Fostering self-esteem, a willingness to have a go and an ‘I can’ attitude was always important to me as both a teacher and a parent. These are important aspects of any supportive environment, whether in the home, in the classroom or in the workplace. I have written many posts and made many resources to help you develop a supportive classroom environment. In this post, I feature just one — a story you can personalise for your own class.
The Clever Children is a story about a kingdom in which a mean witch has put a spell on all the people, causing them to be confused and to forget everything they once knew. The king, who has heard about a class of very clever children (your class) asks for their help in teaching his subjects what they need to know. Every child suggests something they are good at and writes and draws a picture of them doing it on a page for inclusion in the book. When the children have taught their skill, the king throws a great party in the castle to celebrate and, of course, the children are invited.
The story not only helps develop an ‘I can do it’ growth mindset, but it helps develop friendship skills too. It was one of the first uploaded to the collection and includes a diversity of children and abilities gorgeously illustrated by Kari Rocha Jones.
The story is available in two formats.
It is an estory, ready to be displayed and read on the interactive whiteboard.
It is also a booklet that can be downloaded and printed, ready to be completed with pages written by your own children.
While both these formats are available to purchase independently, if you purchase the estory, the printable version is included.
Also included with purchase of the estory:
Continue reading: Supporting an ‘I can’ attitude with The Clever Children – readilearn
Norah Colvin 
A wonderful way to teach the kids about self-esteem. ❤
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It is, Debby. Thank you. 💖
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Very clever, and a wonderful way to foster the all-important self esteem of children.
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Thank you, Jennie. The children always enjoyed it, especially when they took the book home to read with their parents.
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That’s wonderful!
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It was. We sent a lot of different things home during the year. They were always popular.
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😀
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This is wonderful, Norah! I love what you’re doing to help children build their confidence.
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The children loved it, Miriam. Thank you.
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I’m sure they do, Norah.
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Very clever, Norah! I’m a huge believer in finding ways to build students’ self-esteem and confidence. I also like how this involves the entire class.
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Thank you, Pete. My children always loved this. Especially when it was their turn to take it home and read it with their family.
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What a wonderful idea. Anything that helps children realize their potential is worthwhile.
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I agree, Darlene. Thank you. 🙂
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I really love this clever concept that involves kids helping the king with useful information about what they are good at doing. You provide such a wonderful service to teachers.
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Thank you for your kind words, Patricia. My children always loved helping to write this book. 💖
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What a lovely concept. 📚😊
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Thank you, Sarah. 💖
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Yes
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Great idea for a customizable resource like this 😊
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Thanks, Yvette. My children always enjoyed it.
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i love the song too, and this is so important for children
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Thank you, Beth. 😊
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That is so clever, Norah. I love that idea. Sharing…
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Thank you, Jacqui. My children always loved it. Especially when it was their turn to take it home to read with their family.
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