The magical power of yet refers to the mindset of acknowledging that a desired outcome or goal has not been achieved yet, but believing that it is possible in the future. It is a positive and optimistic mindset that can help individuals overcome challenges and persevere in their pursuits. When we say "I can't do it" or "I don't know how", we are limiting ourselves and closing the door to potential growth and success. However, by adding the word "yet" to the end of these statements, we open up a new realm of possibilities. Instead of saying "I can't do it", we can reframe it as "I can't do it yet". This small addition creates a shift in mindset from fixed to growth, from limitation to potential.

The Magical Yet Book Companion Lesson & Read Aloud Growth Mindset Activities

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What educators are saying

We used this lesson at the beginning of the year. My students loved learning about the power of YET! Thank you for a great resource.

I love this book and appreciate these activities to support our learning. very nicely done and something I will use every year when discussing and learning about growth mindset.

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This SEL Children's Book Companion Bundle includes 40 read aloud lessons on popular picture books with fun book activities, reading comprehension discussion questions, writing prompts, and more that teach important social-emotional topics. Great for school counseling lessons, SEL group, morning meet

Do your students need help showing a growth mindset? This growth mindset resource includes 5 book companions on popular children’s books that relate to having a growth mindset, the power of yet, making mistakes, and good choices (Bubble Gum Brain, The Dot, The Bad Seed, The Girl Who Never Made Mista

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Do your students need help developing a growth mindset? This growth mindset book companion resource for the book The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi can help! Teach kids about the power of YET in your kindergarten, first grade and second grade classroom with this engaging read aloud lesson and social-emotional learning activities.

⭐The Magical Yet book companion lesson is about the power of YET. Children will understand the power of the word “YET” and practice using the word YET and developing a growth mindset when faced with challenges and making goals.

⭐Perfect for your read-aloud time, SEL block, morning meeting, whole-class discussions, counselor lessons, sub-plans, and more!

⭐Children will participate in a classroom discussion and book chat, share their ideas in writing, and engage in fun activities that promote a growth mindset.

The Magical Yet book companion includes:

• a detailed lesson plan that makes teaching simple!
• guided questions for your classroom discussion
• anchor chart idea to organize your lesson
• writing activity to encourage reflection and kids to respond to a prompt
• 4 FUN follow-up activities (printable & digital included)
• Digital anchor chart, writing template, and a few digital activities. These are ready in Google Slides for use in Google Classroom.
• Interactive PowerPoint file of the digital templates for use in your preferred platform

4 Activities in The Magical Yet book companion:

1. Directed Drawing of The Magical Yet
2. YET Goal Setting hat craft activity
3. YET Journal
4. My "Yet" Thoughts - Self-Portrait

**Check out the detailed PREVIEW for a thorough look into what this book companion resource includes!**

Don’t own a copy of a book? No problem! A safe link to the video recording of book being read aloud is included.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Harbinder L. says, “Love this unit. Lots to do and engaging.”

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Why You Need This Book Companion:

• This children’s book was carefully chosen as it covers an important SEL topic we need to teach to kids.
• Read the book and use the lesson and follow-up activities to cover a week of SEL instruction any time of year.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and keep kids engaged in important activities that build social and emotional skills and grow your classroom community.
• You are covering important English Language Arts standards and building children’s literacy skills.
• This resource provides engaging printable and digital activities kids will enjoy!
• Great for use during whole-group lessons, homeschool, and in one-to-one classrooms.

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Looking for more Social-Emotional Learning lessons and activities? Check out the curriculum that is needed in ALL classrooms -> The BEST-SELLING mind+heart curriculum available for K-2 and grades 3-5. This curriculum would make the perfect addition to your SEL instruction with the book companions included in this bundle!

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Each of us, from the day we're born, is accompanied by a special companion--the Yet. Can't tie your shoes? Yet! Can't ride a bike? Yet! Can't play the bassoon? Don't worry, Yet is there to help you out.
Told in tight rhyme reminiscent of the great Dr. Seuss himself, this rollicking, inspirational picture book is perfect for every kid who is frustrated by what they can't do . . . YET.

A young girl crashes riding her bike. As she walks her damaged bike home in frustration, the narrator tells her about The Magical Yet. Depicted as a bright magical creature, The Magical Yet has helped the girl in the past as she learned to speak and crawl and walk. The narrator reminds the girl that this creature will help her as she struggles to learn new skills. The Magical Yet helps her persist through mistakes and failures and keep trying until success comes. Patience and practice are required, but with the help of The Magical Yet, skills will develop and grow and eventually you will get where you want to go. This story of a personified "Magical Yet" reminds readers of the power of not quitting. The power in continuing to try new things even as mistakes and mishaps occur. Alvarez's digital illustrations beautifully compliment DiTerlizzi's rhyming text. Showing a girl and her bike throughout, the illustrations focus on her efforts to ride her bike. In addition the illustrations show other characters learning various skills: learning to play an instrument, painting, skateboarding, dancing, saying tongue twisters, etc. This book provides a fun way to encourage students to keep trying. The book could also easily be used to teach personification.

