Bubble Gum Brain
Which brain represents growth mindset?
Bubble Gum Brain
What is the Magical Yet?
A reminder that you can't do something right now but you will if you keep trying.
What was the girl trying to build in the story?
The Most Magnificent Thing
Name one example of a “hard thing” kids might face.
Student Answers
What was Jabari afraid of doing?
Jumping off the diving board.
What bring represents a fixed mindset?
Brick Brain
What does the Yet help you to remember when things are difficult?
That you can get better if you keep trying and if you don't give up.
At what point in the story did the girl give up?
When she hurt her finger.
What does it mean when the book says, "We walk through the world differently"?
We all have a different experience in life.
Who encourage Jabari to try the diving board?
His dad.
What is the difference between Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain?
Bubble Gum Brain believes that when things get hard it can keep trying, it is positive. Brick Brain will give up or quit, it is negative.
Give an example from the book where someone couldn’t do something yet.
Riding a bike, drawing, or playing basketball.
What happened when she got frustrated with her project?
She got upset and wanted to quit.
What is it called when we tell ourselves something encouraging.
Positive Affirmations
What was one excuse Jabari used to not jump off the diving board?
He has to think about his jump.
He has to stretch.
He has to take a rest.
Give an Example of a fixed mindset from the story.
Not playing the accordion.
Not doing math homework.
Not practicing free throws.
Giving up the unicycle.
Not studying for the Spanish test.
Why is the word “yet” powerful for having a growth mindset?
It shows that you can get better, instead of saying “I can’t do it."
How did she solve her problem after taking a break?
She calmed down, looked at her work again, and found a new idea.
Why is it important to do hard things even if we are scared?
If you never try, you will always be scared of it.
What strategy did Jabari use to calm his body?
He stood tall and took a deep breath.
If you had a Bubble Gum Brain, what would you say when you made a mistake?
I got this!
I can't do this, yet!
Keep trying!
Share a time in your own life when you used your “Magical Yet.”
Student Answer
What was the Most Magnificent Thing that the girl created?
A side car for her dog.
How can YOU show a growth mindset when facing something hard?
Giving it another try, taking a break and coming back.
What does Jabari say he is going to do next at the end of the story?
Double Backflip