If your child expresses fear or reluctance and you feel it's important to overcome it Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will overcome their fears with repeated, small dose exposure. 2)Takeaways: a) Always start with compassion. Children need to feel safe and ... View More
If your student needs support with self-awareness, and is uncomfortable making mistakes and taking feedback Teach It! 1)Objective: Engagement in the arts and athletics will support students' development of growth mindset. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Students te... View More
All students, regardless of their strengths or needs Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will develop a growth mindset. 2)Teacher Takeaways: While self-belief, or growth mindset, cannot replace aptitude or overcome all weaknesses, it is true that all students w... View More
If your student is easily discouraged or has a fixed mindset Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will experience more success if they believe in their ability to succeed, and understand that success depends on working hard and keeping at it. 2)Instruction and P... View More
If your student consistently asks for help without trying different ways on their own first Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn how to be specific in asking for support so they can still figure out the answer on their own. 2)Instruction: a) Explain w... View More
WHAT IT IS Flexible thinking is the ability to shift your thinking when you need to. We all get stuck at times, but how you handle unexpected circumstances or unanticipated test questions can make a big difference. If you feel yourself getting upset, ask thes... View More
If your child is anxious about new experiences, easily disappointed or over-reacts when things don't go as anticipated How to Apply It! Work with your child to develop a contingency plan so you know they are prepared if things don't go exactly as they hope. ... View More
If your student repeats the same mistakes or repeatedly has the same difficulties, often students with weaker flexible thinking Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will become independent in using recommended study strategies as they gain practice and realize th... View More