Teaching, Helping, Dreaming: A 4th Grader's Leadership Journey

Let's welcome Dhanvi today, a creative and compassionate 4th grader. She shines as a role model in her school and community. Whether she’s playing soccer, painting, singing, or helping others, she puts her heart into everything she does. Inspired by her love for helping people, she dreams of becoming a doctor one day.

In this episode, Dhanvi shares a powerful lesson from art class—teaching is most effective when others can actively participate. She also opens up about staying true to herself by leaning on the people she loves and trusts when life gets busy.

Enjoy today's lil' leader!

 

Picture Book Recommendations:

a. Dream You'll Be

Author: Joseph T. Garcia                 Illustrator: Kimberly Barnes

 

This dreamy picture book takes children on an inspirational journey through all the wonderful things they can become. Motivational rhyming text by Joseph T. Garcia and whimsical illustrations by Kimberley Barnes show kids that they can be anything they dream of, and nontraditional jobs for boys and girls are encouraged. Dream You'll Be is the perfect conversation starter for parents and their children who are wondering what they might want to be when they grow up!

 

b. Y is for Yet

Authors: Shannon Anderson             Illustrator: Jake Souva

Kids learn how to adopt a growth mindset through the familiar structure of the ABCs.

Mistakes aren’t just mistakes. They’re growth spurts. Developing a growth mindset―a belief that learning is a process that requires dedication and hard work, not just talent―helps kids learn from their mistakes, build resilience, and strive to be a little better every day.
 
Readers can open to any page and find useful information. Younger children learn new vocabulary, while older kids can increase their knowledge of the brain’s neuroplasticity and the many ways growth mindset can be put into action. A section at the back of the book provides a kid-friendly glossary of terms and activities adults can use to help kids build resilience and foster a growth mindset. 

 

Cool Q's For Discussion:

1. Dhanvi realized that teaching is more effective when others participate step by step. Have you ever had to teach someone something? What did you learn from the experience?

     2. Staying positive when things are tough is one of Dhanvi’s strengths. What are some ways          you ke