The Power of Growth Mindset Statements in Your Reading Classroom
You’re watching Jamal struggle through a simple sentence for the third time this week. The words catch in your throat before you can stop them: “He’s just not a reader.” That’s where growth mindset statements come in. These aren’t just feel-good phrases or empty praise. They’re specific ways of talking about reading development that help students understand their struggles as temporary skill gaps rather than permanent limitations.