'Effort Spotlight' Cards for Developing Growth Mindset & Supporting Feeling Proud

‘Effort Spotlight’ cards for developing Growth Mindset and Supporting Feeling Proud.

Boost Growth Mindset & Celebrate Achievements with ‘Effort Spotlight’ Cards – Perfect for Building Confidence and Feeling Proud!

Empower children aged 3–11 to recognise their own effort, progress, and determination with these printable Effort Spotlight cards.

Designed to support emotional literacy, self-esteem, and a growth mindset, they’re ideal for classroom displays, PSHE lessons, or as part of a daily wellbeing check-in.

Promote pride, resilience, and motivation in your pupils – because every small step matters!

How could this resource be used?

To support children with managing their worries and beginning to foster a positive growth mindset for being noticed for putting in effort into giving tasks a try.
To explore strategies that we can use to help us to understand and navigate how to develop growth mindset.

Relevant Curriculum Links

England PSHE Statutory Curriculum Strands:

KS1: H18 – different things they can do to manage big feelings, to help calm themselves down and/or change their mood when they don’t feel good.
KS2: H20 – strategies to respond to feelings, including intense or conflicting feelings; how to manage and respond to feelings appropriately and proportionately in different situations.
KS2: H21 – to recognise warning signs about mental health and wellbeing and how to seek support for themselves and others.

Scottish Health and Wellbeing Curriculum Outcome(s):

I understand that my feelings and reactions can change depending upon what is happening within and around me. This helps me to understand my own behaviour and the way others behave. HWB 0-04a / HWB 1-04a / HWB 2-04a / HWB 3-04a / HWB 4-04a.
I am learning skills and strategies which will support me in challenging times, particularly in relation to change and loss. HWB 0-07a / HWB 1-07a / HWB 2-07a / HWB 3-07a / HWB 4-07a.
I understand the importance of mental wellbeing and that this can be fostered and strengthened through personal coping skills and positive relationships. I know that it is not always possible to enjoy good mental health and that if this happens there is support available. HWB 0-06a / HWB 1-06a / HWB 2-06a / HWB 3-06a / HWB 4-06a.