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Motivation Mountain | Episode 8: A Growth Mindset Lesson for Kids
Motivation Mountain: Why Climbing Is Worth It Hey friends, welcome! Today, we’re going to talk about something really important — and...
MindChild Institute
Aug 13 min read


What Is a Social Filter? | Using Your Social Filter to Be a Friend | Episode 7
Hi friends! Welcome!Today we’re going to talk about something called a social filter . Have you ever said something funny or made a joke...
MindChild Institute
Jul 312 min read


💢 Anger and the Red Zone – Part 2: Using Your Red Zone as a Signal
Welcome, friends! Today we’re continuing our conversation about anger — especially what we call the Red Zone . Remember, the Red Zone is...
MindChild Institute
Jul 302 min read


Green Zone in Action | I’m Just a Fly on the Wall | Learn a Growth Mindset | Book 12 Read Aloud
I’m just a small fly on the classroom wall,But today  was the kind that outshines them all.No yelling, no stomping, no chaos or fight...
MindChild Institute
Jul 292 min read


A Red Zone Story for Kids | Fly on the Wall Book 11 | SEL Read Aloud About Anger and Self-Control
Fly on the Wall and the Fire Inside A Rhyming Story About the Red Zone I’m just a small fly on the classroom wall,And sometimes I witness...
MindChild Institute
Jul 282 min read


A Yellow Zone Story for Kids | I'm Just a Fly on the Wall Book 10 | SEL Read Aloud About Big Energy
Fly on the Wall and the Bubbly Bunch A Rhyming Story About the Yellow Zone I’m just a small fly on a classroom wall,But wow  — today’s...
MindChild Institute
Jul 272 min read


A Blue Zone Story for Kids | I'm Just a Fly on the Wall Book 9 | SEL Read Aloud About Sad Feelings
Fly on the Wall and the Day That Felt Blue A Rhyming Story About the Blue Zone I’m just a small fly on the classroom wall,Most days are...
MindChild Institute
Jul 262 min read


A Zones of Regulation Story | Kids Story Read Aloud | I'm Just a Fly on the Wall Book 8
A Zones of Regulation Story I’m just a small fly on a classroom wall,I see and hear things — the big and the small.I don’t say a word, I...
MindChild Institute
Jul 252 min read


Learning the Green Zone | Zones of Regulation Explained | Episode 5
💚 What Is the Green Zone? Helping Students (and Teachers!) Understand the Green Zone and Why It’s So Important Hello friend! Have you...
MindChild Institute
Jul 252 min read
I'm Just A Fly on the Wall: Book Seven – The Day Didn’t Go My Way
A Fly on the Wall Book Seven: The Day Didn't Go My Way I flew through the hallway, high over a line,When I noticed one kid who was not...
MindChild Institute
Jul 12 min read
I'm Just A Fly on the Wall: Book 6 – When Anger Tags Along
A Fly on the Wall Book Six: When Anger Tags Along I zipped through the window, the morning still new,Kids walked in with backpacks and...
MindChild Institute
Jun 292 min read
I'm Just A Fly on the Wall: Book Five – The Guide, Not the Boss
A Fly on the Wall Book Five: The Guide, Not the Boss I hovered near math class, right over a map,When I heard a loud grumble — a stomp...
MindChild Institute
Jun 282 min read
I'm Just A Fly on the Wall: Book Four – The Power of Letting Go
A Fly on the Wall Book Four: The Power of Letting Go I zipped past a pencil, then looped ‘round a chair,When I spotted a scowl and a...
MindChild Institute
Jun 272 min read
I'm Just a Fly on the Wall: Book Three - Fear of Missing Out
A Fly on the Wall Book Three: The Fear of Missing Out I fluttered by Friday, just after noon,The sun in the sky, kids humming a...
MindChild Institute
Jun 252 min read
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