The Mindset Collection—Friendship: Growth Mindset Short Stories to Inspire Kids

By Shae Lynn Watt

Dreading another friendship drama? Stories can help. Childhood friendships can be deeply enriching connection for your child, or a source of stress and challenge. As much as we want to, we can't control how our children are treated by their friends... but we can equip them to stand strong in their boundaries, self-confidence, and sense of right and wrong. It's hard to be the one to disagree, stand out from the crowd, or choose who to spend time with when there are so many options... or so few. These stories let your child walk through those feelings with a character who is just like them--relatable kids who are faced with friendship questions of empathy, kindness, and how much of themselves to give. Your child will cheer them on through their hard moments, and see what it looks like to choose to be a friend with integrity. It seems like Esther has to sacrifice her own goals in order to support her friend Kelsey. Is there another way? The kids in the art club are so good at art, and Kayla is only good at soccer. How can she possibly make friends here? What does Lucas want more--to guarantee he fits in at Minecraft Club or share his unique Minecraft creations? Aiden can't face apologizing for his outburst... but if he doesn't, he'll never be a part of the Minecraft Club again. Read together with your 1st-3rd grader, or give it to your 4th-6th grader to read on their own. Then explore the teacher approved discussion questions provided at the end of each story together to solidify the learning together in meaningful and transformative conversations that crystallize 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 friendship questions and decisions. This book makes a great gift for all children--those who are thriving in their social environment, or those who are struggling with finding their place and being themselves. Your child will love rooting for characters they care about as they work hard to make the right choice! "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 shows 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1671202473
• ISBN13: 9781671202474
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 45 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.1" x 5.3"