Why Mistakes Are an Important Part of Learning to Read

Learning to read is exciting. It’s also messy. Letters get mixed up.Words get guessed.Sounds don’t always blend smoothly. And that’s not a problem. It’s part of the process. Mistakes are not signs that something is wrong — they are signs that something is growing. When we normalize mistakes in early reading, we don’t just build … Read more

How Sports Teach Growth Mindset in Young Children

Spring brings more than sunshine and longer days. It brings baseball season. And whether children are stepping up to bat for the first time or watching from the stands, sports offer one of the most powerful real-life lessons we can give them: You don’t have to be perfect to grow. In fact, growth requires mistakes. … Read more