Whether losing a game or a vote, engaging a challenging work, or failing to make it across the monkey bars – our heroes have experiences every day that disappoint them.
“How much do these items cost?” Boys vs. Girls challenge; the boys won, much to the girls disappointment! 
Hero-led game: Sharks vs. Minnows! It can be hard to get tagged and have to turn into a shark!
And yet – after the tears have run their course and hugs have been received, they inevitably have a choice to make; will I stay sad and give up, or will I choose to be a hero? And then I hear cheering happening (sometimes welcomed and sometimes not – and yet, it is CHEERING!) – “Yay ____ (insert name)!!! And even a chanting of their name, as their studio mates encourage them to keep getting up; to keep trying again.
Creating their “Houses of Awesomeness” – initiated by the heroes 🙂 
Enjoying books together!
Slowly, but surely, it is happening. Our heroes are learning to get back up – facing and then living beyond their disappointments.
Making our “Secret Cards!” 
Even the birthday girl participated! “What I love about myself that I want to celebrate today!”
This week, we had the privilege of celebrating our first birthday in the studio! Instead of our daily “secret question” challenge, we engaged in “secret card-making” :-). Each hero made their own birthday card with a secret message inside of what they love and admire about the birthday hero. Then, as the afternoon ceremony drew closer, we gathered around the seasons mat and celebration sun to admire the miracle of LIFE on planet earth and the miracle of life inside each one of us. As the birthday hero carried the globe on the path around the sun, we went around the circle and shared what we admire about her. Many shared how kind she is, how empathetic to others’ feelings she is, and even mentioning that she is powerful and strong. Another hero (who is also learning how to live beyond disappointment) shared, “I love it that you don’t give up.” Such a beautiful little glimmer of the seeds that are being sown deep into their hearts.
Walking around the sun during our Birthday celebration! 
Fun treats for all, thanks to the birthday girl!
If our children discover a love of learning coupled with a strong growth mindset to receive disappointments as learning opportunities and to GET BACK UP, we will be preparing them to discover their impact in real life. There inlies the gold, and my deepest desire for our heroes.
Great concentration! 
“Super hero family” continues to be a beloved game for heroes outside… the rules and roles morph over time! 
“Slithering like snakes” during our “Move It!” time each day! 
Bleachers station! 
Dancing station! 
Playing catch station! 
Mats / Jumping station! Hero-led game – Sharks and Minnows! 
Hero-led game: Mr. Fox 
Whew! We are tuckered out! 🙂 
“Houses of Awesomeness” in the making 
During our Launch Event for the Children’s Business Fair, one young hero had the courage to speak! 
Connecting as families involved in the Fair coming up! 
Secret Card Special delivery! 
The celebration sun 🙂 
Playing with some new instruments from Laurie, our music coach! 
So much fun! 
I love writing! 
I did it!! 
I finished the first drawer!! 
The 100 chain! 
