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This ‘Training Your Brain’ writing prompt is an ideal activity for promoting a growth mindset by encouraging students to stretch themselves by trying new learning strategies. The writing prompt provides an introductory passage describing how our brains are similar to our other muscles in that they grow when we exercise them and dispels the myth that our abilities are fixed. Supporting children to understand that practice and effort allow our brains to grow and make new connections is an important part of developing a growth mindset. The passage is followed by a related question prompt and some directions to support students in completing the writing activity.