Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
45 min
The Power of Adding 'Yet'
This lesson teaches you how the tiny word 'yet' can change your brain from saying 'I can't' to 'I can!' It's a superpower that helps you grow stronger and smarter when things get tough.
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What & Why
Sometimes our brain tells us, "I can't do this!" or "I'm not good at this." This is called a fixed mindset. It feels like a brick wall.But what if we add one small word? "I can't do this... yet."That little word, 'yet', changes everything! It turns the brick wall into a staircase. It means you're still learning and growing. This is called a growth mindset. It reminds us that our abilities can get better with practice, effort, and asking for help.
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Example 1 — Math Problems
Anjali is struggling with a new type of multiplication problem.Fixed Mindset Thought: "I'm just bad at math. I'll never get this."Growth Mindset Thought: "I don't understand this type of problem yet. I'll ask the teacher to show me another way."By adding 'yet', Anjali sees the problem not as a failure, but as a puzzle she hasn't solved... yet!
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Example 2 — Learning to Skateboard
Ben keeps falling off his new skateboard and his knee is scraped.Fixed Mindset Thought: "I can't do it. I'm just not coordinated."Growth Mindset Thought: "I haven't learned how to balance yet. I'll try practicing on the grass first."Adding 'yet' helps Ben remember that learning a new skill takes time and practice, and it's okay to fall.
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Beginner
What is the main idea of 'The Power of Yet'?
A.It's a magic word that solves problems instantly.
B.It means you haven't succeeded right now, but you can with effort.
C.It's a way to pretend you are good at something.
D.It means you should give up.
Beginner
Leo is trying to learn a new song on the piano. He keeps hitting the wrong notes and thinks, 'I'll never be able to play this.' What's the BEST way for him to use the 'Power of Yet'?
A.Close the piano and play video games instead.
B.Tell himself, 'I can't play this song YET.'
C.Ask his parents to hire a new piano teacher.
D.Decide he doesn't like music anymore.
Beginner
Adding 'yet' to a thought like 'I don't understand this' helps you have a...
A.fixed mindset.
B.growth mindset.
C.worried mindset.
D.sleepy mindset.
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