What is a Fail-a-bration
According to the book, this is what you should put on when something goes wrong.
Party hat
This common baking failure is explicitly mentioned as something to bring to a Fail-a-bration.
lopsided cake (or burned cookies)
The book reminds us that if you mess up, it means you are not this.
Done
These are the creators and authors of "Fail-a-bration!".
Brad and Kristi Montague
When you miss the goal or burn the cookies, the book suggests putting on this type of hat.
Party hat
The main goal of a Fail-a-bration is to turn mistakes into this, rather than shame
a celebration/learning opportunity
One of the "hilarious ways" mentioned in the book is when you try to cut this yourself.
your own hair
Sharing disappointments helps people feel less like this.
Alone
This is the year "Fail-a-bration!" was released.
2024
Fail-a-bration encourages letting these types of "fires" light the way to success.
"fail fires"
A Fail-a-bration is for these people, who are all invited.
Everyone
This classroom item is mentioned as a potential source of failure on a test.
Spelling test
The authors argue that this, rather than perfection, is what should be celebrated.
trying/taking risks
Brad Montague is also famous for creating this popular web series.
Kid President
The number of times you should stop trying after a big mistake.
Zero
According to the book, to fail is not the end, but the start of this.
Learning
The book encourages sharing these to reduce fear and create a safe environment.
missteps/disappointments
The book encourages you to let these "light the way to success."
fail-fires
The illustrations in the book have a 3D effect, created by using this method
paper collage/cutouts
The number of times you should stop trying after a big mistake.
Share it
The book suggests writing one of these to yourself after failing, stating you will "fail better" tomorrow.
encouraging letter
These are often used as "ingredients" in the book’s 3D collage illustrations to represent failed attempts.
icing, cookies, or string
The ultimate, "brave" thing to do when you fail, according to the book
Celebrate
The authors teamed up with educators from this university to create free resources for the book.
What is Kennesaw State University
Clue: Instead of aiming for perfection, Failabration suggests aiming for this
Progress/learning