When Sophie Thinks She Can't... cover

When Sophie Thinks She Can't...

Author: Bang, Molly

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 584
Points per Word 0.000856
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

Sophie is discourgaged because she struggles with math and other things. One day her teacher tells the class about the Most Important Word.

Quick Summary

The story tackles that familiar feeling of "I can't do this" in a way that feels like a warm high-five for any kid who's ever wanted to give up, because the "Most Important Word" turns out to be something unexpectedly simple but powerful. Kids will cheer for Sophie as she discovers that this magic word might just be the secret weapon she needs to tackle math problems and other tough stuff that seemed impossible before. If your kid loves "The Dot" by Peter Reynolds or stories about growth mindset, they'll totally connect with Sophie's journey from "I can't" to "I can try." It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who are learning that mistakes are just part of figuring things out.