Welcome, families and schools to the 2023-24 school year!
This month, we are discussing :
The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds.
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This book is about a young girl named Vashti who is convinced that she can’t draw. Her teacher encourages her to try by saying, “Just make a mark and see where it takes you.” Vashti makes a dot on the paper, she signs it, and her teacher frames it!
This positive experiencewith a caring adult, helps Vashti change her mud thoughts about drawing into clear thoughts. Her growth mindset leads to developing a new, unexpected spark. Vashti’s story reminds us that youth will listen and participate when we initiate the conversation to try something new.
Join in the discussion with your child
At home, you can continue to help your child bloom by doing the following:
- Model using positive self-talk and turn mud thoughts into clear thoughts.
“I hate spelling. I will never be able to spell!”-mud thought
“Spelling is hard for me, but I can practice and work hard to do better.”-clear thought - As a family, try something new. Learn a new skill (i.e. baking, dancing, knitting, throwing a Frisbee, exploring new places).
- Let your child teach you something new.
- Encourage your child to list all the things they enjoy doing and rank them according to their enjoyment.
It takes a growth mindset and clear thoughts to be open to new opportunities. With love and support, your child will continue to thrive and bloom!
Read more about Project Cornerstone
For over 20 years, Project Cornerstone has partnered with Silicon Valley schools, parents, and community organizations to deliver programs, trainings, and services that support youth to develop the social and emotional skills to grow into responsible, caring, and healthy adults who feel valued, respected, and known. Our children, families, and adults in our communities need support in social and emotional well-being, now more than ever.
If you would like more information about the ABC program, please contact Mari Ueda-Tao. The ABC program also promotes the 41 Developmental Assets. To learn more, visit the Project Cornerstone web site.
Become an ABC Reader
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