https://brothers.krebs.co/tags/growth-mindset/Growth-MindsetenSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/media/icon.svghttps://brothers.krebs.co/tags/growth-mindset/https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/ <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <!-- no-branding --> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="A small child looking up hopefully at a set of monkey bars, reaching one small hand toward the first bar with determined curiosity" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/cover_hu_4b0e0324ad37b93f.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/cover_hu_b212b261dc861996.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/cover_hu_4d94a2313cd2eaa.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/cover_hu_4b0e0324ad37b93f.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="yet">Yet</h1> <h3 id="the-magic-three-letter-word">The magic three-letter word</h3> <aside class="notes"> This is a short deck about growth mindset — the simplest, most powerful habit of mind for a young child. Read it slowly; the payoff is the word "yet" landing with a sense of wonder. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="hi-henry-">Hi, Henry! 👋</h2> <h2 id="hi-jack-">Hi, Jack! 👋</h2> <h3 id="today-we-learn-asecret-word">Today we learn a<br/><strong>secret word</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Build anticipation. "A secret word!" is a powerful opener for kids this age. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="have-you-ever-said">Have you ever said…</h2> <h1 id="i-cant">&ldquo;I CAN&rsquo;T!&rdquo;</h1> <aside class="notes"> Normalize this. Of course they have. Saying "I can't" isn't bad — it just means "this is hard right now." </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00F5D4" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="A small child on the floor concentrating hard on tying a shoe, laces a tangled mess, tongue sticking out slightly in concentration, warm and non-judgmental" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-shoes_hu_8476ded06081795.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-shoes_hu_2ba6ae728fb5f13f.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-shoes_hu_afabb780caf2c2a4.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-shoes_hu_8476ded06081795.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="i-cant-tiemy-shoes">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t tie<br/>my shoes!&rdquo;</h2> <aside class="notes"> Maybe they're still learning to tie shoes. Tie them together later — show, don't lecture. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <h2 id="i-cant-readthis-word-">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t read<br/>this word!&rdquo; 📖</h2> <aside class="notes"> Reading hard words is a real frustration for a new reader. Name that it's hard, and that hard is OK. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h2 id="i-cant-do-themonkey-bars-">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t do the<br/>monkey bars!&rdquo; 🐒</h2> <aside class="notes"> Physical challenges count too. "Yet" applies to bodies learning new moves. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="but-heres-the-secret">But here&rsquo;s the secret.</h2> <h3 id="one-little-word-changeseverything">One little word changes<br/><strong>everything</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Pause. Build mystery. What could possibly be that powerful? </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <h1 id="y">Y</h1> <h1 id="e">E</h1> <h1 id="t">T</h1> <h3 id="yet-1"><strong>Yet.</strong></h3> <aside class="notes"> Three letters, revealed one at a time. Say each letter aloud with the kids. Then the word. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="i-cant-tie-my-shoes">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t tie my shoes…</h2> <h1 id="yet-2">…<strong>YET</strong>.&rdquo;</h1> <aside class="notes"> The reveal lands here. Say the first line quietly, then the second loudly and proudly. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <h2 id="i-cant-read-this-word">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t read this word…</h2> <h1 id="yet-3">…<strong>YET</strong>.&rdquo;</h1> <aside class="notes"> Repeat the pattern. Repetition helps it stick. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFB84C" > <h2 id="i-cant-do-the-monkey-bars">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t do the monkey bars…</h2> <h1 id="yet-4">…<strong>YET</strong>.&rdquo;</h1> <aside class="notes"> One more time. By now they're predicting the pattern — invite them to say "YET" with you. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="see-what-happened">See what happened?</h2> <h3 id="i-cant-means-stuck">&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t&rdquo; means <strong>stuck</strong>.</h3> <h3 id="not-yet-meansi">&ldquo;Not yet&rdquo; means<br/><strong>I&rsquo;m still learning</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Explicit teaching moment. Yet is a door, not a wall. