Teaching Growth Mindset Without Forced Sharing (Middle School, ADHD-Friendly)

1. A realistic, relationship-first way to help kids persevere when life feels like a lot

2. Continue the series

3. A quick adult check-in (because this matters)

1. Quick reset (adult)

4. The quiet truth: “Holding it together” at school doesn’t mean they’re okay

5. Remember what it feels like to be 13

1. Behind the behavior (teen)

6. What growth mindset really means (and what it doesn’t)

7. Why reading about other people works (especially for ADHD)

1. A few examples that fit this theme

8. Why writing works (without forced sharing)

9. The “minutes method” (for kids who hate the skill)

1. Start with a fair default

2. How to run it (teacher/parent script)

10. A simple mini-lesson you can use this week (10–15 minutes)

1. Step 1: Read or listen (5 minutes)

2. Step 2: Reflect indirectly (5 minutes)

3. Step 3: Respond (5 minutes)

4. A quick model (so kids aren’t guessing)

11. What to say in the moment (teacher/parent scripts)

12. Read next (before you grab the no-prep version)

13. Want the no-prep version?

Teaching Growth Mindset Without Forced Sharing (Middle School, ADHD-Friendly)

Teaching Growth Mindset Without Forced Sharing (Middle School, ADHD-Friendly)

Debra Shepherd
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