I’ve taught for over 30 years. Never in that time has something I put on the wall had such a profound impact on my classroom culture. My students look to the Project Luma posters as inspiration and encouragement.
Gina B. (1 of 3)
One afternoon, while tackling a difficult concept, one of my students looked up and said, “Struggling helps me get stronger!” The rest of the class also looked up. The next student said, “Yeah, we’re trying something different because we’re learning something hard we haven’t learned before!"
I asked my students why they liked the posters. One said, “These posters don’t let me fail.” They told me the posters inspire and encourage them, so they want to keep working hard.
Gina B. (2 of 3)
Project Luma Growth Mindset posters encourage my students to take academic risks, to try something they haven’t tried before and not be afraid of failing.
We reference them all the time. When a student reads one of the Project Luma posters, they are saying the message to themself: “Struggling helps ME get stronger.” This is a profound difference over the typical “Struggling helps YOU get stronger.”
Gina B. (3 of 3)
“They don’t let me fail.” “They tell me not to give up.” “If I try I might learn and get it right!” “They help me succeed.” “The bright colors get my attention. The dots and scribbles make the posters fun and interesting." “I like the wiggly words!”
Exact quotes from Mrs. B's students about the Growth Mindset posters
I would LOVE to have those posters in my classroom. They are colorful and bold and they make me feel positive.
Andrea, age 9.... okay, she's my niece – but she still meant it! :D And yes, those are her own unprompted words. :)
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