100 Growth Mindset Writing Prompts for Lower Elementary | SEL & Social-Emotional

Help your students develop a growth mindset with this 100 Growth Mindset Writing Prompts resource. Perfect for lower elementary (Grades 1-3), these engaging prompts encourage students to reflect on perseverance, positive self-talk, resilience, problem-solving, and kindness.

Designed for use in SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons, morning work, journals, bell ringers, writing centers, or daily reflection, this resource supports students in building confidence, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking skills.

This resource includes:

• 100 Growth Mindset Writing Prompts – Categorized into engaging sections
• PDF Version – Printable for student journals or morning work
• PowerPoint Presentation – Project onto a screen for whole-class discussions

Categories Included:

• Growth Mindset Scenarios
• “What If” Questions
• “How Would You Feel If…” Prompts
• “Finish the Story” Starters
• Self-Reflection Prompts
• Gratitude and Positive Thinking Prompts
• Goal-Setting Prompts
• Kindness and Empathy Prompts
• Mistakes and Learning Prompts
• Perseverance and Effort Prompts
• Positive Self-Talk Prompts
• Teamwork and Cooperation Prompts
• Handling Feelings Prompts
• Confidence Boosters
• Acts of Kindness Prompts
• Growth Mindset Quotes (Explain or Reflect)
• Imagination and Creativity Prompts
• Friendship and Social Skills Prompts
• Problem-Solving Prompts
• Reflection and Personal Growth Prompts

Why You’ll Love This Resource

• Encourages Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Versatile and Easy to Use
• Supports Classroom Community
• Engages Reluctant Writers
• No Prep Needed

Perfect for:

• Grades 1-3
• School Counselors and Social-Emotional Learning Specialists
• Special Education and Resource Teachers
• Morning Meetings and Circle Time Discussions

Please Note: This resource is not editable and is provided in PDF and PowerPoint formats.

Help your students develop resilience, confidence, and a positive mindset with these engaging writing prompts.

Download now and start building a growth mindset classroom today!