Growth Mindset, a term coined by Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, is the idea that when people change their beliefs about their own efforts, they can better adapt to create successful outcomes. In other words, when you believe that you will succeed after practice and effort, your odds of doing so improve. It’s a…
10 Thanksgiving Books for Kids
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, one of the best ways to introduce the meanings and traditions of this amazing holiday is through a good book. Whether taking a trip to the library to explore a number of different books or heading over to reading circle bookshelf , we put together a list of a…
Pigasso and Mootisse: Using Story Time to Scaffold Creativity
Spring brings an explosion of color and an awakening of our senses. It’s a great time to inspire children’s creativity and to make colorful works of art. When Pigcasso Met Mootisse, by Nina Laden, is a brightly illustrated book that tells the story of what happened when two famous artists with very different styles become…