Talking About Mistakes
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What you will learn
- 1Talk about a mistake in a calm, honest way
- 2Build sentences about what to do next
- 3Remember that you can try again
Mini Lesson
Everyone makes mistakes. A mistake means something did not go the way you wanted. It does not mean you are bad or that you should quit.
What is a mistake?
- A mistake is something you say or do wrong by accident.
- You might spill, forget, write the wrong answer, or choose the wrong thing.
- Mistakes happen while people are learning.
What can I say after a mistake?
- Say: I made a mistake. That is honest.
- Say: I can try again. That shows courage.
- Say: I can ask for help. That helps you keep learning.
What do mistakes teach us?
- Mistakes show us what to fix next.
- They help our brains grow when we practice again.
- Trying again is more important than being perfect.
Words to know
Mistake
Something you did wrong by accident
e.g. Spilling juice was a mistake.
Honest
Telling the truth even when it is hard
e.g. I was honest when I said I broke the cup.
Try again
To do something one more time after a mistake
e.g. I try again when I miss a word.
Learn
To know more or do better than before
e.g. Mistakes help me learn.
Ask yourself: "What can I say when I make a mistake? What can I do next?"
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