The Power of Yet
Recently we read Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae. The book centers around a Giraffe who can't dance like all the other jungle animals and is made fun of because of his lack of dancing skills. Gerald is the perfect character for teaching students about a growth mindset. After we read the story we brainstormed things we can't do YET. We shared many ideas and discovered that everyone has something that they can not do YET!
As we finished the story Giraffes Can't Dance, we discovered that Gerald finds a dance of his own. His "YET" has become a 'NOW'. All it took was practice, confidence in himself, and time! After reading, we created this poster of the things that we can't do yet. We discussed how there will be a lot of things in first grade that we can't do yet, but with a little perseverance and courage, we are already on our way to getting there!
Joyfully,
Hilary Jackson
