Drawing on research into the importance of growth mindsets and self-control, shows how teachers can provide opportunities for students to develop traits that will make them better able to face challenges and recover from setbacks. This practical book provides strategies, activities, and assessment tools that will help children change their mindsets and foster the desire to tackle difficult tasks, ability to push through challenging work, and application of what they have learned. It also offers suggestions for home–school communication that will help you build stronger partnerships and keep students growing, inside the classroom and out.