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#C8B6FF" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="A gentle picture-book drawing of a cozy, softly glowing brain with tiny sprouts and flowers and little warm golden paths growing out of it — metaphorical, whimsical, not medical at all, surrounded by soft sparkles" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-growing-brain_hu_dff7fd8c82fea3b8.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-growing-brain_hu_694a37fcf39bebca.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-growing-brain_hu_fb07617b44646dcf.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/yet/scene-growing-brain_hu_dff7fd8c82fea3b8.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="your-brain-growswhen-you-try-hard-things">Your brain <strong>grows</strong><br/>when you try hard things.</h2> <aside class="notes"> Introduce the neuroscience in a safe, metaphorical way. New connections form when we struggle with something new — that's learning. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00F5D4" > <h2 id="it-feels">It feels…</h2> <h3 id="a-little-tricky-">a little tricky. 🤔</h3> <h3 id="a-little-tingly-">a little tingly. ✨</h3> <h3 id="a-little-hard-">a little hard. 💪</h3> <h3 id="thats-the-growing-part">That&rsquo;s the <strong>growing</strong> part!</h3> <aside class="notes"> Name the feelings of effort so they become friends, not enemies. Hard = growing. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="so-next-timeyou-want-to-say-i-cant">So next time<br/>you want to say &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t&rdquo;…</h2> <h1 id="say">Say:</h1> <h1 id="heading"><strong>&ldquo;Not… YET.&rdquo;</strong></h1> <aside class="notes"> A simple, chant-able habit. Practice saying it aloud together, three times. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <h1 id="you-are-a-brain-growerhenry">You are a brain-grower,<br/><strong>Henry</strong>.</h1> <h1 id="you-are-a-brain-growerjack">You are a brain-grower,<br/><strong>Jack</strong>.</h1> <h3 id="keep-trying-keep-growing-">Keep trying. Keep growing. 🌱</h3> <aside class="notes"> End on their names. Hug if they'll accept one. Pick one "not yet" challenge to try together this week. </aside>https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/ <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <!-- no-branding --> <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="A child mid-art-project with a happy crinkled-brow &lsquo;oh well!&rsquo; expression, a small paint splatter landing on their cheek, arms open in a &rsquo;that&rsquo;s okay!&rsquo; gesture, still smiling" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/cover_hu_fa05ce693fb03f35.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/cover_hu_65df8b11134b2ce3.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/cover_hu_f30b12a383266437.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/cover_hu_fa05ce693fb03f35.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h1 id="mistake-makers">Mistake Makers</h1> <h3 id="brains-grow-when-we-goof">Brains grow when we goof.</h3> <aside class="notes"> This deck is about making peace with mistakes. The goal is to replace the inner voice "I'm bad at this" with "I'm learning." </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="hi-henry-">Hi, Henry! 👋</h2> <h2 id="hi-jack-">Hi, Jack! 👋</h2> <h3 id="today-we-celebrate">Today we celebrate…</h3> <h3 id="mistakes-"><strong>mistakes</strong>. 🎉</h3> <aside class="notes"> Yes, celebrate. Frame it like a surprise party for oops-moments. Curious reaction expected. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="wait-">Wait —</h2> <h3 id="we-celebratemistakes">we celebrate<br/><strong>mistakes</strong>??</h3> <aside class="notes"> Let them object if they want. "But mistakes are bad!" is a natural thought — we're about to flip it. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00BBF9" > <h1 id="yes">Yes.</h1> <h3 id="because-every-mistake">Because every mistake…</h3> <h3 id="is-a-tiny-giftfor-your-brain-">is a tiny <strong>gift</strong><br/>for your brain. 🎁</h3> <aside class="notes"> Reframe strongly. Mistakes aren't the end of trying — they're the point of trying. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="whats-a-mistake">What&rsquo;s a mistake?</h2> <h3 id="-a-wobbly-line">🎨 A wobbly line.</h3> <h3 id="-spilling-milk">🥛 Spilling milk.</h3> <h3 id="-a-tower-falling-down">🧱 A tower falling down.</h3> <h3 id="-saying-something-wrong">💭 Saying something wrong.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Name concrete examples so kids recognize them. All of these are normal — daily events. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="A brain growing tiny sparkling new golden pathways, small flowers and sprouts opening, surrounded by soft gentle sparkle dots and little &lsquo;aha!&rsquo; stars, metaphorical and whimsical — NOT medical" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-aha-brain_hu_bd0b055666bee3da.