--- title: 3 key educator mindsets for supporting kids who learn and think differently description: 'Watch this video to learn about three key mindsets: a positive orientation toward inclusion, a strong sense of self-efficacy, and a growth mindset. They can help you support all students, including those who learn and think differently. ' slug: 3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently author: The Understood Team published: '2024-01-23T15:53:36.936Z' date_modified: '2024-01-23T12:00:00.000-05:00' source_url: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently lang: en --- # 3 key educator mindsets for supporting kids who learn and think differently [![3 key educator mindsets for supporting kids who learn and think differently](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/QG7US3oA9fs/sddefault.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG7US3oA9fs) --- ## Explore related topics and articles - [Welcome to the toolkit: Best practices for supporting kids who learn and think differently](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/toolkit-best-practices-for-supporting-kids) - Watch this video to learn more about our best practices toolkit for educators. It’s designed to help you create an inclusive learning environment for all students. - [Distance learning toolkit: Key practices to support students who learn differently ](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/distance-learning-toolkit) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, distance learning has been a challenge for many educators, families, and students. That includes the 1in5 students who learn differently. Students who struggle academically or who typically get individual support in school are more likely to fall behind during distance - [The power of motivation for kids who learn and think differently](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/motivation-kids-learning-differences) - Kids who learn and think differently need motivation to keep trying. But it’s not always easy to find. Learn what keeps kids motivated despite challenges and setbacks. --- ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently#webpage","url":"https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently","description":"Watch this video to learn about three key mindsets: a positive orientation toward inclusion, a strong sense of self-efficacy, and a growth mindset. They can help you support all students, including those who learn and think differently. "},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently","name":"3 key educator mindsets for supporting kids who learn and think differently"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Article","datePublished":"2024-01-23T15:53:36.936Z","dateModified":"2024-01-23T12:00:00.000-05:00","description":"Watch this video to learn about three key mindsets: a positive orientation toward inclusion, a strong sense of self-efficacy, and a growth mindset. They can help you support all students, including those who learn and think differently. ","headline":"3 key educator mindsets for supporting kids who learn and think differently","url":"https://www.understood.org/en/articles/3-key-educator-mindsets-for-supporting-kids-who-learn-and-think-differently","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://www.understood.org/#organization","name":"Understood for All Inc","logo":"https://cdn-images.understood.org/p0qf7j048i0q/307jFAYQevghG8nQMCjh89/ccdbbec895765824db43f6d30b496e83/logo_lockup_navy.jpg"}}] ```