Good Mistakes
I’m sitting here ripping out a seam in a dress that I'm sewing. I skipped a step and messed up. I should have paid more attention. I have made similar mistakes before so I know what I need to do to fix it. Next time I will not make the same mistake. Several years ago I was a part of a discussion with several moms who were discussing mistakes. A couple of them stated that when their kids started getting upset about making mistakes or not getting things the first time, they would show their kids the movie Meet the Robinsons ; particularly the scene where they celebrate failures. One of the greatest tips I have gotten as a teacher and mom was, “Let them see you make mistakes.” When children see you make mistakes, you appear more… ‘like them’. The value doesn’t stop there though. Kids and students of all ages need to see how you react to those mistakes. Do you get upset and quit? Do you verbalize frustration then get to work cleaning up the mess? Do yo...