During this season of lights and giving and good cheer, may you find peace and joy in each day. In the words of author Kate DiCamillo, “There is magic in the simplest moments.”
Happy holidays!
7 Mindsets Partner Engagement Team
Mindset of the Month: Attitude of Gratitude
Through the Attitude of Gratitude Mindset, we are taught that we can use either the positives or negatives in our lives as a foundation on which to build. Choose the positives, and we are on our way toward extraordinary success; choose the negatives, and we will likely begin a downward spiral. By focusing on the things we have, there is no time to be distracted by what we don’t have. #AttitudeOfGratitude
Best Practices
There are many ways you can share and spread gratitude in your schools during the holiday season. Check out these ideas for inspiration!
- Gratitude Graffiti: Have each staff member and student write 2-3 things they are grateful for on different colored construction paper and post them in common areas. Print out a couple Attitude of Gratitude posters and add them to your display.
- Gallery of Gratitude: Find a special place for the Gallery of Gratitude. Students and staff will display things they are thankful for – on post-its, projects, cards, construction paper … ANYTHING! You can either combine students and staff or have a special place in your school for each.
- Gratitude Rocks: Find smooth river rocks (or any rocks) and use paint or sharpies to write/draw inspirational messages on them. These rocks can be hidden for people to find, you can make a rock garden, or you can use them to landscape an area at the school.
During this season of giving and good cheer, the 7 Mindsets team wishes all students, educators, support staff, administrators, families, and friends a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, kindness, and joy!
In celebration, our What’s Poppin’ Holiday Edition We Are Connected Cards offer a great opportunity to create positive conversations and have some fun during the holidays!
Get the Cards!
Product & Curriculum Updates
Coming in January 2024! 7 Mindsets is excited to launch new features within its Empowering Educators adult well-being platform! Stay tuned for additional details and information in January 2024 when these product features are live and accessible within the Empowering Educators platform.
If you don’t have access to Empowering Educators and would like to learn more, check out this free sample lesson!
Webinars & Resources
Decoding a Decade of Insights and Best Practices Promoting Student Well-Being
Join our expert panel, including Dr. Clark McKown, founder of xSEL Labs, on Thursday, December 14, to gain insights and best practices into how schools can successfully improve student well-being. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and understanding of student well-being and social-emotional learning in today’s educational landscape!
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
- Inspiring with H.E.A.R.T. How to Create a Mindsets-Based Culture Where Everyone Thrives by Scott Shickler
- Belonging and Connection: Building a Framework for Student Success, presented by Dr. Doug Fisher
- Nurturing Resilient Educators: Strategies for Practicing Self-Care and Modeling It for Others, presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
- How to Shift Your Mindset and Feel Present | Edutopia
- Six Ways to Help Kids Grow Their Creativity | Greater Good Magazine
- Celebrating the Holiday Season in Schools: Why It Matters | ELA Matters
LIVE GROUP DEMOS
7 Mindsets regularly hosts short demos highlighting our BASE Education and xSEL Labs solutions. If you are interested in learning more, register for a demo here.