One of the things we love doing here at Mrs Mactivity is creating resources that are not only beautifully designed, but also genuinely useful – if you’re a parent, tutor, childminder, or teacher – for helping children develop their knowledge and skills. With this in mind, we’ve paired up with Learning Resources UK, to bring you a fantastic FREE growth mindset colouring booklet, ideal for back to school, for the holiday time, or any time of year really!
Free growth mindset colouring sheets for kids
With the holidays looming, and back to school taking centre stage, there’s never been a better time to help children develop a growth mindset. Over on the Learning Resources UK blog, they’ve explained brilliantly all about what it means to have a growth mindset, and how to clearly explain and model this to children so they clearly understand. Read this before going any further, then go ahead and download your free growth mindset colouring sheets from the bottom of this page. You can also read this fantastic blog post about a free mindfulness activity booklet for kids, and access the free calming booklet printable from our friends at Red Ted Art.
How can you use these free growth mindset mindfulness colouring sheets?
The choice is yours! You could find a quiet time at the end of a busy day for a period of reflection and ‘down time’, to explore the different themes of the colouring sheets and let children’s creativity take over. Supply felt tip pens, colouring pencils and crayons and the world’s your oyster! See what fantastic coloured patterns children can create whilst discussing the meaning behind each sheet and what it means to them. Ask them to think of a time when they used their own growth mindset and how it helped them. In turn, share your own experiences, giving very specific examples where you can.
There are five of these growth mindset mindfulness colouring sheets in total in the booklet, each with a different focus.
What are the benefits of growth mindset colouring sheets?
1. Since colouring and decorating is such an active process that requires focus and engagement, this helps children to internalise the positive messages on each colouring sheet.
2. Children can also express themselves creatively, making the whole experience more personal and meaningful.
3. Children can use this opportunity to express their feelings, in a way they wouldn’t ordinarily do. The whole experience should be relaxing and encouraging of interactions with one another to express how we truly feel.
4. The positive messages and affirmations should reinforce children’s beliefs in their own abilities. If it was just a poster they might be tempted to ignore the message, but since it’s something they are actively engaging with, it becomes more of a focus and more easily internalised.
5. Fine motor skills – colouring is well known as a great way to encourage and enhance fine motor skills. It also encourages children to focus on something that isn’t a screen!
6. Discussion prompts – these growth mindset colouring sheets are great for approaching discussion around growth mindset in a non-threatening, psychologically reassuring way. Discussion is derived organically rather than forced. Children who may be reluctant to participate in class discussion are also given a change to take part on their own terms, without the added pressure of everyone listening in.
7. Personal Development. Children can keep their completed sheets as reminders of the growth mindset lessons they’ve learned.
8. Morning Activities. Start the day with colouring activities that set a positive tone and mindset for the day.
9. Discussion Starters. Use the sheets to spark discussions about growth mindset principles and how they can be applied in real-life situations.
10. Memory Retention. Visual aids help children remember concepts better. Colouring can reinforce the messages they are learning about growth mindset.
Growth mindset colouring sheets are a versatile and effective tool for fostering a positive, resilient attitude in children. They combine the benefits of creative expression with powerful psychological principles, making learning about growth mindset both fun and impactful.
Why wait? Download your free growth mindset mindfulness colouring sheets below!
