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The Mindset Collection—Courage: Growth Mindset Short Stories to Inspire Kids Kindle Edition

by Shae Lynn Watt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Being brave is scary… stories make it easier!

You want your child to be brave. You want them to face their fears with determined courage, and make firm decisions that are true to their values.

It’s easy to know the right thing to do.

It’s hard to feel the worry, judgment of others, or doubt about their abilities creeping in and still do the right thing.

These stories let your child walk through those feelings with a character who is just like them—relatable kids who have fears and dreams your child will recognize and identify with. Your child will cheer them on, through their hard moments, and see what it looks like to choose to be brave.

Read together with your 1st-3rd grader, or give it to your 4th-6th grader to read on their own. Then explore the discussion questions provided at the end of each story together to solidify the learning together in meaningful and transformative conversations that reinforce your own family's values.

The next time they face their own fear and uncertainty, they’ll know what lies on the other side of choosing courage—confidence, contentment, and wonder at what they are capable of!

This collection features four different characters, each with their own goal and obstacle.

If Emma messes up on the soccer field, she’ll lose it all. Better to pass than make a mistake.

Carlos gives up on his goal when he learns he’ll have to speak in front of an audience… but astronauts don’t let their fears stop them, and neither will he.

Aliyah always achieved her goals before she failed at horseback riding… what could make that time feel like less of a waste?

It’s not that Connor doesn’t want to make change at the yard sale… it’s that he can’t. Even for the guitar of his dreams.

This book makes a great gift for all children—those who are confident and courageous, and those who are struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or a fixed mindset. Your child will love rooting for characters they care about as they work hard to make the right choice!

"Over my 15 years in education, I have seen a profound need in our schools and communities for resources and books that will help children learn essential social and emotional skills. Our children need stories that will teach them about the complexities of life, relationships and choices they will have to make in a natural and meaningful way. Watt showed respect to her audience by treating their experiences and perspectives with a sense of dignity. Too often children and their emotional needs are minimized or ignored, and I found her stories honored their experiences and feelings, while teaching them about how to respond and process their emotions in a healthy way."
-Jen Binkley, 15-year teacher
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    6 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Mindset Collection
  3. Print length
    47 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - 6
  6. Publication date
    November 24, 2019
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  9. Enhanced typesetting
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About the Author

Shae Lynn Watt lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with two wild and wonderful young sons, her husband, and a giant six-toed dog.  

As a child, she wanted to be a part-time ballerina, part-time marine biologist. Do Baby Shark dance parties count?  

Today, she's a part-time writer, part-time singer, part-time bread baker, part-time audiobook narrator, full-time mom, and former farmer with a degree in Cognitive Science. 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081Z49C3B
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 186 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 47 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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Shae Lynn Watt lives in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains with two wild and wonderful young sons, her husband, and a giant six-toed dog.

As a child, she wanted to be a part-time ballerina, part-time marine biologist. Do baby shark dance parties count?

Today, she's a part-time writer, part-time singer, part-time bread baker, part-time audiobook narrator, full-time mom, and former farmer with a degree in Cognitive Science.

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joan Wagner
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You from an 81-year-old!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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These books give me permission to be myself. I have avoided certain events, challenges, adventures, because I feared failure, which I was taught, was unacceptable.
I am inspired and amazed to learn that perfection is the enemy of curiosity, risk, and discovery.
Imagine having these books as a child, and seeing that it is all right to try, fail, try again...do better, without fear of failure and judgment.
At 81, I'm eager to change my thinking about results, and doing things as adventures, not tasks to do perfectly, right away.
Shae Lynn Watt has skillfully and lovingly written mini manuals for living with joy, curiosity, kindness to self and others, while exploring ourselves and our common humanity with the world. Thank you for your easily understood insights, for kids of all ages. Joan Wagner
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WattsHerName
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect stories for our imperfect journey thru life.
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019
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LOVED ALL OF THE STORIES! These tales opened up great conversations with my grandchildren. Plus I could totally identify with Connor and his math struggles. As an ADHD adult with Dyslexia I applauded him discovering that sometime we have to create our own tools for survival when we are out of our element. It’s our own unique journey and our truth, but we are not alone. We have a community of people like us. And we have loving supportive families who cherish us just the way we are ❤️

Don’t miss these charming, insightful stories!
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Meadow B Lo
5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable book for promoting growth mindset in young readers
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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A lovely collection of stories of and for young people which clearly illustrates how we so often limit ourselves by feeling that we will never be good at things, just because they are difficult for us.

Each character in the story faces their fears and tries to do something they have determined that they are terrible at. I appreciate that they don't always get a perfect outcome (as in real life) but they see that they can improve and they gain confidence from the experience.
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CDG
5.0 out of 5 stars Very relatable!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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These stories are fantastic! The characters were all so unique and likable, I feel like I know them all personally. I truly connected with each and every one. The writing is beautiful and very well laid out, I’m sure these lessons will be of great help to any kids out there struggling with anxiety or everyday fears!
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Taniel Pogharian
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful learning tool for kids!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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My first grade son and I read the stories and loved them! The discussion questions at the end of each story are great conversation starters and I loved hearing how my son responded. It really is a great learning tool for kids and their parents and I can’t wait to buy more books in the collection.
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Ja N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great before bed!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
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So many wonderful things about these stories! Positive guidance, encouragement, a great length to read to my grandson before bed with thought provoking questions for great conversations. The situations portrayed in these stories are easily things as adults we could see our children/grandchildren encounter. The problem solving approach offers useful tools.
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Kelly49953
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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Loved this book! Very well written, interesting stories. Great problem solving skills for children. Highly recommend.
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Cristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring stories for kids
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Wonderful inspiring stories to read to my kids.
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