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-aha-brain_hu_a3641e7c381993d3.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-aha-brain_hu_8ebfa5cc7ea404fb.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-aha-brain_hu_bd0b055666bee3da.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="when-you-goofyour-brain-goes">When you goof,<br/>your brain goes:</h2> <h1 id="aha-so-that-didn">&ldquo;<strong>Aha! So that didn&rsquo;t work!</strong>&rdquo;</h1> <h3 id="and-a-new-path-grows-">And a new path <strong>grows</strong>. ✨</h3> <aside class="notes"> The science, in kid-speak. Neural pathways form when we discover what doesn't work. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#00F5D4" > <h2 id="your-brain-islistening-when-you-mess-up">Your brain is<br/><strong>listening</strong> when you mess up.</h2> <h3 id="its-taking-notes">It&rsquo;s taking notes.</h3> <h3 id="its-getting-smarter">It&rsquo;s getting smarter.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Make the brain a friendly, alert character — not a judge. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FFFFFF" > <h2 id="the-wrong-answer">The <strong>wrong</strong> answer:</h2> <h3 id="im-bad-at-this-">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m bad at this.&rdquo; 😞</h3> <h3 id="i-give-up-">&ldquo;I give up.&rdquo; 🙅</h3> <aside class="notes"> Name the unhelpful self-talk so we can replace it. These thoughts are normal — they just aren't true. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="the-mistake-maker-answer">The <strong>Mistake-Maker</strong> answer:</h2> <h3 id="oops-">&ldquo;<strong>Oops!</strong>&rdquo; 🤷</h3> <h3 id="what-can-i-try-now-">&ldquo;<strong>What can I try now?</strong>&rdquo; 🤔</h3> <aside class="notes"> Two little phrases that turn a mistake into an experiment. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FF9E00" > <p> <figure > <div class="flex justify-center "> <div class="w-full" > <img alt="Two small brothers rebuilding a block tower together after it fell — blocks scattered on the rug around them, the older brother laughing softly while handing his younger brother a block, the younger brother receiving it with a determined hopeful smile, joyful cooperation after a &lsquo;setback&rsquo;" srcset="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-rebuild_hu_740c9e720656d06a.webp 320w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-rebuild_hu_f1bdfd395d449b46.webp 480w, https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-rebuild_hu_ea0661b412524959.webp 760w" sizes="(max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 90vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, 760px" src="https://brothers.krebs.co/slides/mistake-makers/scene-rebuild_hu_740c9e720656d06a.webp" width="760" height="567" loading="lazy" data-zoomable /></div> </div></figure> </p> <h2 id="try-again-try-different">Try again. Try different.</h2> <h3 id="thats-how-big-kidsget-stronger">That&rsquo;s how <strong>big kids</strong><br/>get stronger.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Redo-after-oops is a celebration, not a punishment. Show both brothers rebuilding together. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#C8B6FF" > <h2 id="famous-mistake-makers">Famous mistake-makers…</h2> <h3 id="-rocket-scientists">🚀 rocket scientists</h3> <h3 id="-artists">🎨 artists</h3> <h3 id="-every-athlete-ever">🏀 every athlete ever</h3> <h3 id="-every-grown-up-you-love">🧠 every grown-up you love</h3> <aside class="notes"> Everyone whose job they admire is someone who's failed more than they've succeeded. This is the secret of all skill. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <h2 id="the-mistake-makerpledge">The Mistake-Maker<br/>Pledge:</h2> <h3 id="-i-will-try-hard-things">🤝 I will <strong>try</strong> hard things.</h3> <h3 id="-i-will-goof">🤝 I will <strong>goof</strong>.</h3> <h3 id="-i-will-try-again">🤝 I will <strong>try again</strong>.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Ritualize it. Actually say it together — raise a hand, repeat after me. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#FEE440" > <h2 id="todays-mission">Today&rsquo;s mission:</h2> <h3 id="make-one-good-mistake">Make <strong>one good mistake</strong>.</h3> <h3 id="something-you-triedthat-didnt-work">Something you tried<br/>that didn&rsquo;t work.</h3> <h3 id="tell-me-about-itat-bedtime">Tell me about it<br/>at bedtime.</h3> <aside class="notes"> Reframing the "what happened today?" bedtime question. The kid who shares a mistake gets delight, not correction. </aside> <hr> <section data-noprocess data-shortcode-slide data-background-color="#F15BB5" > <h1 id="henry-youre-a-brave-mistake-maker"><strong>Henry</strong>, you&rsquo;re a brave mistake-maker.</h1> <h1 id="jack-youre-a-brave-mistake-maker"><strong>Jack</strong>, you&rsquo;re a brave mistake-maker.</h1> <h3 id="your-brain-is-growingright-now-">Your brain is growing<br/>right now. 🧠✨</h3> <aside class="notes"> End on their names, affirming the identity: you are someone who can goof without shame. That's a gift that lasts decades. </aside>