The OK book

This week, we read The OK Book and discussed tasks and activities we are capable of and others that we find challenging.

Students recognized that they are OK at:

In our classroom, we are developing a growth mindset. When we foster growth mindset, we believe that we can improve our skills with work, practice and perseverance. We recognize that it is okay to not know how to do something, yet. When tasks are new or difficult, we encourage children to take a break or ask for support before trying again.  It is important to model that everyone, adults and children, have the potential and necessity to learn new things and how we can view these situations as opportunities for growth.

Students noted that:

JT: It’s too difficult, you can try again and you try your best and use your brain to try again.

RB: It’s hard to do it because you never try practice it.

LB: You have to practice, I practice pumpkins at home. Nobody get mad when I try.

MC: If we’re frustrated, we can take a breath.

AC: You can ask one of the friend to help.

AK: If we don’t know how to do it, ask the teacher or ask your friends.

DF: I know a song that can help, “Try everything!”

SK: Nobody knows how to do everything!

What are you OK at? What strategies do you use when you don’t know how to do something yet?