Second Step Weekly Family Communications

Summary

 In this week’s lesson, your child will learn about the brain’s ability to grow and

change when they practice challenging things. Having a growth mindset supports your child’s success in school and in life.

Question

Tell your child about a time you had to learn something new. Explain whether it was hard to learn and how you learned it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year

Summary

 In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that intelligence is not fixed; their brain actually makes new connections, and their skills and abilities develop when they practice difficult things.

Question

Tell your child about a time you had to learn something challenging and explain how

you persisted in learning it. Ask your child if there’s anything they would like to learn to do this year.

Summary

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn that their identity is complex. They will create an identity map that names unique and important aspects of their identity

Question

Share your response to the following questions with your child. Then have your child and any additional family members share their responses.

1. Who am I?

2. What are the most important aspects of my identity and why?