At Damers we believe that a positive mindset has a powerful impact on children’s attitudes to their learning . In our classroom we develop and nurture this through mistake-making, effort, perseverance, the power of YET and challenge.

Click here to check out our Learning Ethos on our school website. Follow the link to find some great books that promote a positive mindset and further links to websites for more information.

Here are some mindset songs and videos that we love to play in the classroom. They have great messages and are super catchy.

Sesame Street featuring Bruno Mars – Don’t Give Up – a reminder that even when things get a bit tricky, don’t give up!

Sesame Street featuring Janelle Monae – The Power of Yet – if you hear “I can’t do it” simply add “yet” on the end.

I Have A Go – always have a go and try your best

Sesame Street -Change the World – Girl power!

Elmo Doesn’t Give Up Song – Yet Song