As adults, there are times when we get nervous sharing an idea. We get nervous sharing at a staff meeting or sometimes put off a new way of doing something because it might not be perfect.
At first, the idea seems perfect!...but then you start doubting yourself. What if it doesn't work? What if people don't like it...or worse...what if they laugh? There are times we push ideas away because of this fear...and sometimes, that causes regret.
We want our students to be fearless. To be brave. To make mistakes...and feel okay with that.
Our students need to hear those stories. They need to know that we have had the same feelings. Sometimes, it gets the best of us...and sometimes, we don't let it and instead, let our ideas grow!
What Do You Do With An Idea? is the perfect book to introduce this idea of getting anxious when we aren't sure how others will take our ideas. Not only does it talk about the feelings that bring us down when we feel like we can't share or build on an idea, but it also explains how thrilling it can feel to feed an idea and let it grrrooOOOOWWWW!
This is the book that you need to read with your kids before starting Genius Hour. Check out the lesson we did with it here!
