Tanya Rudolph

“Beautiful Oops” by Barney Saltsberg

This book is great at helping children think about “mistakes” as beautiful opportunities to try something new. It helps with reinforcing a growth mindset.

Extension: K-12

When your child is creating a piece of art, and they feel they have made a mistake, discuss ideas and ways that they can turn their “mistake” into a new opportunity.

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I always try to instill persistence and out of the box thinking in my art studio. A growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed mindset, helps build strong future learners who know they can conquer any unforeseen challenges.