An inspiring young picture book about overcoming challenges and frustrations with the Power of Yet.

“I can’t do it!”
“Can’t do it yet.”
This charming picture book tells the story of one small piglet who uses the Power of Yet to conquer frustration. While it may not be possible to perfectly flip pancakes or play the violin yet, with practice and patience and courage and grit, anything is possible!

A young piglet tries to ride a bike, join a baseball team, plan a violin, flip pancakes, and ride a roller coaster. He finds to his chagrin that he is either too small, too young, or simply not advanced enough in his skills. After hearing the phrase, "Not yet" for the umpteenth time, the piglet cries out in frustration. His mother explains to him that "yet" requires "growing and doing, patience and time". She gently points out that "to get to YET' he will fail, practice, and fail again. He'll need to work with others who can help him, and wait to get older and bigger. He'll need GRIT. Eventually, he'll have "learned the How!" This adorable book is a great way to help young children understand the power of yet, of persistence, and practice, and waiting. A book for understanding the importance of falling and picking oneself up. The illustrations are cute and beautifully compliment the text.

‘The Power of Yet’

Have you noticed there’s a theme catching fire around the world? It has to do with an itty bitty word that’s making big waves. The word I’m talking about is ‘yet’.

This superhero word is so super-duper that even Sesame Street had to write a song about it!

‘You didn’t get it yet, but you’ll make it soon I bet!” Yeah! That’s catchy!

Carol Dweck coined the phrase ‘the power of yet’ in her awesome book, ‘Mindset’. It’s a fantastic (although a little dry) read and I highly recommend you check it out.

The concepts are fab!

This is a fantastic addition to your toolbox for raising positive, empowered children!I’ll say it again - YET! It’s a potent little word packing a great, big punch!

“Yet.” A powerful three-letter word that means, “an implied time, still, even or nevertheless”. - Carol Dweck

The Power Of Yet

So what exactly is ‘the power of yet’?

Remember when we talked about how important growth mindset is to incorporate in your child’s learning process? Well the power of yet is a big piece of that!

Carol’s premise is that we all have the ability and power to improve. Race, religion or economic status have nothing to do with it. It’s our BELIEFS that empower or destroy us. Having a ‘can-do’ attitude will make you unstoppable.

A great way to integrate the power of yet into all that you do is to identify where you’re using the word ‘can’t’. All you need to do is add the word ‘yet’ on the end and you’re there.

I can’t ride a bike…yet.

I can’t bake a cake…yet.

I can’t tap dance…yet.

See how that works?

Pretty soon, you’ll be saying, ‘Up until now, I couldn’t fly a kite. But look how high my kite is flying now!’

Using ‘yet’ brings hope. It ignites a ‘can-do’ attitude! It creates an encouraging environment. But it isn't all roses…you have to be willing to learn from your mistakes…to persevere!! It requires patience and it requires belief in yourself. We’re all on a learning journey and there’s no room to give up!

Teaching your children how powerful this tiny little word can be will go a long way to moulding the superheroes you want to send out into the world. So start adding ‘yet’ to your ‘can’t’ and watch the magic unfold.

Persistence and “The Power of Yet”

What if when a baby tried to walk it just toppled over and never tried again? No one would ever learn! Babies are the best at ‘yet’. They’re perfect examples of what’s possible with a good attitude and a little persistence. Learn from a baby, people. Baby steps. The power of yet is REAL!

We all possess the capability to hone our skills and make our dreams a reality. Whether you’re a chicken or a hawk, you have the same chances to grow and learn and be fabulous. You have the potential to ‘fly’ in your own way.

‘Yet’ can give you wings!

“Hope” is the Thing With Feathers ~ by Emily Dickinson

Perseverance and “The Power of Yet”

Adding ‘yet’ is like baking a cake, playing an instrument or riding a bike. No one is born knowing how to ride without training wheels, bake a perfect cake or perform a beautiful piece of music, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to give up! It simply means it’s time to persevere! If you can’t do it right now…keep practising. You just can’t do it yet.

Success is inevitable and right around the corner… if you persevere!

As always, your actions are the most powerful teaching tool at your disposal. Stay in control of your words and emotions when showing your kiddos how to put the power of yet into play. Learn from your mistakes, keep trying and don't forget to stay positive!

The power of yet is like a hope injection for the future of your children…and THAT is rockstar stuff!

The Power of YET

Starting 100% virtually this year has made for some interesting lessons. The tried and true lesson that I am so used to doing just don't work the same in this digital environment. We have had to face new challenges and new hurdles that we didn't have to in the past. And my third graders as feeling it.

