For Zach, a class field trip to the museum is about more than cool
exhibits--it's about learning from mistakes and dealing with feeling
embarrassed. First he forgets to wear his field trip shirt, then he
forgets the rule about not touching displays. His teacher helps him see
that everyone makes mistakes--and how to use them to grow and develop a
growth mindset. Using an easy-to-remember tool, the Key to Mistakes, she
shows Zach and readers a simple three-step process:
- Detect (find the reason for the mistake)
- Correct (fix the mistake if you can)
- Reflect (think back about your mistake to find what you can learn
from it)
A short note is included to help teachers, parents, counselors, and
other adults reinforce the book's messages and practice the Key to
Mistakes when kids are feeling embarrassed.
Zach Rules Series
Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling
frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of
young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple
storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and
readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and
building stronger relationships now and in the future.