Try-Again Time

“Oops! We all make mistakes.” This reassuring book shows toddlers that mistakes are okay and helps them build resilience. “Try-again time is learn-and-grow time. Take it slow . . . Ready—set—GO!” Tips in the back offer guidance on how to cope with the big feelings that come with making mistakes. Young children are encouraged to think positively about their abilities and to keep trying, no matter how many times it takes.

Try-Again Time helps young children develop a growth mindset, learn how to persevere, and practice self-regulation skills. The back of the book provides tips for families to manage try-again time together. “You might need two tries, or three, or MORE . . . that’s what trying again is for!”