Growth Mindset Journey for schools
Supporting Emotional Growth Mindset school
Our Growth Mindset program is designed to equip children with the tools they need to face challenges, embrace learning, and believe in themselves. Through interactive workshops, storytelling, and engaging activities, kids learn that mistakes are not failures but stepping stones to growth. They begin to see challenges as opportunities, build resilience when things don’t go their way, and discover that their potential is not fixed — it grows stronger every time they try.
By focusing on the power of effort, persistence, and self-belief, we help children shift from a mindset of “I can’t” to “I can’t YET.” This positive change not only builds academic confidence but also supports emotional well-being, helping kids manage setbacks in school, friendships, and everyday life. Parents and educators notice a visible transformation as children become more motivated, more resilient, and more willing to take on new challenges with courage and curiosity.
What makes us different:
Access to an online course for parents and child
2 x days of practical fun workshop
Hands-on fun, and practical sessions.
Age appropriate activities for ages 7 to 13 years old.
A safe supportive space, for kids to explore, share , and build confidence.
It builds resilience and confidence.
It’s designed for real life, not the classroom only.
Who is this for?
Our Growth Mindset program is designed for:
Children aged 6–12 who need support in building confidence, resilience, and motivation.
Parents who want to equip their kids with practical tools for handling challenges.
Educators looking for engaging workshops to complement classroom learning and foster positive mindsets in learners.
What will they learn?
Resilience & Perseverance
How to keep trying, even when things feel tough — building grit in everyday situations like homework, sports, or friendships.
The Power of “Yet”
How to shift from “I can’t do this” to “I can’t do this… yet.”
Positive self-talks skills: replacing negative thoughts with empowering ones
How to Turn Mistakes into Learning
Instead of feeling defeated by failure, they’ll see mistakes as stepping stones to success.
Creative Problem-Solving
Fun challenges that show them how to try different strategies, not just give up when the first attempt doesn’t work.
How We Bring The Growth Mindset To Life:
Teacher Training
Supporting Emotional Growth Mindset in the Classroom
Purpose of the Training
This 30-minute practical training equips teachers with tools to help learners regulate emotions and reframe challenges using growth mindset principles. The goal is to give teachers simple, actionable strategies they can apply immediately in the classroom.
What Teachers Will Learn
Teachers will be introduced to 8 simple, child-friendly tools that align with the Growth Mindset for Kids program:
Monkeys on the Back – Spotting and removing negative “monkey thoughts” that hold children back.
Grit + The Power of Yet – Reframing “I can’t” into “I can’t yet.”
The Worry Machine & Panic Brain – Recognizing panic responses and calming them.
Superhero Stand – Using body posture to boost confidence and calm.
Safe Pause Meditation – A simple breathing reset that helps children feel safe.
The Brain is a Muscle – Encouraging learners to see struggle as growth.
Healing Sentences & Affirmations – Teaching children to use positive, empowering language.
The Power of Repetition – Embedding growth habits through repeated practice.
Training Format
Duration: 20 minutes
Style: Practical, interactive, and teacher-focused
Activities: Short role-plays, affirmations, and classroom-ready strategies
Benefits for Teachers & Learners
Teachers gain confidence in handling emotional struggles in the classroom.
Learners feel supported, understood, and empowered to reframe negative self-talk.
Classrooms become more resilient, positive, and growth-oriented.
Program
Community Access Program (Schools)
What’s Included:
Targeted for learners from Grade 1 to 3
A fun interactive 20 minute talk at Assembly
During assembly, we deliver a fun, high-energy Growth Mindset Talk for Grades 1–3.
This short, interactive session introduces learners to the key ideas of growth mindset in a way they can understand and enjoy.
Why it Matters:
For children: They leave inspired and curious, with a positive first impression of growth mindset.
For teachers: It helps set the tone for resilience in the classroom and supports what they already teach about effort and learning.
For parents: It sparks conversations at home about perseverance, confidence, and self-belief.
After the assembly, learners receive a Workshop Pass. This invites them to attend a separate Saturday workshop — a full, fun, interactive session designed to equip them with practical tools and activities.
What Your Child (and You!) Will Learn
Simple calm-down tools — For managing big emotions like frustration or anxiety
Handling setbacks with courage — Learning to see mistakes as part of growth, not defeat.
Fixed vs. Growth Mindset — With the powerful “yet” as a mindset shift: “I can’t do it yet—but I can learn.”
Building confidence and resilience — Especially when trying new things.
Positive self-talk techniques — Teaching how to replace discouraging thoughts with empowering ones.
About The Facilitator
In many of my coaching sessions with adults, I’ve often thought: “If only this person had these tools as a child, they wouldn’t feel so stuck or overwhelmed today.” That thought became a calling.
I believe children deserve to know from a young age that they are capable of overcoming obstacles — that challenges aren’t barriers, but opportunities to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Problems aren’t the end of the road; they’re stepping stones that shape us into who we’re meant to be.
Anerene Rossow
I have always had a heart for working with children. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting and guiding kids as both an au pair and an online English teacher. These experiences have shown me the incredible potential children carry, as well as the challenges they face when self-doubt or fear of failure holds them back.
I believe in the Growth Mindset for Kids program because I’ve seen how powerful it is when a child learns that mistakes are not the end, but a chance to grow.
This program is more than just lessons — it’s about giving children the tools, encouragement, and confidence to believe in themselves.
Denica Sauls