I've been reading a book about you recently

It's called Mindset, and it explains how people are divided by two mindsets: fixed and growth. A person with Fixed mindset accepts limits and failures (a bad grade, for example), avoids challenges and gives up easily. A person with growth mindset takes risks and tries to grow, even if he/she fails the first few times. Growth mindset finds lessons and inspirations in other people's success rather than feeling jealous or threatened.  Growth mindset sees everything as an opportunity and a challenge  (even a bad grade or a low MAP score). I see myself in both mindsets but I am inspired to let go of my safety anchors and take flight. Which one are you?  Imagine a future where you are not defined by a grade or a score or what other people's success. You are free to make mistakes,  learn from others, and keep moving forward!

A one minute video to explain the book, or a 45 minute video with the author explaining growth mindset at Young Minds 2013.

And one more for Hogwarts fans...

Imagine how awesome Disney princesses would have been if they'd gone to Hogwarts like Hermione and Ginny!  Disney sends those ladies back to school!

MUGGLES rejoice! Hogwarts is Here!

© 2005 Warner Bros. Ent. Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K.R.

A group of intrepid Harry Potter fans have made my childhood wish come true, creating a website called Hogwarts Is Here, where you can take free, online classes in the same subjects studied by Harry, Ron, and Hermione.  Read this article for more information. 

Photos from our Poetry Week

Click on this link to see fabulous photos of our week with Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger
Poetry Week with Sara and Michael

I hope you dance!

From the Lee Ann Womak song, "I Hope You Dance"

Inspired by our interesting conversations this week about the United Nations, child soldiers, and educating girls, my wish for you is that when you have an opportunity to make a difference, even a small one, you will take it.   Don't sit back and let life happen to you. You are small but mighty. You have choices, you have every advantage, you have the world at your feet.

When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. :)

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