Developing a positive attitude to learning and an “I can do it!” attitude in young children is important. Children need to be willing to take a risk, to have a go, to try something new. They also need to realise that, if they can’t do it yet, it’s not the end of the world. If they try again, practise, and show persistence, one day they’ll be able to achieve many of the things they want. Giving up doesn’t achieve anything.
That little word “yet” is very important for children, and adults, to understand. It helps them see that learning is a process, not just a product. Learning is something that continues throughout life. If we want to develop life-long learners, it is important to view learning as a continuum. Every stage is important in and of itself, not just as a stepping stone to the next. If children are acknowledged for what they can do, they will be more willing to have a go at things they haven’t yet.
Developing confident children is at the heart of a supportive classroom environment.
An “I can do it!” attitude consists of three main parts:
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Since reading about the importance of ‘yet’ on your blog, I feel like I come across this idea all the time! Thanks for sharing.
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“Yet” is a very popular idea, and worthy of its popularity. I love to hear our 7-year-old relative spruiking it.
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That 7-year old seems to enjoy spruiking just about anything!!
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That is very truth. He has a wealth of information. Yesterday he was telling me about tiny wasps. 57 lined up head to toe measure less than a grain of rice! I wondered how anyone had discovered them! 🙂
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Amazing! And a very good question!!!
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Thanks. 🙂
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Fabulous post. I read in entirety and commented on Readilearn.com
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YES.YES.YES to this Norah. We have been through a bit of a battle with of tantrums after ‘failing’ to do something. I feel like a parrot saying, ‘try again, you can do it, one more time’ etc etc. But FINALLY, he’s got the message and now he says “I do it again,” hehe. 😀
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Fabulous, Sacha! Isn’t it wonderful knowing that your efforts are paying off!
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Gee, can adults develop an “I can do it!” attitude? 😉 Yes, this is so very important to introduce early.
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I think so, Sarah! But it is difficult if we’re used to telling ourselves negative stories. We need to start telling ourselves positive bedtime, and anytime, stories. 🙂
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Hey! There’s an idea. I’m serious. Picture books for adults. 🙂 I’m on it.
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Great! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Oh, I SO agree with this, Norah. Great subject 🙂
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Thank you, Donna. 🙂
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Reblogged this on So, You Think You Can Teach ESL?.
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This is great! I can just hear all the expandable intelligence ideas coming through and how to practically implement them in the classroom. Thanks for all the free downloads. Super useful. 🙂
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Thank you for your enthusiasm, Jessica. I’m pleased you find the resources useful.
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