Why mistakes teach important lessons

If at first kids don't succeed, teach them to try, try again.

by: The GreatSchools Editorial Team

This video helps parents teach the value of mistakes to their child. Parents can help their children learn from failure – instead of getting discouraged – by helping them figure out what went wrong and urging them to try again. The video is most appropriate for parents of kids in third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade.

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