MAY

The MES Life Skill for May is Flexible Thinking.  Some children have difficulty switching gears.  They can become nervous or frustrated when their schedule is disrupted.  When confronted with a dilemma, children who have trouble with flexible thinking may freeze and do nothing, or they might keep trying the same method, even if it doesn't work.  Helping children develop a growth mindset and the ability to problem solve will help them through their entire lives.

Discussion:

Have you ever become frustrated when something didn't work out the way you wanted to?

Have you ever expected something to happen and it didn't?

How did you feel?

What did you do?