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Why kids mistakes are gifts with Maria Thompson
In this episode of Beyond the Book with JoAnn Dickinson, I sit down with author and educator Maria Cedolini Thompson, whose book Mistakes Are Gifts was inspired by a powerful real-life moment in her classroom.
When a new student was afraid to participate out of fear of making a mistake, Maria knew it was time to create a story that would help all children see mistakes differently. Mistakes Are Gifts teaches young readers that our brains grow when we learn from our missteps—and that mistakes are a vital part of learning, not something to be ashamed of.
We talk about Maria’s passion for…
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