Oops, I Changed My Mind!

Wellness Quick tips for Children
Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

Give children a simple question or scenario with more than one possible answer.

For example:

• Which material would work best to build a tall tower?
• What would you do if two friends wanted the same toy?
• Which way should we organize these objects?

Let children make an initial choice. After listening to other ideas, ask, “Did anyone hear something that made them think differently?”

Give children permission to change their original answer.

Why This Matters

Children can sometimes believe that changing an answer means their first answer was wrong. This activity helps them understand that new information can change our thinking. It strengthens flexible thinking, listening, perspective-taking, and decision-making.

Closing Reflection

“Changing your mind can mean your thinking is growing.”

#FlexibleThinking #GrowthMindset #KidzExecExcellence #ChildDevelopment #ProblemSolving #CriticalThinking #SocialEmotionalLearning #LearningThroughThinking #ChildVoice #WholeChildDevelopment

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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