Growth Mindset Poster Template
Help students reframe stuck thoughts with this free growth mindset poster template. Six cards show a fixed phrase crossed out and a growth version underneath, with fill-in spots for your name, room number, school name and a sixth custom pair your class can write together.
How teachers use it
- A front-of-room reminder during independent work
- SEL morning meetings and goal-setting weeks
- Counseling offices and intervention rooms
- Hallway displays during testing season
Each phrase is its own Word text box, so you can swap "I give up" for language your grade actually uses. The crossed-out line and the growth line sit on the same card, which makes the swap easy to point to during a lesson. Print it once and leave it up all year, or rotate the sixth card as new challenges come up.
For the sharpest result, print it on a poster printer at 300 DPI. Our printers are Canva-ready, Wi-Fi capable and Title I / Title IV-A eligible, with setup under 30 minutes and 500+ templates included. Need the printer, ink and paper together? See our poster maker packages. In-house prints typically run about $1.30–$2.84 per poster once you have paper and ink on hand. Schools can also request free sample posters by mail.

See it on the wall
A 24×36 poster is big enough to read from across a room or down a hallway. Print a test at 12×18 first if you want to check spelling and colors before you print the full size.
How to edit in Word or Canva
- Download the 24×36 Word file (or the 12×18 half-scale file if Word on your laptop caps page size).
- Click any bracketed text box and type your school details.
- Save as PDF or send straight to your school poster printer at 300 DPI.
- Prefer Canva? Rebuild the layout there on a Canva-ready printer, then print.
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Growth Mindset Poster Template FAQ
Can I change the phrases on the growth mindset poster?
Yes. Every fixed phrase and growth phrase is an editable Word text box, including the sixth custom pair.
What size is the growth mindset poster template?
The full version is 24×36 inches. A 12×18 half-scale Word file is included and prints at 200% to fill a 24×36 sheet.
Can I rebuild this in Canva?
Yes. Our school poster printers are Canva-ready, so you can recreate the layout in Canva if you prefer that editor.
Is this a free download?
Yes. The Word template is free to download and edit. Printer package details live on our product pages.
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