The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Disaster

Description

Turn mistakes into powerful learning moments with The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Disaster resource. This resource helps students explore themes like perseverance, confidence, and learning from mistakes while strengthening essential literacy skills. With 58 pages and 26 engaging activities, this comprehensive, standards-aligned companion pack is designed to build reading comprehension, writing skills, and a growth mindset in young learners. Bring The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes: Dance Disaster by Brenda Li to life by incorporating it into your classroom!

 

Why Teachers LOVE This Resource

Combines ELA + SEL in one meaningful unit

Promotes a growth mindset and confidence

Highly engaged with games, art, and writing

Differentiated for a wide range of learners

Easy prep — print and go OR use digitally

 

Teacher Tip

Use this resource as a full-week unit:

• Day 1: Prediction & vocabulary
• Day 2: Comprehension & sequencing
• Day 3: Writing & theme
• Day 4: SEL + discussion
• Day 5: Art + reflection

 

Perfect For

Whole group read-aloud lessons

Small group instruction

Literacy centers

SEL lessons

Morning work

Intervention & enrichment

Sub plans

Independent practice

 

 

What’s Included

58 pages of ready-to-use activities
26 student-centered tasks
Printable + digital components (Google Slides included)
Comprehension game + recording sheets
Vocabulary cards & word searches (multiple levels)
Writing prompts (growth mindset focused)
Story elements (characters, setting, problem/solution)
Theme & message activities
Character traits & character change analysis
Art integration activities (e.g., “Mistakes Turned Masterpiece”)
SEL journal cards (growth mindset, fixed mindset, perseverance)
Answer keys included

 

Skills Covered

This resource integrates multiple domains:

Reading Comprehension

• Predicting
• Summarizing (beginning, middle, end) (page 14)
• Sequencing
• Identifying theme/message
• Character analysis & story elements

 

Writing

• Opinion writing
• Personal narrative writing
• Growth mindset reflection prompts
• Creative responses

 

Language & Vocabulary

• Vocabulary development
• Context-based understanding
• Word recognition through word searches

 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Growth vs. fixed mindset
• Perseverance and resilience
• Confidence building
• Emotional awareness
• Learning from mistakes

 

Grade Levels- Kindergarten through 4th grade

 

Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

Reading Literature

• RL.K.1, RL.1.1, RL.2.1, RL.3.1 – Ask and answer questions
• RL.K.2, RL.1.2, RL.2.2 – Retell stories, determine message
• RL.1.3, RL.2.3 – Describe characters and responses

Foundational Skills & Language

• RF.K.2, RF.1.2 – Phonological awareness (rhyming)
• L.1.1, L.2.1 – Grammar (nouns, verbs, vocabulary)

Writing

• W.K.3, W.1.3, W.2.3 – Narrative writing
• W.1.8, W.2.8 – Recall information and explain thinking

Speaking & Listening

• SL.K.1, SL.1.1, SL.2.1 – Collaborative discussions

 

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

ELAR

• K–3 Reading/Comprehension – Predictions, sequencing, theme
• K–2 Phonological Awareness – Rhyming
• 1–3 Language – Nouns, verbs, vocabulary
• K–3 Composition – Writing responses and reflections

 

Virginia SOL

English (2024 SOL)

• K–3 Reading – Comprehension, retelling, sequencing
• K–1 Phonological Awareness – Rhyming
• 1–3 Grammar – Vocabulary, nouns, verbs
• K–3 Writing – Drawing, labeling, written responses

 

CASEL (SEL Competencies)

Self-Awareness – Recognizing emotions and personal growth
Self-Management – Perseverance and resilience
Social Awareness – Understanding others’ feelings
Relationship Skills – Sharing and collaboration
Responsible Decision-Making – Turning mistakes into positive choices