Throwback Thursday - The Magical Yet
Throwback Thursday with The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, the little word that turns I can't into I'm learning, and the tricky thing Allison's yet is helping her with right now.
The words below follow the recording when you press play.
What the cast said
Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.
I'm Kat.
I'm Allison.
Happy Throwback Thursday, everyone!
For today's Throwback Thursday, we are shining a light on a modern classic that helps us
turn frustration into power.
Today our StoryBeam is lighting up The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi.
When you try something new and can't do it, don't worry, you just can't do it yet.
That's right!
Whether you're trying to ride a bike, tie your shoes, or play an instrument, The Magical
Yet is that little spark inside you that promises with time, practice, and patience you'll get
there.
Let's leap into this encouraging story.
Let's get our ears on.
I've got mine ready.
Three, two, one, let's read!
Here the cast reads The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.
I love that word yet. It changes I can't into I'm learning.
Co-host, what is something tricky that your magical yet is helping you work on right now?
I think it's reading because I love reading books and I would like to learn how to read them.
Excellent! Working towards a goal is half the fun,
and your magical yet is right there with you every step of the way.
I am 100% sure that you'll learn how to read in no time.
Grown-ups, if your kiddos enjoyed today's growth mindset adventure,
our StoryBeam suggestion for your library list is...
I Can't Do That Yet!
Growth Mindset Series by Esther Pia Cordova
It's another brilliant story that teaches kids the power of perseverance.
Look for it in our show notes.
Send us your favorite book requests.
That's right. Send us your favorite book requests in the comments or send us an email.
Keep trying because your magical yet is right beside you.
Never give up. Have a wonderful Thursday families
and we will see you tomorrow morning for Friday Favorites.
And don't forget...
Keep on reading!
Bye!
After the story
Kat sums it up: yet changes I can't into I'm learning. Try adding yet to one frustration at your table this week.
What is something tricky that your magical yet is helping you work on right now?
Kat says yet changes I can't into I'm learning. What is one thing you could not do before that you can do now?
What helps you keep trying when something is hard?