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Professional Development

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What’s Afterschool Reading This Summer?

Tuesday, 07 July 2015 00:00

For many, summer vacation brings thoughts of sun, relaxation, and cookouts with friends and family—and, if you're like many educators and students, summer reading lists!

The change of pace and frame of mind that summer brings makes it a great time for reading and professional growth for those in the afterschool and youth development field. So, what's afterschool reading this summer?

Check out these books about mindset, to help yourself better understand and reflect on your own learning and to plan success strategies for the upcoming school year. Reviews by Amazon.com.

RS8871 MindsetMindset the New Psychology of Success
By Carol Dweck

Dweck explains why it's not just our abilities and talent that bring us success—but whether we approach them with a fixed or growth mindset. She makes clear why praising intelligence and ability doesn't foster self-esteem and lead to accomplishment, but may actually jeopardize success. With the right mindset, we can motivate our kids and help them to raise their grades, as well as reach our own goals—personal and professional. Dweck reveals what all great parents, teachers, CEOs, and athletes already know: how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is the basis of great accomplishment in every area.

RS8870 Mindsets in the ClassroomMindsets in the Classroom
By Mary Cay Ricci

When students believe they can that dedication and hard work can change their performance in school, they grow to become resilient, successful students. Inspired by the popular mindset idea that hard work and effort can lead to success, Mindsets in the Classroom provides educators with ideas for ways to build a growth mindset school culture, wherein students are challenged to change their thinking about their abilities and potential. The book includes a planning template, step-by-step description of a growth mindset culture, and "look-fors" for adopting a differentiated, responsive instruction model teachers can use immediately in their classrooms. It also highlights the importance of critical thinking and teaching students to learn from failure. The book includes a sample professional development plan and ideas for communicating the mindset concept to parents. With this book's easy-to-follow advice, tasks, and strategies, teachers can grow a love of learning in their students.

RS8869 Fantastic Elastic BrainThe Fantastic Elastic Brain
By JoAnn Deak Ph.D.

This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. It also delivers the crucial message that mistakes are an essential part of learning. The book introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and engaging way. This title makes both a wonderful addition to a child's collection and to any growth mindset program or curriculum.