21 Day Growth Mindset Challenge
An Overview
Why are we doing it?
What is It?
How Am I Going to be Graded?
Counted as a summative assessment
21 Entries = 8 points (each entry should be detailed, unique, and honest - ie: things you’ve actually done)
20-18 Entries = 6 points
17-15 Entries = 4 points
14-10 Entries = 2 points
Less than 9 Entries = 1 point
Day #1 - A Small Kindness (10/22)
What is one thing that you did this weekend that helped or benefitted other people? Describe what you did and how it might’ve helped.
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If you didn’t do anything, what is one thing that you’re going to do before the end of the day that helps someone else? Describe what you plan on doing and how it might help them.
Day #2 - Something Fun (10/29)
Day #3 - A Gratitude (10/29)
Write down something that you are thankful for
This could be a person, an opportunity, a recent experience, something good that happened to you today
Briefly describe it in your AVID planner
Day #4 (10/30)- A Kindness Received
What’s something nice/kind/helpful that someone did for you over the past week? What happened and how did it help?
Day #5 - A Small Kindness (10/31)
What is one thing that you did this weekend that helped or benefitted other people? Describe what you did and how it might’ve helped.
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If you didn’t do anything, what is one thing that you’re going to do before the end of the day that helps someone else? Describe what you plan on doing and how it might help them.
Day #6 - Weekend Highlight (11/4)
What was the highlight of your three day weekend?
Day #7 (11/7) - A Proud Accomplishment
What is something that you’ve done over the past several months that you are proud of? It could be something in school, your social life, with family, sports related, etc…
Day #8 - Someone you Care About (11/12)
Who is a person in your life that you really love/care about? Why are they so special?
Day #9 - Something You’re Good At (11/13)
What is something you’re good at? Something that you know how to do well? Describe a skill, talent, ability, etc… that you feel proud about.
Day #10 (11/14)- Something Relaxing
What is something that you’ve done over the past week that helped you relax, de-stress, and/or take it easy? Briefly describe what you did and how it helped you.
Day #11 - A Small Kindness (11/15)
What is one thing that you did this week that helped or benefitted other people? Describe what you did and how it might’ve helped.
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If you didn’t do anything, what is one thing that you’re going to do before the end of the day that helps someone else? Describe what you plan on doing and how it might help them.
Day #12 - Little Karate Kid (11/19)
What does this video show about the power of encouragement and support?
Day #13 - Learning Something New (11/20)
What is something new that you learned at this school year?
Day #14 - Something to Look Forward to (11/21)
What is something that you’re looking forward to over the Thanksgiving Break (aside from sleeping)?
Day #15 - A Small Kindness (11/22)
What is one thing that you did this week that helped or benefitted other people?
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If you didn’t do anything, what is one thing that you’re going to do to help someone else?
Day #16 - Thanksgiving Break (12/2)
How was your break? What was something fun/relaxing/interesting that you did during your week off?
Day #17 - 2019 Reflection (12/16)
What is one way that you grew, matured, or changed during 2019?
Day #18 - Giving Back (12/18)
The holidays can be a tough time for people/families. What is one thing you could do to help out?
Day #19 - Winter Break (1/6)
What is one cool thing that happened during your break?
Day #20 - New Year’s resolution (1/9)
What is your New Year’s Resolution? Write down a goal or objective you have for 2020
Day #21 - Final Reflection (1/10)
Do you think that you have more of a growth mindset now than you did at the beginning of this challenge? Why or why not?