Songs for resilience and growth
It’s Okay to Make Mistakes
A growth-mindset song about trying again when things don't go right the first time, like a crooked butterfly drawing or a tower of blocks that tumbles. Children practice positive self-talk and learn that every little oops is part of how they grow.
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Trying again after a little oops
Learning through practice
Being your own best friend
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Have you ever tried something new, and it didn't go right the first time?
This song's about that and how every little oops can help us grow
I tried to draw a butterfly
Its wings were crooked and I sighed
Then I smiled and tried once more
And it looked better than before
I tried I missed I'll try again
I don't give up I don't give in
Every oops can help us grow
My mind is stronger than I know
I tried to stack my blocks up high
They tumbled and I almost cried
I took a breath and built anew
So proud that I followed through
I tried I missed I'll try again
I don't give up I don't give in
Every oops can help us grow
My mind is stronger than I know
Tell yourself I can I can
That I can wins at the end
You missed you fell it's all okay
To grow we try day after day
Each mistake's a step I take
On the path that I create
Every oops can help us grow
My mind is stronger than I know
So don't forget that yes you can
Always be your own best friend
Every cool thing that you see
Was built by trying endlessly
You got this!
The people behind the song
- Music and lyrics
- Lida Mankovski
- Singing & vocals
- Cara Onofrio
- Co-producers
- Lida Mankovski & Cara Onofrio
- Executive producer
- Lida Mankovski
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