Brave Try Tracker

Use this for tricky mark-making, phonics, dressing, building, movement, creative work, or any moment when children need help noticing effort rather than only finished results.

The Brave Try Tracker should not become a public reward chart. It is a private or small-group reflection tool.

Teacher Script

You do not need to do it all. One small try counts. Which part felt tricky? Which tiny part could we try again?

Child Prompt

I can try one part again.

Steps

1. Name the tricky part specifically.
2. Separate the child from the difficulty: This part is tricky rather than You cannot do it.
3. Choose one tiny retry.
4. Notice effort, help, strategy, or courage.
5. Record the try with a short phrase or drawing.
6. Revisit later to show growth without comparison to other children.

Printable Copy

My Brave Try: Something tricky. One part I tried. What helped. How my body felt. My next tiny step.

Teacher note: A brave try does not have to be finished. It only has to be tried.

Family Bridge

Ask what felt tricky today, and what one small part your child tried.

Observation Look-Fors

• child names a tricky part
• child accepts adult encouragement
• child tries one part again
• child begins to use effort language such as try, help, tricky, again, or brave