The Power of Yet

Section 1: Lesson Introduction

Write the word 'YET' on the board in large letters. Ask the children: 'What does this word mean?' Then ask: 'Who can ride a bike?' Some hands go up. Then ask: 'Who can't ride a bike... yet?' Discuss how adding 'yet' changes everything. Share Larry's message: 'You can't do it yet — but you will. The 'yet' is where the magic happens.'

Section 2: The Yet Story

Tell or read a story about a character (or Larry) who couldn't do something, felt frustrated, practised, and eventually could do it. Emphasise the journey from 'I can't' to 'I can't yet' to 'I can!' Ask children to identify the turning point — when did the character change their thinking?

Section 3: Main Activity — Yet Transformations

Give children sentence cards with 'I can't...' statements (e.g. 'I can't spell that word', 'I can't do maths', 'I can't run fast'). Children transform each into 'I can't... yet!' and then add what they need to do to get there ('I can't spell that word yet, but I will practise every day'). Children create their own 'Yet' cards for something they're working on.

Section 4: Reframing Challenges

Present common challenge scenarios (getting stuck on a question, losing a game, making a mistake in front of the class). In pairs, children practise reframing each scenario using 'yet' and growth mindset language. Share examples with the class.

Section 5: Yet Wall

Create a 'Yet Wall' display where children post their 'I can't... yet' cards. These will be revisited at the end of term to celebrate progress. Share Larry's encouragement: 'Every expert was once a beginner who said 'not yet.' Keep going!'