Free Growth Mindset Posters To Show Students the Power of "Yet"

Promote positive thinking and a can-do attitude in your classroom with these growth mindset posters. Each poster has an important message, reminding your students that mistakes are OK and hard work pays off. Keep growth mindset front and center with your free printable poster set.

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Why is a growth mindset important?

Growth mindset is key for learners. The best students are willing to take risks and make mistakes, specifically so they can learn from them. These are the learners that try and fail, then get up and try again, over and over. They’re open to new ideas and processes and believe they can learn anything with enough effort.

It sounds simplistic, but when students really embrace the concept, it can be a real game-changer. In fact, research backs it up. A 2024 study found that students with a growth mindset gain the equivalent of 33 extra learning days in English language arts and 31 extra days in mathematics over an academic year. That’s astonishing, and it all comes from students’ belief in their ability to learn and willingness to embrace new challenges.

Learn more: Read about growth mindset vs. fixed mindset, then explore 25 meaningful activities and ideas for bringing growth mindset to your own classroom.

Free Printable Growth Mindset Posters Set

Our free set of printable posters is terrific for classroom walls or school hallways. You can also create a bulletin board with a growth mindset theme (pair them with these growth mindset quotes), or send the posters home for kids to talk about with their parents.

Growth mindset poster with text reading I can't do it ... yet. I don't know how ... yet. I'm not good at this ... yet. — We Are Teachers

The Power of “Yet”

This is one of the most powerful words in the English language, since it promises great things for the future! Reframe student thinking around difficult tasks or skills by embracing the power of “yet.”

Mistakes Are Expected and Respected

Everyone makes mistakes, no exceptions. And that’s OK! Mistakes mean you’ve taken a risk to try something new, but haven’t quite succeeded yet. Let students know that you welcome mistakes in your classroom, as long as they’re viewed in a helpful light.

I Can Learn From My Mistakes

Here’s the key: Mistakes are learning opportunities. Determine what you did wrong, then try it another way. It may take multiple tries, but every mistake gives you valuable information about what it takes to get it right. Encourage students to think more deeply about their mistakes to see what they can learn.

Poster reading First Attempt At Learning — We Are Teachers

FAIL = First Attempt In Learning

This acronym sums it all up: When you get it wrong, it just means you’ve taken the first step to getting it right! Just remember that it can take multiple attempts to get where you’re going, so perseverance is the key.

I Can Do Hard Things

“It’s too hard … I can’t do it.” These are the words of someone who’s given up. But research shows that people who believe in their own abilities really can do more, including the hard stuff. Support student self-esteem, and watch their accomplishments pile up!

It’s Not Failure Because I Haven’t Given Up Yet

We only fail when we stop trying. Fostering a growth mindset means rewarding every attempt, even those that don’t quite succeed. Be sure to recognize and celebrate incremental improvement, and encourage students to do the same.

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