How many times have you tried something… and it didn’t work?

In preschool, this happens every day. A child builds a tower. - It falls. The child feels upset. - Maybe they say, “I don’t want to do this anymore.”

As teachers, we often see this moment. But what if this moment is not a failure? What if this is the moment the brain grows?

The Story: The Day My Brain Built a Bridge

Our Education Specialist, Stella Giota, created a simple story for children called:

The Day My Brain Built a Bridge

In the story, a child named Ari wants to build the tallest tower. When the tower falls, Ari feels upset. Inside Ari’s brain, a small “alarm” starts ringing. With the help of a calm teacher and slow breathing, Ari learns something important: