Trying New Things — Growth Mindset Coloring Pages

About this resource

The moment before trying something new is when students need courage most. These trying new things coloring pages give students the words for it in a calm moment. The 20 affirmations build curiosity, courage and comfort with being a beginner, in the Self-Awareness competency for Grades 2–8.

What students practice

• Being curious and brave
• Counting every try as a win
• Stepping out of their comfort zone
• Feeling stronger than their fear

What’s inside these trying new things coloring pages

• Vertical coloring pages for all 20 affirmations, in mandala-style frames
• Horizontal versions of the same 20 pages
• 20 reflection sheets that match the affirmations
• Each sheet adds a short explanation, two questions and space to write or draw
• The full affirmation list with classroom ideas
• A double-sided printing tip; 67 pages in all

A look inside

• Affirmations: “I can be curious and brave.” “Every try is a win.”
• More affirmations: “I step out of my comfort zone.” “I’m stronger than my fear.”

Grade fit

Think of the set as trying new things affirmation coloring pages with SEL reflection built in; the slow, detailed coloring makes them mindfulness coloring pages too. Let students pick the affirmation that fits how they feel, then pair the coloring page with its reflection sheet for a quiet journal entry. It works well before a field trip, a new unit or a class performance. The set fits Grades 2–8. A sample reflection question: “What’s something you were nervous to try, but did anyway?”

Pairs well with

For more growth mindset practice, see Back to School — Growth Mindset Coloring Pages or Growth Mindset Coloring Pages — Affirmations and Quotes.