So we started this week with a lesson on the power of YET. The idea that we don't know everything now, that we aren't great at it now, but if we keep trying we will get it soon. We just aren't there YET.

I began by reading the story The Magical Yet to the students. It is a gorgeous book that lays out the idea of the YET. The kids immediately got the point. They understood that we might not be great at everything we are being asked to do right now, but we will get there.

I then asked them to think of things that they personally weren't so great at. They were to tell me things they can't do right now but hope to get better with practice. They told me things like, "get good at the football move", "improve upon my spelling", "become a better cook." As they were telling me these things, I was recording them on an anchor chart.

The next day, we watched this cute little video from Sesame Street, again about the Power of Yet. The third graders were totally rocking out to the song ;) I also showed them this video of the story Giraffe's Can't Dance. We then talked again about the power of YET and how that applies to all that we are doing here in our virtual classroom.

We went back to the anchor chart and I asked them specifically to tell me about TECHNOLOGICAL issues they weren't great at now but that we were hoping to be better at someday. I added those ideas, in a different color, to our anchor chart.

Then, we got to the "fun" part. I asked the students to pull out a piece of paper. I told them white with no lines was preferred, but if all they had was notebook paper from our journals, that is fine too. I guided them through the process of creating large, open "bubble" letters to spell the word YET. This wasn't too difficult for my third graders.

On the side of each letter, they wrote "You", "Educational", and "Technology" (YET). Then, using our anchor chart and their own ideas, the kids wrote their own personal "yet" goals. Things in each category that they weren't so great at YET but were hoping to get better at. We worked together on this a bit, then they were off on their own to finish filling it in.

When that was done, I asked the kids to color the background, so that the words YET with the writing stood out. They came out great!

The final step of this all was to write our YET goals into a paragraph. My students organized their paragraphs using the Paragraph of the Week format that I have already taught them, and created a nice little writing piece to go along with their YET art. If I had a physical bulletin board, this would be the best to display!

This small addition creates a shift in mindset from fixed to growth, from limitation to potential. The magical power of yet also helps us navigate through setbacks and failures. When we encounter obstacles or experience setbacks, it is easy to become discouraged and give up.

However, by embracing the power of yet, we can view these setbacks as temporary and see them as opportunities for growth and improvement. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, we can focus on what we can learn from the experience and how we can do better next time. Furthermore, the magical power of yet cultivates resilience and perseverance. When we believe that we haven't achieved our goals yet, we are more likely to keep pushing forward and working towards them. We are able to bounce back from failures and keep trying because we know that success is not guaranteed immediately, but with continued effort and determination, it can be achieved in the future. In addition, this mindset encourages a growth-oriented perspective. Instead of seeing our abilities, skills, and knowledge as fixed and unchangeable, we recognize that we have the power to improve and develop over time. We acknowledge that progress is a gradual process and that we can continue to learn and grow throughout our lives. The magical power of yet is not just a mindset, but a powerful tool for personal and professional development. By embracing this mindset, we can overcome obstacles, learn from failures, cultivate resilience, and continuously strive for improvement. It reminds us that success is not an immediate destination, but a journey that we can embark on with determination and optimism..

Reviews for "The transformative effects of "yet": How a growth mindset can improve your mental health"

1. John - 2 stars

I found "The magical power of yet" to be quite disappointing. While the concept of embracing a growth mindset was intriguing, the book lacked depth and failed to provide practical strategies to apply the concept in real life. The author seemed to rely on clichés and anecdotes instead of offering concrete advice and tangible steps for personal growth. Overall, I felt this book fell short of its potential and did not provide the value I was hoping for.

2. Sarah - 1 star

I regret purchasing "The magical power of yet" as it did not meet my expectations. The author's writing style was dry, and the content seemed repetitive and unoriginal. I was hoping for some fresh insights and techniques to overcome self-doubt and embrace a growth mindset, but this book offered nothing new. It felt like a rehashed version of other self-help books without any unique perspective or practical guidance. I would not recommend this book to anyone seeking meaningful personal growth.

3. Mark - 2 stars

"The magical power of yet" was underwhelming for me. It read more like a motivational speech than a well-researched book. The author's constant use of buzzwords and inspirational quotes became repetitive and often felt insincere. I was looking for evidence-based strategies and scientific insights, but the content lacked depth and failed to provide any novel approaches to personal development. Overall, I found this book to be a shallow and unfulfilling read.

4. Lisa - 3 stars

While "The magical power of yet" had some interesting ideas, I felt it fell short on execution. The book lacked structure and coherence, jumping from one anecdote to another without a clear connection. I was hoping for a more organized and concise exploration of the growth mindset, but instead, the author seemed to ramble on without a clear direction. The material was somewhat scattered, making it difficult to grasp the key takeaways. Though there were a few nuggets of wisdom, I found the overall reading experience unsatisfying.

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