.”
Have Students Reframe Negative Thoughts – If a student says, “I’m terrible at this,” ask: “How can we turn that into a growth mindset statement?”
Use Affirmation Starters – Begin the day with a positive phrase like: “Today, I will try my best, even if it’s hard.”
Teach a “Pause and Replace” Strategy – When students say something negative, have them pause and replace it with a positive statement.
Incorporate Positive Notes – Have students write encouraging sticky notes to themselves or classmates.