What if one simple mindset could help children become more resilient, confident and ready to tackle new challenges? This is why many parents and teachers are introducing children to the concept of growth mindset.
Children often find themselves in situations where they feel depressed because of mistakes, failures, or difficult tasks. Without the right perspective, they may begin to believe that their abilities are fixed and that success is determined by talent alone. A growth mindset teaches the opposite. It helps children understand that skills can be developed through action, practice and persistence.
When children learn to see challenges as opportunities for growth, they are more willing to try new things, learn from mistakes, and move on in the face of adversity. These lessons can have a lasting impact on their academic success, emotional well-being, and overall confidence.
One of the best ways to introduce these ideas is through fun and age-appropriate videos. Visual stories make complex concepts easier to understand while keeping children entertained and inspired.
In this article, you’ll find a collection of growth mindset videos that help kids develop a positive attitude toward learning, action, and personal growth. Also, don’t forget to download the free Goal Planner printable at the end of the post to help kids set goals and track their progress while building a growth mindset.
Characteristics of people with a growth mindset
How do you know someone has a growth mindset? Some signs that will serve as indicators:
1. They never shy away from learning opportunities. A person with a growth mindset is always looking to grow learn new things.
2. They are hardworking. People with a growth mindset understand that it takes effort to get what they want.
3. They are not afraid to make mistakes. For them, mistakes are only opportunities to learn and improve. See 7 ways to learn from mistakes.
4. They never give up easily. In addition to learning from their mistakes, people with a growth mindset never throw in the towel too quickly. They learn from their initial failures to improve their efforts and ultimately achieve their goals. Read 11 short stories of determination.
5. They have strong self-confidence. They believe that they can and will be successful better versions of themselves.
Let’s take a look at some great videos to inspire kids to develop a growth mindset.
1. Fixed mindset and growth mindset
We created this video to provide a quick but in-depth description of two opposing mindsets: growth mindset and fixed mindset. Many people have heard of both, but they often don’t know how this way of thinking works in real life.
This video contains real examples that will help you determine if the person you are communicating with has growth or thinking skills.
2. Selection
This video is one of my favorites. It presents the possible consequences of the choices we make in life.
Some of our choices lead to happiness and success, while others lead to unhappiness.
A quote from a video that is so important in developing a growth mindset:
“Small choices become actions; Actions become habits, and habits become our way of life.
Here are more growth mindset quotes to help you expand your mindset.
3. The most powerful mindset to achieve success
This video shows some of the most famous and influential people of all time who approached life with a growth mindset. It also provides several comparisons between those with a growth mindset and those with a fixed mindset.
This video can be a good introduction to discussing how our mindset can affect our capabilities success in life.
4. Carol Dweck’s way of thinking
This animated video demonstrates the main message of Dr. Carol Dweck’s book Thinkingwhere he first introduced the concepts of sustainable and growth mindsets. The video is a great starting point for discussing mindsets with older children.
5. Growth mindset for students
This cute, animated video reminds younger children not to be afraid to make mistakes or not understand their lessons the first time. It presents the idea that we can become smarter by working on it.
(Check out this post on habits that make you smarter.)
6. I can’t do it… Yet (read)
This readable story is a fun way to introduce a word that plays an important role in developing a growth mindset: yet.
The word “yet” is something children can use to communicate to others and themselves that they are still growing, learning, and working to become the best versions of themselves when they are working on self-improvement.
7. Don’t give up
“Don’t give up. Keep moving. You will achieve.“
This video featuring Sesame Street’s Bruno Mars encourages kids to take action, even if it seems difficult at first.
This is a great example of a growth mindset in action, as the people of Sesame Street try new things for the first time and often have their actions challenged.
8. The mindset of a champion
This TEDx talk, presented by Carson Byblow, 5Th A grade school student in Bulgaria is about the thinking of people who have overcome difficult experiences and managed to become winners. Carson uses Michael Jordan as one of the examples of people who experienced many failures before achieving success.
He also shares how changing his mindset helped him overcome a challenge in his student life. This video can serve as a great inspiration for other children who are facing the same problems.
9. Develop a growth mindset
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your kids about growth mindset? This video gets the job done with sparks, jingles and explosions.
In Dr. Nagler’s lab, young viewers will learn that their brains grow through learning, especially learning through mistakes. This makes them smarter and more capable of doing amazing things.
10. Ascension
This heartfelt short film shows the growth mindset in action. It depicts a young inventor struggling to perfect his latest invention.
A new friend has arrived and needs his help. The inventor must overcome the disappointment of his failed invention to help the newcomer.
11. Growth mindset
This quick intro video on growth mindset is a nice way to discuss the concept with older kids. It defines a growth mindset and lists the characteristics exhibited by people who practice it.
In addition, this video suggests several famous people throughout history who can serve as role models for having a growth mindset.
Finally, the video provides great suggestions for self-talk based on a growth mindset.
12. The power of believing that improvement is possible
Here’s Dr. Carol Dweck’s TED talk on the power of “yet.” In this video, we see Dr. Dweck share examples of how the word “yet” can change lives when applied to various areas of student and youth life.
13. You can learn anything
This short video can inspire both children and adults about our inherent power to learn anything.
It reminds us that even the greatest and most abundant famous people have failed before they were great. They have learned from their mistakes and made great contributions to the world.
We want to share this message with our children – they too have the potential to be great. All they have to do is be open to the idea that they can learn anything.
Free Download: Goal Planner Printable
Goal planner printables help kids and adults organize their goals, break them down into manageable steps, and celebrate success along the way. They are a great tool for reinforcing growth mindset principles by encouraging consistent action and continuous improvement.
Download the printables and help your child turn goals into achievable actions.
(The link opens a Google Drive folder where you can download the PDF in different sizes: A4 and US Letter.)
Final Thoughts on Growth Mindset Videos
We hope this collection of growth mindset videos will help open up a conversation about this concept with your children.
Parents, teachers, and caregivers are important in helping children develop a growth mindset. It’s a great tool to help children love learning, stay curious, and believe in their abilities.
Here are some more growth mindset resources you might want to explore:
Finally, if you want to improve your parenting skills, then check out this resource that shows you how to get your kids to listen without yelling, screaming, or losing control..
