Nearly every teacher has heard a student say, “I’m bad at this, ” or “I can’t do it.”

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Before kids get stuck in self-doubt, a few carefully chosen words can encourage children to keep trying.

 

Use the responses in this quick-glance classroom guide to help children stay engaged instead of shutting down.

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What you'll get:
 

• Five questions that help students stay curious instead of shutting down
   

• A simple classroom phrase students can use when learning feels hard
   

• A discussion prompt that normalizes mistakes and builds confidence