CindaYella and the Fairy Mindmother- The Power of Your Words

Becky Cumming’s NEW book is OUT! If you want to combine critical social-emotional learning concepts within ONE book, CindaYella and the Fairy Mindmother- The Power of Your Words is the book for you! With two weeks’ worth of classroom activities or centers/stations, this resource covers the concepts of The Power of Your Words, Kindness, Growth Mindset, Trying New Things, Believing in Yourself, Positive Affirmations, and MORE!

 

It contains 35 pages and 20 activities and is available in printable and digital versions.

 

The engaging activities can be used for:

Morning Meetings

SEL / Character Education Block

Stations/Centers

Character Education Units

Sub plans

AND MORE!

 

CindaYella and the Fairy Mindmother- The Power of Your Words resource includes:

An objectives page

What’s included in this resource layout

Discussion Questions

Predicting- Comes with differentiated line templates to cater to students of all ages.

Theme/Message

Story Concepts- Main Characters, Setting, Problem, Solution

Reading Comprehension Questions with answer key

Character Analysis

Summary

Character Traits List & Worksheet

Teacher Discussion Page to prep STEM Activity

Power of Your Words STEM Activity

Student STEM Response Sheet

Ways to respond to unkind words

Activities for “The Power of Your Words” lessons.

Positive Affirmations

Quote Analysis

Kind vs. Unkind Words

Trying New Things

Vocabulary Word Find

Two Coloring pages

 

Summary of Story:

A Heartfelt Story That Teaches Kids the Magic of Mindset!

Meet Cindy—aka “Cindayella”—an imaginative, strong-willed girl whose perfect summer plans take an unexpected turn when she’s sent to horseback riding camp instead of the beach. What starts as a frustrating and embarrassing experience becomes a life-changing lesson in courage, resilience, and the power of positive thinking.

When a magical Fairy Mindmother visits Cindy in a dream, she learns that thoughts have power—and by changing her thoughts, she can change her entire experience. With a fresh mindset, Cindy returns to camp and discovers her true inner strength.

 

Why Parents & Teachers Love It:

• Empowers kids to handle failure and frustration
• Introduces emotional intelligence and self-talk in a relatable way
• Encourages growth mindset, self-confidence, and perseverance
• A perfect resource for SEL (Social Emotional Learning) in classrooms and at home

Perfect For:

• Children ages 5–9
• Classroom read-alouds and school counselors
• Growth mindset curriculum and emotional wellness programs
• Any young reader who has ever struggled with something new

 

If your child loved books like The Magical Yet or What Do You Do with a Problem, they’ll fall in love with Cindayella and her journey toward confidence and self-belief.